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Leaving Zac for the very first time

Leaving Zac for the very first time

So the time has come for my first work trip away from my son.  I’m feeling very anxious and upset at the thought of leaving him for a week...

Making time to be on your own together

Making time to be on your own together

The relationship between partners is fundamentally important when you become a parent. However juggling a new baby and adjustments to your relationshop is often easier said than done ...

Maternity leave musings

Maternity leave musings

Excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first child, Jemma details her maternity leave adventures and anticipates what motherhood has in store ... 

Meeting my newborn at just 32 weeks

Meeting my newborn at just 32 weeks

With a toddler in tow, Estelle assumed she knew everything about having a newborn. Little did she know her next child would arrive at just 32 weeks of age!

Men and postnatal worry

Men and postnatal worry

What are the common sources of worry for new fathers?

Motherhood and identity with a new baby

Motherhood and identity with a new baby

There is never a perfect time in a woman’s life to have a baby. One of the inevitable, but least anticipated experiences of motherhood, is how much is 'lost' when a baby is born ...

My journey to motherhood

My journey to motherhood

For Simone, reflecting on some incredible childhood memories made her want to create a similarly wonderful life for a child of her own ...

My mum

My mum

As Alex learns, becoming a parent can give you a newfound appreciation for your own ...

New babies, new parents and managing the holiday season

New babies, new parents and managing the holiday season

There is generally lots of things to participate in and to do at the end of one year and the beginning of the next one: family gatherings, parties, presents, preparations and late nights. These can be daunting for anyone to face but when you have a new baby, it is more complicated...

Newborn challenges

Newborn challenges

John loves his baby son 100% but hasn't, on the other hand, always enjoyed their time together. He questions whether other newborn parents have felt the same ...