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Which garment holds the greatest memories of your first year of motherhood?

Being a first time mummy is probably the most daunting experience for a woman. You've only just realised you've been creating this actual human being inside your body for the last nine months. Now that baby, that has been kicking and keeping you up all night, has been placed in your arms for the first time...and, you have no idea what to do. You're stepping into the unknown, the sleepless nights, the moment you realise you have become a milk supplying cow overnight, and, the

As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I freaked out for many reasons. I was at my healthiest at this point, just started a new job and everything felt 'sorted'. And, yes, I know, falling pregnant is a blessing in Islam, Allah (swt) is the best planner and all babies are a gift from Allah (swt), however, the sheer thought of giving birth made me feel completely nauseous. I think for the duration of my pregnancy, that was the one thing that was constantly at the back of my min

Being a mother, especially a first time mother, you get given 'advice' left, right and centre. Even from complete strangers. I've had a sales assistant in Hobbycraft tell me how to cut my child's nails. *I know, right?* Monica Geller style And, have you noticed everyone has a cure/remedy/theory about EVERYTHING baby related? 'I did ______ and mine turned out alright...' 'My mother taught me that...' 'Oh darling, I wouldn't do that if I were you...' You get the picture. It is

Breastfeeding. It has it pros and cons for sure, but the pros - from a completely subjective and selfish view, are immense. For these fifteen reasons alone, it is worth destroying your nipples for: 1. You can eat an entire extra 500 calories a day and you will not gain weight - based on the fact, it is nutritious calories and not empty calories, like a chocolate bar or packet of crisps. *adds an extra portion of spaghetti bolognese to her bowl* Make sure you ignore the raised