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Pregnancy customs

Did you know that Chinese women believe that if they eat pale food their baby will be fair-skinned? Or that Orcadians believe a rainbow signifies the birth of a boy? Of all the beliefs from around the world, it seems that Japanese women get the worst deal – read on for some shocking, fun and interesting pregnancy facts! Chinese…

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Baby massage

When your baby was born, one of the first things you did was to touch him. Perhaps he was born onto your stomach, or brought straight into your arms. Even if he was whisked off for tests or to Special Care, you probably stole a few precious seconds to stroke his face, or hold his…

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How to bond with your baby?

When the cord is cut at birth, the physical attachment to your baby ceases and the psychological and emotional bonds begin. But just what is bonding? Bonding – what’s it all about? “It cannot be seen or heard or touched but the bond between Mother and Child is the strongest thing known to mankind.” For most mothers, the…

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