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I judged ... then I became a parent

Before I had kids, I thought I knew what it would be like to be a parent. So I wrote a book about my beliefs.
Dealing with back pain as a mum

Being a mother is a joy like no other. But it is often also – literally – a pain in the back, right from pregnancy.
6 common questions on cord-blood banking answered

Blood from a newborn's umbilical cord was once considered a waste product, but it actually contains potentially life-saving cells.

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6 common questions on cord-blood banking answered

Mayo Clinic News Network Blood from a newborn's umbilical cord was once considered a waste product, but it actually contains potentially life-saving cells.