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Am I a naughty mum
Mother’s Day cards tend to paint us through rose-tinted glasses. However, we wouldn’t be human if we didn’t have some faults … that our children can use to embarrass and humiliate us in public. Sam Pope admits to her maternal slip-ups before her daughter Holly beats her to it. Motherhood myths Before children, I’d always…
Postnatal Depression Resources
We have a list of organisations that can help with postnatal depression, muitple births, family support and relationship guidance. Courtesy of Tamba – www.tamba.org.uk
The shock of motherhood
Jillian Werb, mum of two, trained as a counsellor, her course included some research into the difficulties faced by new mothers, and the many things mothers feel guilty about. The result was this article, which she hopes encourages mothers to be ‘good enough ‘ rather then ‘perfect’. Becoming a mother is a huge change in a woman’s life…
A mother’s wisdom
Give someone a hint and show them this book selection for all types of mums. From gooey motherley, reflections to honest and hilarious confessions, to humour and, of course, books to pamper you because this is your special day – there’s something for everyone! There are times when mother really does know best and this…
My two dads
14 December 1999 My two Dads A PAIR of twins has become the first ever British children to be registered with two fathers and no mother. Aspen and Saffron Drewitt-Barlow, born by caesarean section on Thursday, have been registered with fathers Barrie Drewitt and Tony Barlow as parent one and parent two. The gay couple…
Posted in Dad, News
Tagged Barrie Drewitt, Divorce, Family, Father, Mother, Motherhood, Parent, Saffron Drewitt-Barlow, Surrogacy, Tony Barlow
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Giving birth makes mothers smarter
13th October 2008 Giving birth makes mothers smarter Giving birth supercharges brain power to equip women for the challenge of rearing their child, according to scientists. The same researchers found that women often experienced a decline in mental abilities during pregnancy, thought to be a result of the brain being remodelled. But after birth, the…
How Beethoven eases pregnancy stress
News 7th October 2008 How Beethoven eases pregnancy stress Mothers-to-be who listen to lullabies, classical music for example Beethoven and sounds of nature are less likely to feel stressed about their pregnancy, a study has shown. The music’s tempo was set at 60 to 80 beats per minute, the same as the human heart, and…
Posted in Baby, News
Tagged Chung-Hey Chen, Clinical psychology, Major depressive disorder, Motherhood, postnatal depression, Stress
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Young mothers more likely to suffer with depression
13th November 2008 Young mothers more likely to suffer with depression Women who become mothers as teenagers or in their early 20s are more likely to suffer depression during pregnancy than older mothers, UK researchers say. An 11-year study of 176 families found children born to women aged 16 to 22 are also more likely…
Teenagers choosing motherhood over work
17th July 2006 Many teenage girls are choosing to have a baby rather than end up in a low-paid ‘dead end’ job, according to new research. The study, for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, says that teenagers are not ignorant about contraception, as is often assumed, but actively plan to have a baby. The researchers say girls as young…
Concerns Postnatal Depression In Fathers
Postnatal depression in fathers can seriously affect then emotional development and behaviour of children, especially sons, according to a UK study. Postnatal depression is thought to affect about one in ten women but scientists at Bristol and Oxford University doctors found that it also affects a significant number of fathers. The study published in the…
