Mind, Body & Fitness Articles

Special needs parenting turned me into a control freak - but now I'm letting go

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'Mum and dad come first': finally, a drop-in centre for parents' self-care

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15 self-care ideas for parents, even if you only have a few free minutes

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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.

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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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When you regret having children

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Fallopian tube blockages and fertility

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The ovarian cancer symptoms to watch out for

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"I would estimate that about two or three women out of every hundred will experience [vaginismus] during their lifetime" ...

Vaginismus explained

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Lost Sleep Calculator for Parents: Play Like Mum

This calculator reveals how much sleep you've lost as a parent

Since becoming a mother, nearly 10 years ago, I have lost more than 2305 hours of sleep.

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New mum diagnosed with cancer after a doctor told her to lose weight

A new mum who was told to "lose weight" in order to fix the protein detected in her urine, has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) after seeking a second opinion.

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More and more women are choosing not to have kids.

'It’s given me freedom': Three women on being childless by choice

To have children or not to have children? We meet three women who have opted out.

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Remember, it takes a village: 4 signs you're burnt out as a mum

Being a burnt-out mum is not only bad for you, but it's also bad for the people around you.

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In your 20s, aim for a healthy addiction to exercise.

The secrets to getting fit, or fitter, at any age

Getting fit, or fitter, is all about finding the right activity for you.

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Being a sober mum in the middle of a wine mum culture is isolating

I wasn’t quite sure when I finally decided to quit drinking. But I did know one thing: I couldn’t parent little kids with three or four glasses of wine in my system.