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With warm spring weather right around the corner and your bump growing ever bigger, it's time to invest in some gorgeous new season maternity chic. From pretty pastels to hip denim, stay comfy and on-trend with these super-stylish pregnancy picks.




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]]>ParentDishSat, 13 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST21 weeks pregnant: The name gamehttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/21-weeks-pregnant-the-name-game/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/21-weeks-pregnant-the-name-game/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/21-weeks-pregnant-the-name-game/#commentsFiled under: ,

It was with great relish and glee that I purchased a baby name book from a large high street bookshop this week (after browsing what seemed like hundreds). My uncle has also just given me a second hand first name Oxford dictionary that he had unearthed from somewhere - it's about 25 years old and it's quite incredible just how different the definitions of names are put between the two texts.

Anyway, for fear of sounding like a geek, I shall move on. P and I had already been bandying about different names and weren't getting anywhere with agreeing - our (shared) opinion being that just because we can both agree that we "don't mind" a name, it doesn't make it the right one. We've currently got a shortlist of about seven to ten names (and finding out the sex of the baby has certainly helped). Some names we both like on a particular day, then the next, one of us may wake up and loathe it and insist it comes off the list. Some very close friends of ours who had their baby a few months ago told us that the name they chose was on and off their list a dozen times. In fact, it was actually off the list when she was born and suddenly they both realized that it was the right one.

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]]>21 weeks pregnant21WeeksPregnantbaby namesBabyNamesfinding a name for your babyFindingANameForYourBabyhow to name your babyHowToNameYourBabypregnancy week by weekPregnancyWeekByWeekstages of pregnancyStagesOfPregnancyFelicity QuigleySat, 13 Mar 2010 10:00:00 ESTDoes your family celebrate St Patrick's Day?http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/does-your-family-celebrate-st-patricks-day/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/does-your-family-celebrate-st-patricks-day/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/does-your-family-celebrate-st-patricks-day/#commentsFiled under:

I was recently on the phone to a colleague arranging a work appointment. We talked about meeting on 17 March, but then my colleague said, "Of course, you won't want to do anything then will you?"

Because, you see, I have an Irish accent, and the seventeenth is St Patrick's Day, when we traditionally celebrate all things Irish. For some reason people associate this festival with large consumption of alcohol, so I had to reassure my colleague that I would still be fairly sober for our meeting at 10am.

People outside Ireland seem to embrace St Patrick's Day with much more enthusiasm than those on the homeland do. There are worldwide celebrations, which people cheerfully embrace, whether they have a genuine Irish connection or not.

There's due to be a big St Patrick's Day parade in London on Sunday 14th - this is also Mother's Day, so if you're an Irish mother you really need to be there.

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]]>familyst patricks dayst patricks day foodst patricks day gamesStPatricksDayStPatricksDayFoodStPatricksDayGamesJoanne MallonSat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:00 ESTSeven-year-old boy saves his parents from armed robberyhttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/seven-year-old-boy-saves-his-parents-from-armed-robbery/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/seven-year-old-boy-saves-his-parents-from-armed-robbery/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/seven-year-old-boy-saves-his-parents-from-armed-robbery/#commentsFiled under: , ,

A seven-year-old boy from California has been hailed a hero after he called 911 and saved his parents from being shot by armed robbers.

Three armed men had broken into the boy's home in Los Angeles and threatened to shoot his parents.

The terrified boy hid in the bathroom and dialled 911. He told Los Angeles County sheriff's dispatchers to send "cops ... and soldiers, too".

He can be heard saying: "There's some guys, they're going to kill my mom and dad.

"Can you come, please? Bring cops...a lot of them! ... And soldiers, too.

"Can you come really fast? Please! Please! ... They have guns. They shoot my mom and dad."

You can listen to the 911 call here - but I warn you, it's pretty terrifying.

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]]>911armed robbersarmed robberyArmedRobbersArmedRobberyboybravebraverycaliforniacopslos angelesLosAngelespolicerobberssevenJenny CornishSat, 13 Mar 2010 04:30:00 ESTAlternative gifts to Easter eggshttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/alternative-gifts-to-easter-eggs/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/alternative-gifts-to-easter-eggs/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/alternative-gifts-to-easter-eggs/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

If you have a large or particularly generous family you can find yourself, come Easter Sunday, trying to calm down a sugar overloaded child.

And, at the risk of sounding like a bit of a party pooper, there feels something particularly wasteful about Easter eggs. All that packaging! All that money and they're hollow!

Instead, buck the trend and give a present this Easter that is different from the rest. Here's our list of alternative gifts.

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]]>Debbie WebberSat, 13 Mar 2010 04:30:00 ESTC: What is colostrum?http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/c-what-is-colostrum/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/c-what-is-colostrum/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/13/c-what-is-colostrum/#commentsFiled under:

Colostrum is the substance produced by a woman's breasts in the late stages of pregnancy. Once her baby is born, the woman will have a supply of colostrum for her newborn that will last for around 48 hours, after which time she will start to produce milk for her baby.

Colostrum is a thick and highly concentrated substance that is high in protein and low in fat. It is a creamy looking fluid that is easily digestible despite its rich appearance. Alongside being packed full of nutrition, colostrum is full of vitally important antibodies.

These antibodies, known as immunoglobulins, strengthen and boost the baby's immune system, and provide robust protection against a range of diseases, viruses and bacteria. Colostrum also acts as a natural laxative and will help the newborn expel meconium from its digestive system. It also helps with the removal of the dead blood cells that are responsible for causing jaundice.

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]]>colostrumParentDishSat, 13 Mar 2010 02:30:00 ESTTip of the Day: Days out for Mother's Dayhttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/tip-of-the-day-days-out-for-mothers-day/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/tip-of-the-day-days-out-for-mothers-day/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/tip-of-the-day-days-out-for-mothers-day/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

We've been celebrating Mother's Day since the 1600s, and chocolates and flowers are perennial favourites. But what many mums want is simply some quality time spent as a family, having fun. Preferably outside the house, with no washing up to do afterwards.

Here are some ideas from the National Trust for days out around the UK this weekend, from delicious high teas in stunning locations to quirky events suitable for all the family:

Bateman's, East Sussex
Mother's Day English tea, 14 March 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Visit the beautiful home of Rudyard Kipling deep in the Sussex countryside and treat mum to a traditional English Tea of sandwiches, scones with lashings of jam and cream plus a slice of Victoria sponge cake.
Normal admission charges apply plus an additional event charge of £8.50 per adult. Booking is essential for this event, please call 01435 882302.

Belton House, Lincolnshire
Mothering Sunday, 14 March 10.30am - 5.30pm
Why not treat mum to lunch or afternoon tea on her special day? Drop into the gift shop for special deals on pampering products. Relaxing mini massages available in the afternoon (small charge applies). Normal admission charges apply plus small additional event charges. Booking is not required for this event.
For more information please call 01476 566116.

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]]>Mothers Daymothers day outMothersDayMothersDayOutnational trustnational trust of britainNationalTrustNationalTrustOfBritainJoanne MallonFri, 12 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EST6 Feature-packed baby changing unitshttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/6-feature-packed-baby-changing-units/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/6-feature-packed-baby-changing-units/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/6-feature-packed-baby-changing-units/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you've got the room to fit one in, a changing unit can be a serious time and back-saver. The units enable you to to keep all your changing bits in one place, and many of the options come with a removable baby bath.

Whether you like the classic wooden look, like the East Coast Clara Dresser Changing Unit on the right (Auravita, £58.41) or the more modern lightweight options, there are plenty of options available to you.

The main benefit of having a changing unit is that it keeps everything in one place, and if you're strapped for space, you might want to look at one of the units with wheels, so you can pop it away in a wardrobe or cupboard when it's not in use.

Tempted to splash out? Look at these options for inspiration.

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]]>changing tablechanging unitChangingTableChangingUnitEmma CosseyFri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 ESTDiary of a 5-year-old: Hairy lips and swimminghttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/diary-of-a-5-year-old-hairy-lips-and-swimming/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/diary-of-a-5-year-old-hairy-lips-and-swimming/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/diary-of-a-5-year-old-hairy-lips-and-swimming/#commentsFiled under:



Friday

On Fridays we go swimming. I'm still learning it. We have a swimming teacher called Malcolm. He's really nice but he looks a bit funny because he's got three eyebrows on his face. Mummy says the bottom one is called a mustache but it looks exactly like the ones over his eyes. Honest it does. We read a story once in kindergarten about Yetis. I think Malcolm looks like a yeti who shaved but forgot a bit on his mouth. Emily says it's to keep his lip warm when he gets out of the water.

Swimming is brill. I used to have arm bands like orange balloons but Malcolm says I don't need them anymore. It's scary without arm bands. You're not allowed to stop moving your arms or your legs or you sink under the water. That's bad because you can't breathe under water. Unless you're a fish. Or an octopus.

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]]>Suze NowakFri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:00 ESTMummy Bloggers' Friday Rounduphttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/mummy-bloggers-friday-roundup/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/mummy-bloggers-friday-roundup/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/mummy-bloggers-friday-roundup/#commentsFiled under:

Exciting times in the land of MumBlog, friends. The first conference for UK parent bloggers has just launched. At this event you get to, y'know, meet other bloggers in real life! And have conversations that don't start with @! Scary, I know.

Also launching this week is the MAD Awards - where the UK's best parent bloggers will be crowned. Watch out for more news of that on ParentDish next week. And finally, some lucky families are being offered a free holiday in Denmark, in return for blogging about it. Good times, people.

But if you're wondering where blogging will fit into your busy life, Little Mummy has this advice.

Also this week: A standing ovation for More Than Just A Mother who's pleased to report that she's getting some adult action. You go girl!

More mundane matters for Sharon at Three Kids and the Cat, who's battling with the devil's dust. And Karen at The Real Mamma Diaries has a poignant reason to remember Mother's Day this Sunday.

Here on ParentDish this week, we were feeling a little peckish, but then our appetite waned when the only thing on offer was breastmilk cheese.

Finally, I was asked this week if bloggers can nominate themselves for this roundup, and the answer is: yes you can. Just don't get the hump if I don't choose your submission, as the roundup may already be full for the week. Sometimes people will nominate a post, and I will go and look at their blog and choose something else. But it's always good to hear new voices, so don't be shy about putting your blog forward - either leave a link in the comments box below, or tweet me about it.

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]]>mummy bloggersmummy bloggingMummyBloggersMummyBloggingparenting blogsParentingBlogsJoanne MallonFri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:00 ESTShould new mums in maternity wards be bombarded by companies selling them stuff?http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/should-new-mums-in-maternity-wards-be-bombarded-by-companies-sel/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/should-new-mums-in-maternity-wards-be-bombarded-by-companies-sel/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/should-new-mums-in-maternity-wards-be-bombarded-by-companies-sel/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hospitals have come under fire for letting more and more commercial companies into maternity wards to sell their products to new mums.

If you've given birth in a hospital recently, you'll probably have a vague recollection of hordes of people coming to bother you every five minutes.

Some ask for your details - address, phone number, email - while others try to sell you something directly.

Most hospital trusts have contracts with private firms, receiving fees or commission from them in exchange for allowing them access to patients.

So mums who have just given birth or are recovering from surgery can be bombarded by sales reps.

If you find you're being emailed by all sorts of companies afterwards, it's probably because you gave your details to somebody.

Bounty, for example, give out those lovely goody bags with lots of useful stuff in them - and then ask for your contact details, which they can sell on to other companies.

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]]>babiesbabybirthbountycommercialcompanieshospitalhospitalsmaternitynational childbirth trustNationalChildbirthTrustnhsphotographyphotossalessellingJenny CornishFri, 12 Mar 2010 04:30:00 ESTTwitter Follow Friday on ParentDish UKhttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/twitter-follow-friday-on-parentdish-uk/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/twitter-follow-friday-on-parentdish-uk/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/twitter-follow-friday-on-parentdish-uk/#comments
Here are our favourite parenting Tweets of the week from some of the parents we follow on Twitter. Follow ParentDish UK on Twitter to join the discussion!



Jmomma07

@Jmomma07 My 3yr old offered the dog M&Ms if she goes potty outside....his reward for going on the potty.


boycrazymom316

@boycrazymom316 my son told me I was "beautiful just like the monsters"!!! mmmmmmm okay! :)


VeryBoredHouse

@VeryBoredHouse anyone elses kid just parrot questions back at you 'what do you want to eat?' 'eat??' gahh


ThePrude

@ThePrude Knitting another shawl out of baby alpaca yarn (grande) this time...alpaca is addicting! It's poor man's cashmere after all! ;)


DiaryofaNewMom

@DiaryofaNewMom There was a pregnant woman in my spinning class. Like pregnancy doesn't offer enough opportunities for puking?!

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]]>followfridaytwitterEmma CosseyFri, 12 Mar 2010 03:30:00 ESTB: What is the breech position?http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/b-what-is-the-breech-position/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/b-what-is-the-breech-position/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/12/b-what-is-the-breech-position/#commentsFiled under:

The breech position is the term given to an unborn baby that is positioned in the womb with its buttocks facing down, and the head under the mother's ribs.

Additionally, if the baby's legs are tucked up, this is known as 'frank breech'. If one or both of the legs are pointing downwards, this is known as 'footling breech'.

Up until 36 weeks of pregnancy, a breech baby still has time to turn. However, from this point onwards, a breech position is less than ideal as it makes natural childbirth an extremely difficult process, although not impossible.

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]]>breechParentDishFri, 12 Mar 2010 02:30:00 ESTAsk Joanne: I want a baby at 40http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/ask-joanne-i-want-a-baby-at-40/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/ask-joanne-i-want-a-baby-at-40/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/ask-joanne-i-want-a-baby-at-40/#commentsFiled under: , ,


What's your dilemma about any aspect of life as a parent? Our experienced life coach Joanne Mallon is here to answer your questions. Send your questions in here and say if you'd like your name to be changed.


CC writes:

I gave birth to a stillborn baby boy last October. Post mortem results came back that there was no medical problem with the baby, and my blood tests came back with no problems.

We decided straight away really that we wanted to try for another baby. I already have three children aged from 19 to 11. Without a baby I don't feel I can get over the loss. I have just turned 40 and my husband is 42. It's been three months but nothing has happened as yet. Do you think I should go to see my doctor as we can't try for ever as age is not on our side?

Here's the life coach's reply:

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]]>baby over 40BabyOver40pregnancystillbirthJoanne MallonThu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:00 ESTLovely landline phones for childrenhttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/lovely-landline-phones-for-children/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/lovely-landline-phones-for-children/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/lovely-landline-phones-for-children/#commentsRecently, Joanne wrote a post about her ten-year-old daughter who wants a mobile phone. The main argument presented by her daughter was that all her friends had one (an argument I'm sure many readers will have heard at one time or another)

With children as young as four or five getting mobile phones, it can be difficult to resist their pleas. However, it might be worth considering alternative options.

If their main reason for wanting a phone is to keep in contact with their friends, it's a good idea to remind them that they can use the landline (especially if you've got a decent free minutes deal!)

Not convinced them yet? Here's a selection of fun novelty landlines, like the Lips one on the right from Nicomm for £9.45, to get them to pick up the phone.

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]]>landlinemobilephoneEmma CosseyThu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 ESTAchtung Baby or Tschüßhttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/achtung-baby-or-tschusz/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/achtung-baby-or-tschusz/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/achtung-baby-or-tschusz/#commentsFiled under:

Roughly pronounced "choos" (as in Jimmy), and weirdly aesthetically pleasing, I never expected the word Tschüß to set me off on a life muse. It's North German slang and basically an amalgam of adieu, ciao, adios, cheerio, toodleoo ect. It's a cool word, but last week it caused somewhat of a ruckus as I picked Finje up from Kindergarten.

Lulling me into a false sense of security, she appeared rather chipper despite her customary disgruntlement at being removed from the House of Fun. A short stroll to the car, cheerfully chatting about the events of the day, which apparently charmingly included Mikael sneezing snot "right across the dinner table", up into the kiddy seat and seat belt on. Starting the engine coincided with what can best be described as a blood-curdling shriek from the back seat. She was quite suddenly inconsolable, grief-stricken beyond words. Big fat salty tears cascaded down her little pink cheeks.

For a split second all my senses gridlocked. Oh God, had I trapped her finger in the door? Was this heart-wrenching sound a delayed reaction to the pain of amputation? If I looked down would there be a little digit lying on the tarmac? Or appendicitis maybe? Daytime terror?

Oh no.

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]]>bilingual chiildrenBilingualChiildrenliving in GermanyLivingInGermanywhat did you learn from your childWhatDidYouLearnFromYourChildSuze NowakThu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 ESTNightlights that help your child to sleephttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/nightlights-that-help-your-child-to-sleep/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/nightlights-that-help-your-child-to-sleep/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/nightlights-that-help-your-child-to-sleep/#commentsFiled under: ,

Night time is often scary for kids, mainly thanks to all the stories of monsters that come out when the sun goes down. Joanne has looked at some clever lego nightlights in the past to help with night-time anxiety, along with offering her top tips for how to deal with this fear.

Nightlights are often gadgets that appeal to both kids and their parents, and there are a number of lighting options arriving on the market which are suitable from birth to adulthood.

This Beba light on the right is from online store Alessi, and comes in blue or green (£16). The nightlight has a kitsch quality that wouldn't look out of place in an adult's room, but the fairy wings make it suitable for young girls or boys.

Here are four more nightlights to chase away those night fears, giving you a peaceful and nightmare-free night!

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]]>night timenightlightNightLightsNightTimeEmma CosseyThu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 ESTExperts say there's "no evidence" that acupuncture helps IVFhttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/experts-say-theres-no-evidence-that-acupuncture-helps-ivf/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/experts-say-theres-no-evidence-that-acupuncture-helps-ivf/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/experts-say-theres-no-evidence-that-acupuncture-helps-ivf/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Experts have announced that there is no evidence either acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine improve the likelihood of getting pregnant through IVF.

Many couples now turn to acupuncture in a bid to get pregnant but the British Fertility Society says this may be a waste of time and money.

The researchers looked at 14 trials involving 2,670 people to come up with their new guidance.

They found that it did not matter what stage of the IVF process acupuncture took place - it still had no effect on the pregnancy or live birth rate.

However they also found it didn't actually do any harm as there was no difference in miscarriage rates either.

The team said there were no rigorous trials published on the use of Chinese herbs, so they decided there was currently no evidence to support the use of these in fertility treatments either.

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]]>acupuncturebabybritish fertility societyBritishFertilitySocietychineseconceiveconceptionfertilityherbalinfertileinfertilityivfmedicinemiscarriageneedlespregnancypregnanttreatmentJenny CornishThu, 11 Mar 2010 04:30:00 ESTSchool stops child of lesbian parents enrollinghttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/school-stops-child-of-lesbian-parents-enrolling/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/school-stops-child-of-lesbian-parents-enrolling/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/school-stops-child-of-lesbian-parents-enrolling/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

A Catholic school has decided not to allow a pre-school child to enrol next year because her parents are lesbians.

Now the community has rallied to protest at the school's decision to uphold a policy not to let children of same sex parents attend.

The child already attends the school's preschool programme but it was recently decided not to allow her to move up to kindergarten next year.

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]]>Debbie WebberThu, 11 Mar 2010 03:30:00 ESTA: What is an antenatal class?http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/a-what-is-an-antenatal-class/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/a-what-is-an-antenatal-class/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/11/a-what-is-an-antenatal-class/#commentsFiled under:

Antenatal classes are a series of sessions, held in an informal setting, where expectant mothers and often their partners can gain information about all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.

The classes are held by a midwife or childbirth educator, and are attended by women with similar due dates. They are not compulsory and are usually run by childbirth groups, although there are some available via the NHS. There is usually a small fee for joining a series of classes.

Subjects covered are usually dictated by what the members of the group particularly wish to learn about. This include signs of labour; positions for labour; coping with labour; pain relief options; breastfeeding; and general care of a newborn, including bathing, nappy changing and managing illness.

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