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Learning to go with the flow

For all the joy having a baby brought, for first-time mum Rochana there was also all manner of pain. But she found help was there when she needed it.

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

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!

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 ...

Taking time out together while baby sleeps

Jess learns that it's important to nurture her relationship just as much as her new baby ...

The beautiful bond between twins

Simone, a twin, learns she'll witness the same precious bond between herself and her twin sister when she discovers she's carrying identical girls.

The bond between fathers and their babies

In this video series, Dr Karen Wynter talks to a dad about his own experiences and how he and his partner faced the challenges of being new parents together.

The day we welcomed Esme

Every experience is new as a first time mum, including the labour (as Jemma discovers) ... and when to know when you're in it!

The 'tie' between breastfeeding and my shredded nipples

Danielle knew breastfeeding was harder for some than others, however as she discovered, sometimes there's more to painful breastfeeding than simply your technique - your baby may have a tongue or lip tie.

Visiting hours - tales from the tired trenches

New parents have to learn new skills. Sometimes, so do their well-meaning friends who come to visit.

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