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6 things I thought I'd do on maternity leave (and didn't)
There were a number of things I thought I was going to achieve during my months at home. As it happens, the reality was rather different.
The phenomenon of phantom pregnancy kicks
'Phantom pregnancy kicks’ are encountered by many mums months - or even years - after their pregnancy is over.
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I was scared of the dentist ... and my son paid the price
It was a moment where I could certainly learn from his behaviour, and not him from mine.
'My indigestion was actually a heart attack'
Coronary failure is the leading cause of death in women, yet because their symptoms are so different from men's, they can go unnoticed.
'It whacked me': Michelle Bridges on sleep deprivation and returning to exercise
Michelle Bridges knows a lot about health and fitness, but when she became a mum she had to learn a few lessons the hard way.
Five things mums should never do
Although I preach the "each to their own" method of parenting, it's unavoidable to have those moments of panic.
Artist hits back at idea that motherhood 'holds women back' in creative world
Artist Hein Koh has had enough of the idea that women are less able to be creative if they're mums, posting a photo of herself breastfeeding five-week-old twins while working.
Nine tips for making the most of your time
How often do you lose track of time and all of those 'I really must do that…." things just get left waiting…. and waiting.
9 out 10 mums let their health slide. Here's how to get out of the trap
It's time to start prioritising our own health, as well as the health of our children, to avoid longer lasting health challenges.
Bridget Jones, 43, single and pregnant, is the hero we all need
Not all superheroes wear capes, but they should wear full-bottomed knickers.
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Intimate photos help mum get body confidence back
After giving birth three times in one year, Melanie Varney's body confidence plummeted.
The surprising benefits of kiwi fruit
Many people don't realise just how great kiwi fruit really is.
We should be more like Germany when it comes to caring for new parents
Becoming a parent for the first time is daunting, and there's nothing like the unknown to throw most of us into panic.
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