Articles about "motherhood" 12
Mental wellbeing with a new baby
Although being a new mom is exciting – at last you’re holding your baby in your arms after a long nine months of waiting! – it can also be overwhelming.
Nothing and no one can prepare you for the gr . . .
Dreaming strange dreams
Pregnant
women often have strange dreams, especially in the third trimester (weeks
29-40). Dreaming about your baby is common and this is the place where your
anxieties and worries may find express . . .
Adjusting to a new baby
It’ll take time to get used to your new baby – and don’t forget that apart from the physical effects of your pregnancy and childbirth, you’ll have some emotional readjustments to make.
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Dads and emotions
As a dad you have a very important role to play and it's crucial they you're included in every step of the process, from early pregnancy through to parenthood.
Postnatal depression
Postnatal Depression or PND as it is known, is a very common condition that can occur after childbirth.
It affects up to 15% of all new mothers. It is more likely you may suffer from . . .
Global deaths from childbirth
An international campaign to cut all global deaths amoung women during childbirth has made no progress after 15 years.Experts suggested that governments have seeked a 'silver bullet' solution to solve . . .
Getting your pre-birth body back
Many women feel the pressure to return to their pre-pregnancy weight as soon as possible, but you must remember that your body is still healing from the strain of giving birth, and getting back into t . . .
Top ten tips to help you bond with your baby
Bonding is the intense love that you feel for your baby and the strong sense of attachment you have with him.
How to be a sexy mama
It can be hard to think of yourself as separate from your baby in the first months following the birth, and with 24-7 babycare leaving you too tired to do much more than slump on the sofa when you are . . .
Weird and wacky dreams in pregnancy
If you find yourself dreaming of being naked on the bus, or that your baby will be born a teenager, you are not alone! Having strange dreams is another one of the weird and wonderful perks of pregnanc . . .