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Bonding after birth
Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Domestic violence in pregnancy
For many women, pregnancy is a time of great happiness – but unfortunately, at least 300,000 pregnant women a year are subjected to some degree of domestic violence.
Domestic violence during . . .
Helping twins to sleep at the same time
Two
of them to deal with! The thought of getting one baby down to sleep and in a
routine is daunting enough, let alone two babies and at the same time. However,
don’t panic: it is a perfectly achie . . .
Establishing a bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine may be just what your baby needs to sleep through the night. Having a fixed schedule will make your baby feel secure and improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep.
The MMR debate
During
the 1990s, UK research suggested a possible link between the MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccination and autism. The theory posed was that introducing three
live virus strains, as is conta . . .
Caring for twins
Caring for twins is obviously
going to be hard work, and you’ll have many conflicting emotions about the
whole process. Once your babies have arrived though, and they’re no longer a
dream, you’ll n . . .
Working while pregnant
As an expectant mum there is no reason why you should have to choose between your career and your baby. More and more women are continuing to work during their pregnancies.
Working from home
Home
working appeals to many parents, as it offers a degree of flexibility not
available through most office-based jobs. Home working allows you to manage
your own time to fit in work around your f . . .
Useful contacts and sources of help
National Partnership for Women &
Families202-986-2600;
info@nationalpartnership.orgwww.nationalpartnership.org Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of
Labor1-800-827-5335;
women’sbureaunetwork . . .