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Life as a mum

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New-mum stress and how to cope with it
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Child taking his first steps.
Capturing milestones
By Helen Brooks
Despondent woman looking out over a balcony
Is it normal to miss the freedom I had before becoming a mum?
Reviewed by Francesca Whiting, Digital content executive
Shelby with her two children
5 times I've been mum-shamed and why it's not OK
By Shelby Ojo
Smiling couple looking at baby
50 reasons why it's fun to be a parent
By Polly Logan-Banks
Woman, toddler and man outside looking at the camera
Cheap fun for kids: simple ways to make your child's day
By Charlotte McClure
Gemma and her family
One and done: 5 reasons why I choose not to have another baby
By Guest Contributor
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Ask an expert a question about mental health
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By Guest Contributor
18 gross things only parents do
By Helen Goddard
Woman reclining on a sofa and using a smartphone, with a baby on her lap
I'm a stay-at-home parent. How can I handle boredom?
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Couple laughing with baby
Laugh and learn: new parents share their most embarrassing mistakes
By Charlotte McClure
10 Times Motherhood Turned Me into a Total Loser
By Molly Forbes
17 things mums are judged for
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
10 boring things I love so much more now I'm a mum
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
Shelby with baby Ella
7 baby hacks to make parent life easier
By Shelby Ojo
11 things you should never do to someone else's child
By Clare Littler
Young pregnant woman and her friend chatting together
Mums' tips: keeping friends after a baby
Reviewed by Charlotte McClure, Social media manager
19 things mums swore they'd never do, but did anyway
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
baby toys and socks
Real lives: I had a baby when I was 16
By Jenny Leach
10 times motherhood made me cry like a baby
By Molly Forbes
Mum and baby laying on their backs looking at each other
Being the other mother
By Rose and Rosie
toddler and baby wearing party hats
Eight mums you should never judge
By Molly Forbes
11 great things about having just one child
By Lucy Dixon
Two preschoolers playing together on a sofa
Real lives: Two children by the age of 20
Reviewed by Rachel Gregory, Writer, Editor and Project Manager
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'We're raising our baby gender neutral'
By Guest Contributor
Woman and baby sitting in a field in sunshine
BabyCentre mums' tips: how to be a greener parent
By Joanne Lewsley
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4 beauty hacks that make JOHNSON’S® baby products great for me too!
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By Ali Bastian
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20 things that change when you have a baby
Reviewed by Charlotte McClure, Social media manager
Upset woman
18 first world problems mums will relate to
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
Two women holding babies and smiling on a sofa
Mums' tips: how to meet other new mums
By Jenny Leach
Mum holding her newborn baby
What I wish I'd known about life with a newborn
Reviewed by Francesca Whiting, Digital content executive
Family with three children outside on sunny day
Why 3 kids are the magic number
By Laura Davis
mum and grandmother with baby
My mum and I argue over my baby. How can I make her see I'm a mum now?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
baby lying on grass
20 easy ways to be a greener parent
By Charlotte McClure
Woman relaxing in bath with candles
Indulgences: how parents stay sane
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
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Preparing for your adopted baby's arrival
By Bernie Sheehan
A lady holding a smiling baby
I was diagnosed with cancer while on maternity leave
By Rosanna McAllister
You need time for yourself, as a mother. Here's how to get it
By Annie Ridout
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers... does it get easier, or is it just different?
By Frances Taylor
mum on sofa with toddler and baby
It's OK not to love every bit of motherhood
By Molly Forbes
Yes, I'm an older mum - so what?
By Sarah Cawood
I felt lost when I became a mum
By Clare Littler
mother and baby watching television
Is screen time good or bad for babies and children?
By Jenny Leach
Signs it's going to be a long day
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
17 Things You Instantly Forget After You Have a Baby
By Molly Forbes
I feel judged for being a young mum
By Bourn Sisters
Mum looking at baby on changing table
You know you're a mum when...
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Couple sitting in their living room working at a computer together
Who does most of the work in your home?
Wooden 'We love well behaved children' sign on a window
Do you regret the way you treated your parents?
10 ways to pamper yourself: photos
By Amalia Smith
Family enjoying a cycle ride on a sunny day
Are you the type of parent you thought you'd be?
20 things that change when you have a baby: photos
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Children up to no good: photos
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
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Totally normal: parenting edition
Smiling parents on a walk outdoors pushing a buggy
How are your eco credentials, now you're a parent?
Lexi and baby Xander
Things that no longer gross me out now that I'm a mum
By Lexi Birse-Tagi
Shelby and her little one
10 self-care tips for mums
By Shelby Ojo
Lexi walking with her baby
5 tips for dealing with mum guilt
By Lexi Birse-Tagi
Shelby with her two children
9 ways to save money when you have a baby
By Shelby Ojo
Shelby with her son
8 time-saving hacks for busy mums of toddlers and preschoolers
By Shelby Ojo
Woman with her baby smiling into a mirror.
How to get your body confidence back after a baby
By Jenny Leach
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Coping with two

Mum holding toddler girl
Preparing your two-year-old for a new sibling
By Holly Bennett
Dad talking to girl, with pregnant mum in the background
Preparing your three-year-old for a new sibling
By Holly Bennett
Mum and her child smiling with faces close together
When and how to tell your one-year-old you're pregnant
By Joanne Lewsley
curious toddler girl being introduced to a baby
Helping siblings bond
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Baby kissing pregnant mother
Preparing your one-year-old for a new sibling
By Holly Bennett
Grandmother with toddler
Supporting your three-year-old during the birth of a sibling
By Holly Bennett
Mum sitting with happy toddler
When and how to tell your two-year-old you're pregnant
By Holly Bennett
Toddler playing with blocks
How to introduce your toddler to your new baby
By Holly Bennett
Mum talking to toddler boy
When and how to tell your three-year-old you're pregnant
By Holly Bennett
Can I leave my toddler alone in a room with a new baby?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
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Blended families
Reviewed by Emma Woolfenden, Editor
Mum and Dad playing on the sofa with their baby and toddler
How to cope with a toddler and a new baby
Reviewed by Lorna Marsh, Freelance editor
Can my baby and toddler share a bedroom?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
16 top tips for coping with two children
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
7 differences between first and second babies
By Molly Forbes
Should I potty train my toddler before the baby arrives?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
dad on beach with baby and toddler
How do you know when you're done having babies?
By Molly Forbes
baby kissing a toddler girl
What I miss about life as a mum of one
By Molly Forbes
Will our toddler feel displaced by our new baby?
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Toddler kissing baby brother on the cheek
Sibling rivalry: why it happens, and what to do about it
Reviewed by Joanne Lewsley, Editor
Actually, it does get easier. Stop telling us otherwise
By Yvette Lamb
Family with two under two relaxing in bed
Parents’ tips: life with two under two
By Polly Logan-Banks
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How do I introduce my new baby to my toddler? (Video)
Two sweet sisters having fun at the playground
Brothers and sisters: photos
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Which gap between children do you think is best?
Shelby's two children
7 tips for dealing with sibling rivalry
By Shelby Ojo
Lindsey Horsman's daughters
5 survival tips on going from one child to two
By Lindsey Horsman
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Life as a dad

man and woman with newborn baby
I feel left out and jealous of our new baby. How can I get over these feelings?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
30 Things Only People Without Kids Say
By Choco Elahi
Real lives: "I'm happy to be a stay-at-home dad"
By Chess Thomas
Partners' guide to sex after pregnancy
By Daphne Metland
Couple in bed, woman is smiling down at her partner
Dads: how to rekindle your sex life after a baby
By Marie Kreft
Parents playing with a baby
Parental responsibility for unmarried dads
By Jenny Leach
Here's what dads-to-be REALLY think of your pregnant body
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
Two mums cuddling baby
Partners: How can I ease my guilt about being away from my baby so much?
Reviewed by Lorna Marsh, Freelance editor
Tom and baby Luca bonding
5 rollercoaster emotions experienced by dads of newborns
By Tom Piccirilli
Exhausted family on sofa
Can dads get the baby blues?
By Chess Thomas
Beautiful images celebrate a dad's love for their child
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
Two dads at the park with their toddler son, one of them is putting on the son's sock
Maintaining friendships after a baby
By Jenny Leach
How to be a supportive partner
By Lorna Marsh
Two new dads lying on a bed holding their newborn up
Partners: Nine reasons why you matter
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Two dads holding up toddler in front of waterfall on summery day
The same-sex parenting myths we'd like to bust!
By Lee Newbery
Reasons I'm glad I'm a dad
Reviewed by Jenny Leach, Editor and writer
Dad cuddling sleeping baby
My story: what I learnt in my first year as a dad
By Guest Contributor
Depressed-looking young man
Postnatal depression in dads
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
New dad's back-to-work diary
Reviewed by Charlotte McClure, Social media manager
dad with baby in a playroom
I'm a stay-at-home dad and feel out of place in my local baby group. What can I do?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
Diary of a new dad
By Charlotte McClure
Two dads sitting on beach, one behind the other with child on their lap
How I felt the day I brought my son home
By Lee Newbery
Dads and baby dressed up as the Minions
10 things I've learnt about parenting in my first year as a dad
By Lee Newbery
Dad with his three daughters
What I’ve learnt along the way as a dad of three
By Chris Hutchinson
Two women cuddling
Partners' guides: how can we rekindle our sex life?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
Dad hugging his daughter
Five myths of fatherhood
Reviewed by Charlotte McClure, Social media manager
Man spooning woman's bump
Diary of a pregnant dad
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
We'll do these 5 things differently with baby number two
By Adam Riches
Dads: I want my life back!
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Two dads holding child's hand looking at a waterfall from behind
We adopted our son and it was the best decision we ever made
By Lee Newbery
Two dads carrying child out for a country walk in wet weather
Adoption isn't a fairytale - and here are 5 reasons why
By Lee Newbery
Dads: I think we'll have another baby
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
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Money and benefits

Gemma Bird with a wad of cash
19 ways to enjoy your family holiday without blowing the budget
By Guest Contributor
new mum pushing a buggy
Sure Start maternity grant
By Joanne Lewsley
Baby Hope sitting on a bed
7 budget-friendly saving hacks for new parents
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By Lucie Sanderson
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Can we get any help with the cost of bringing up a family?
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Woman on phone holding baby
Cutting the cost of childcare
By Jenny Leach
Stacks of pennies and a plant
12 things I'm doing to save money
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
Couple working out finances
Universal credit
By Joanne Lewsley
Gemma Bird and her family
Budget-savvy saving hacks for new parents and beyond
By Guest Contributor
Dad working out finances
Your rights and benefits
By Lorna Marsh
Pregnant woman holding piggy bank
Building a nest egg for your baby
By Jenny Leach
Family at laptop looking at paperwork
Easy ways to lower your credit card debt
By Jenny Leach
Dad in a supermarket carrying toddler as she chooses vegetables
How to save money on your food shopping
By Jenny Leach
Man looking at finances on computer with child
10 easy ways to save money
By Jenny Leach
Stay at home dad holding toddler while doing housework and talking on the phone
How to survive on a single income
By Emma Woolfenden
Man and Woman putting money into piggy bank
Parents' money-saving tips
By Jenny Leach
Woman looking at laptop
Writing a will
By Jenny Leach
Woman on laptop looking concerned holding baby
How to get out of debt
By Lorna Marsh
Happy mother and baby sitting next to piggybank as mum puts money into the piggybank
Have you set up a savings account or other investment for your child's future?
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Did you buy too much baby equipment?
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Sex and relationships after birth

Couple lying down with woman's head on man's chest
Sex after the birth
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
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Is it true that after having a baby, you can't get pregnant until your period starts again?
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Man and woman kissing in bed
Contraception after having a baby: your options at a glance
Reviewed by Karoline Pahl, GP
15 relationship (and sex) survival tips for new parents
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
Man with serious expression sitting beside a woman
Becoming a stay-at-home parent has caused relationship problems. What can we do?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
Arguing with your partner since becoming parents? You're not alone
By Annie Ridout
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My contraception decision
By Lucy Toseland-Bolton
13 Common Arguments Between New Parents
By Choco Elahi
Unhappy couple sitting on a sofa
I feel like my partner doesn’t love me any more. What can I do?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
Couple smiling at each other side by side in bed
Keep your relationship on track after having a baby: parents’ tips
Reviewed by Charlotte McClure, Social media manager
Two pairs of feet entangled at the end of a bed
Eight sex secrets every new parent should know: parents’ tips
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Couple in bed about to kiss
Contraception while breastfeeding: your options
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Couple doing the housework together
How can I get my partner to help out more?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
Is My Husband's Vasectomy His Choice?
By Molly Forbes
Domestic violence and abuse
By Polly Logan-Banks
How I felt about sex after childbirth
By Molly Forbes
4 things that will happen to your relationship once you've had a baby
By Helen Goddard
Five Ways Kids Have Tested My Marriage
By Molly Forbes
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What can we do if we argue and fight? (Video)
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Does it matter if we argue in front of our baby? (Video)
A male and female dangle their feet from the end of the bed as they are lying together
Sex or sleep?
Photo of a parents taking a few minutes off to relax and drink coffee on their balcony, on a beautiful autumn day
How do you revive the romance in your relationship?
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When can we have sex again after birth? (Video)
Shelby and her husband
6 ways your relationship changes after having a second child
By Shelby Ojo

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