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Post Natal Depression - What is Post Natal Depression (PND)?

By: Tash Hughes of Word Constructions
Post Natal Depression, or PND as it is commonly known, is not well understood by those who have not experienced it. It is a genuine illness that mothers can’t just ’snap out of’.
Statistics vary, but it is commonly thought that about 14% of Mothers experience PND. This figure applies to [...]

Weight Loss for After Pregnancy

By: Krishan
Bakhru
Right,
so you’ve had a baby, and you’re distressingly aware of the extra weight
you’ve gained, which just didn’t seem to melt off at the time [...]

Hey, Boss… Telling your workplace you’re pregnant

By: Tash
Hughes of Word Constructions
The
test was positive and you were excited; it’s been hard not telling the
world that you are going to have a baby.
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To buy… or not to buy? - Part 4: The Second Pram

By: Amanda Jephtha

Amanda and her son Lex
With so many products and choices to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what you really do and don’t need to buy. Amanda Jephtha from Planning for Babe writes this objective series to help you decide - with confidence.
From streamlined ultra-lights perfect for air travel to complicated [...]

To buy… or not to buy? - Part 5: The High Chair

To buy… or not to buy? - Part 5: The High Chair
By: Amanda
Jephtha

Amanda and her son Lex
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To buy… or not to buy? - Part 2: The Change Table

Part 2: The Change Table
By: Amanda
Jephtha

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To buy… or not to buy? - Part 1: The Bassinette

Part 1: The Bassinette
By: Amanda
Jephtha

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To buy… or not to buy? - Part 3: The Baby Bath

Part 3: The Baby Bath
By: Amanda
Jephtha

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To buy… or not to buy? - Part 6: The Travel Cot

Part 6: The Travel Cot
By: Amanda
Jephtha

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Taking Folate | Folic Acid

Taking Folate | Folic Acid
By: Tash
Hughes of Word Constructions
Folate is a vitamin recommended to be taken by all women who could possibly get pregnant. It is also known as folic acid and vitamin B9.
Taking folate daily before and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of [...]