Author: mamaway
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The Neurological Benefits of Babywearing
What is babywearing? Why do people babywear? Is babywearing common? Will my baby benefit from babywearing? How can I babywear? These are some of the most common questions that come to mind when parents think about babywearing. You may be wondering why we haven’t started explaining the neurological benefits of babywearing, but before we do…
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Top 5 Things To Consider When Baby Sling Shopping
Baby slings are very simple to use once you get the hang of it, so it’s no surprise that it is a popular trend among parents! Yet with all the buzz about baby sling, it also comes with a lot of questions in parents’ minds when making the decision on how to carry their child. While…
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The 7 B’s of Attachment Parenting
Attachment parenting, a concept coined by Dr William Sears, emphasizes nurturing the parent-child bond to foster healthy emotional connections. Unlike rigid approaches, it advocates flexibility to meet individual needs. Through the 7 B’s, parents learn practical strategies for strengthening bonds and promoting well-being. Explore the 7 B’s of attachment parenting: Modern fashion and lifestyle often…
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10 Common myths about pregnancy, debunked
Pregnancy is surely an exciting and equally confusing time. You might be getting a lot of advice from people around you, and you’re probably wondering if they are proven facts or some old pregnancy myths. Take a look at some of these most common myths and let’s call out the Fun Police who are unnecessarily…
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Survival guide for road trip with six kids
Can you imagine taking six kids on a road trip? We recently took the kids on a road trip to Noosa, the happiest place on earth. We were dying for some warmth, so sunny Queensland seems like the perfect destination. From our house in Sydney, that means we have to drive approximately 14-hour drive straight (not…
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10 THINGS I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BREASTFEEDING
As soon as you mention the word “breastfeeding”, then suddenly everyone has some insights to offer. You often hear about how breastfeeding is beneficial for your baby, and it definitely is, but breastfeeding is surely no easy task that takes time and adjustments. Here are 10 things I wish I had known about breastfeeding before I…
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14 Signs that You’re Pregnant
Many early pregnancy symptoms can appear similar to your regular premenstrual discomforts. Could you be pregnant, but it’s a bit too early for a home pregnancy test? For me, I took a pregnancy test eight weeks AFTER my gynecologist had confirmed my first pregnancy. I guess I found it hard to believe that this was really happening. I…
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Pregnant again: What to expect the second time around
Discovering you are pregnant again is exciting. Although you’ve experienced it once already, you’re probably wondering how your second pregnancy will compare with your first, and second pregnancies can surely feel different. It isn’t that you’re not entirely over-joyed by the notion of being pregnant again, it’s just not a novelty like it was, and…
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Suffering from mom guilt? Here are some tips for you
Congratulations! You’ve survived pregnancy and birthed like a boss! You should be totally loving yourself and amazed at what you’ve achieved, but let’s be real, you probably aren’t.If you are or have been suffering from mom guilt, know that you are not alone. We all seem to get it from time to time. Moms have…
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9 tips to help you survive as a new mom
Life as a new mom will be full of surprises, and taking care of a newborn is never easy . If you breasts are swollen and you are always sleep deprived, you’re most likely homing a newborn. Although life with a tiny human is tough work, it really does get easier… However, whilst you’re waiting for these hollow-sounding words…