“The greatest thing a father can do for his daughter, is love her mother.”

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Bring on all the good advice … said no mum ever!

Bring on all the good advice … said no mum ever!

Being pregnant for the first time is one of the most incredible experiences of a woman’s life. There is the sense of wonder at the way your body unfolds, making room for this unknown being who is about to become the centre of your universe. There is also the terror, punctuated by exhaustion and uncertainty.

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Busting Newborn Myths

Busting Newborn Myths

Bringing home a newborn can feel terrifying. Especially when you have had a number of well-meaning friends and family offering their unsolicited advice and expertise. Being unable to measure up to societal expectation may leave you feeling like a failure.

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Parent- Infant Attachment …what is that?

Parent- Infant Attachment …what is that?

Newborns have changed very little in evolutionary terms since we emerged as a separate species when we became upright. As our pelvic shape altered to allow us to stand on two feet, and our brains grew larger from using our hands more, babies needed to be born much earlier to be able to fit through this new shaped pelvis with their now large head. This meant that our babies are born very prematurely: probably about nine months prematurely.

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Transitioning to Your New Parenting Role
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Transitioning to Your New Parenting Role

Becoming a parent for the first time changes you, which may catch you a little off guard. You are no longer responsible for only you, but have at least one other person completely reliant on you. This is often the time where it is easy to forget you are not only a mum or dad, but you also remain an individual with needs and aspirations of self.

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