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Oh my gosh - I am feeling just SO hormonal!! Yes, that’s the cry of many of our mums following birth - especially as the “baby blues” hit on day 3 to 5. Strangely enough it is actually a drop in hormones that makes mums feel...
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I have been fascinated by the placenta for some time - always surprised by the manner in which it is usually considered an “afterthought” following the birth of a baby - often ignored or totally forgotten. The birth of the placenta, or third stage of labour...
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On Sunday 21st May the “Warwick Baby Show” will open it’s doors - totally free of charge - for just two superbly informative hours. Chase Meadow Community Centre, Narrow Hall Meadow, Warwick, CV34 6BT 2:30 - 4:30 pm Spread across two large halls there will be plenty of...
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We know that your first Mother's day - either as a bump or with a new baby - is just that “extra” bit special, so we have been looking at wonderful ways that your partners / friends / family can help you celebrate and acknowledge...
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Are you freaking out about the clocks going forward at the end of the month? At least it's not on "Mothers Day" this year, which always seemed particularly cruel to me. What with everything going on around the world with the coronavirus, it is important to...
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Be Bold for Change As we celebrate International Women’s Day I wondered do mums have a role to play in “closing the gender gap”? The day originated in the early 1900’s to celebrate the achievements of women, socially, economically and politically - and calls women to protest...
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Is lent relevant for families that are non religious? It’s pancake day - one of my children’s favourite days in the calendar. As I walked downstairs this morning all three of my boys have individually checked that I will be doing pancakes for them this evening -...
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“Experience is what you have right after the moment you needed it” This is a favourite saying from a friend of mine who’s known for his pithy one-liners. I think it fits well for labour. We were as well prepared for the labour as I think you...
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Blog post by Rebecca Anderton My 6 month old little boy has been plagued by atopic eczema and cradle cap. Throughout my parenting journey I've tried the recommended high street products, such as Dentinox that promise to cure cradle cap and spent a fortune on ‘no nasties’...
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Today is Random Act of Kindness Day! - an opportunity to show acts of generosity or caring to friends, family and strangers alike - to inspire hope and generosity around the world. The Birmingham Mail suggests simple acts such as giving up your seat on the bus...
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