Tag: mamaway
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How to Cope with Being Away from Your Baby
I know I’m not alone in this rollercoaster that is early motherhood, so now, with a new perspective a few years later, I can finally share how I managed. Perhaps some of you will appreciate the tips, and I genuinely hope you’ll find your own system to cope and overcome separation anxiety. Talk to your…
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THREE SIMPLE EXERCISE TO HELP YOU STAY ACTIVE DURING PREGNANCY
Exercising while pregnant might sound like a tough idea, but you can prepare your body for the challenges of pregnancy, delivery, and being a mom by staying active and keeping yourself healthy. You might be wondering, but how active should I be? What are some suitable exercises to do during pregnancy? If you have not been active before, start slow and take…
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Benefits of the mama milk
Are you breastfeeding blissfully or are you enduring a toe-curling horror-of-pain that breastfeeding can bring? Probably somewhere in between? Nursing a baby is no easy task. Not all women can breastfeed, some choose not to and some simply just lack the milk supply. I didn’t breastfeed all of my children so there’s certainly no guilt fest coming…
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Baby’s First Birthday Bash – Who’s it for?
Are you gearing up for your little one’s big birthday bash? Whether you are planning for a low key gathering with a few family members or a big bash with a huge crowd, it’s a special day not only for your baby, but for you as well! Although your baby is not likely to remember anything about his first birthday, it’s still…
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8 Rookie “Mistakes” As A First-Time Parents
Raising an individual is tough work, and as first-time parents, you’re going to make some rookie mistakes along the way. It’s easy to blame yourself for the mistakes being made, but it happens, and that needs to be OK. It’s the good motive that counts! While no parenting is perfect, there’s some tips to minimize the fall-out of our own…
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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…
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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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Proud To Be A Breastfeeding Mom
As an Australian mom, I’m fortunate to reside in a country that recognizes my legal right to breastfeed anywhere, anytime. While most women can nurse their child without issue, as a breastfeeding mom, I’ve experienced the persistent concern that someone might object or feel uncomfortable in my presence. Before and After Being a Breastfeeding Mom…
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5CM: Safety tips of using baby ring slings carriers
5CM means 5 safety tips + C-shape body + M-position legs (not 5 centimeters thick!) The British Association of Babywearing Instructors had proposed the T.I.C.K.S. rule for safe babywearing. TIGHT – slings and carriers should be tight enough to hug your baby close to you as this will be most comfortable for you both. Any slack/loose fabric will allow your baby to slump…
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THINGS YOU WON’T REMEMBER BEFORE LABOUR DAY
It’s funny the things that end up front and centre when forecasting the day of your baby’s birth. For many mums-to-be, the highest priority is to name your new little human, for others, paint colours for the nursery. By all means, go for it, I wouldn’t dare block the ambitions of a soon-to-be-lioness!However, there are…