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Parent baby advice for The Healthy Mummy. Your online baby support group and parenting blog resource. Complete with information, tips, what to expect and how to prepare for your baby. Including the essentials for making baby food at home, plus facts you may not know about teething.
40 of the cutest surnames that parents are using as forenames
Discover the latest baby name trend with The Healthy Mummy – surnames as first names! Our blog post highlights the hottest and most unique surnames that are being used as first names for babies. Check it out and find inspiration for your bundle of joy!
Read More40 of the cutest surnames that parents are using as forenamesSinging lullabies to your baby might help make them smarter!
Singing could help your baby socialise and also do better in their studies, therefore making them smarter!
Read MoreSinging lullabies to your baby might help make them smarter!Can your belly button reveal your unborn baby’s gender?
Can you determine the sex of your baby by the shape of your pregnant belly - frowning for girls and smiling for boys?. Or is this just an old wives tale?
Read MoreCan your belly button reveal your unborn baby’s gender?The major benefits of pomegranate juice for pregnant women
Pregnant mums who drink pomegranate juice can help improve their newborns' brain development. Researchers found that drinking 230mls (8 ounces) of pomegranate juice daily helped boost the brain connectivity of babies who were not growing at a normal rate inutero.
Read MoreThe major benefits of pomegranate juice for pregnant womenWe need to discuss postpartum rage and why it happens
There is growing awareness of postpartum depression and anxiety. But what about postpartum rage?
Read MoreWe need to discuss postpartum rage and why it happensLonging for a son? Here are 10 ways that may help you conceive a baby boy
Do you have a daughter already and want to balance out the gender in the house? There MAY be some ways that can help you conceive a baby boy.
Read MoreLonging for a son? Here are 10 ways that may help you conceive a baby boy9 exercise tips EVERY breastfeeding mum NEEDS TO READ!
Many mums worry about the effect of exercise on breastfeeding but luckily with a few handy tips, you can continue working out with little to no issues.
Read More9 exercise tips EVERY breastfeeding mum NEEDS TO READ!Is your child gifted? Here are 10 signs to look for
As parents, we all like to think our children are special. But how do you know if your little one is exceptionally advanced for their age?
Read MoreIs your child gifted? Here are 10 signs to look for10 signs your friend might have postnatal depression
Often we’re too busy to notice our friends might be suffering postnatal depression, but it’s important you know the…
15 ways to guess if you’re having a boy or a girl
Welcome to the wonderful world of old wives' tales gender prediction where you can take 15 easy and somewhat bizarre tests to help you figure out if you're having a boy or a girl.
Read More15 ways to guess if you’re having a boy or a girl15 crazy facts about your newborn – you won’t believe number 5 or 10!
They’re cute, cuddly and you can stare at them for hours. In fact, babies are much more interesting than…
How mum of 6 – 2 of whom have severe disabilities – finds the time to live a healthy lifestyle
Whether you have one child or more, being a parent is a DEMANDING job which requires a skill set of…
Doing this ONE simple thing will help your baby sleep through the night, scientists reveal
Parents across the world have been asking themselves the same questions for years… what’s the secret to getting my baby to sleep?
Read MoreDoing this ONE simple thing will help your baby sleep through the night, scientists revealThese cute Christmas-themed photos prove newborns are the greatest gift of all
They say good things come in small packages and these adorable newborns dressed in festive frocks and Christmas costumes…
Everything you need to know about water births
Would you consider a water birth? Here is everything you need to know about water births from what it is to the benefits and risks.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about water births