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8 hours ago · In brief. 🗓️ Dr Deborah Lee, a GP, advises new mums on contraception post-birth, highlighting fertility changes and contraception options. 💡 Start contraception by day 21 post-delivery if not breastfeeding to avoid rapid successive pregnancies, says Dr Lee.

2 days ago · In brief. 📅 The study, led by Prof Margie Davenport from the University of Alberta, was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. 🏃‍♀️ Exercising 80 minutes weekly can reduce postpartum depression risk by 45%, with gentle walks recommended initially.

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4 days ago · Looking for the good, even (or especially) when it’s hard, is one of the science-backed suggestions for parents to come out of the research I did for my new book, Teenagers: The Evidence Base. I wrote it because, with my daughters hurtling towards the teenage years, it was the book I needed to read.’. After reading thousands of studies, here are some of my key findings to help parents of ...

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Feb 28, 2018 · Becoming a mum or dad is incredible. But the arrival of your baby means your life changes beyond all recognition. To help you through those early days, weeks and months of your baby’s life, here are 100 things every new parents needs to know…

Congratulations! Bringing a new baby home marks the start of a whole new chapter, and with so much different advice out there, it can be hard to know exactly where to start. Here’s everything you need to know about your baby’s health and development, plus top baby care tips.

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The journey to parenthood can be emotional and complex, filled with hope, excitement, and sometimes uncertainty. For many women, managing fertility concerns can feel overwhelming.