Yesterday I talked about the issue of a daughter being legally allowed an abortion without a parent’s prior consent or knowledge.
Today is a similar discussion. The fact;
If your son’s girlfriend is pregnant, not only does he have no rights when it comes to deciding the outcome of the pregnancy, but the girlfriend has no [...]

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Before I start, this is not another post about whether abortion should be legal or not, and I would like to keep that discussion for another day. Thanks
I want to discuss abortion where it directly relates to parenting.
Did you know that a girl of any age may have a termination without consent?
Did you [...]

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The books and magazines would have you believe that you need everything. I’ll let you into a little secret, you don’t need all that stuff, but what you DO need you need A LOT of, especially in the newborn phase.
I’m going to attempt an inventory of everything I actually used during pregnancy, birth and [...]

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There’s always so much information about breastfeeding but never much guidance for formula feeding. This is just a general idea of what’s involved, you should always read the instructions on the tin.
1. Read the back of the tin it gives clear directions and measurements.
2. Take a sterilized bottle and fill with cooled boiled [...]

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Socially recognised mothering standards eh? Yeah, you know, all that stuff that as a mother you are expected to do and the unsaid standards you are expected to keep [at all times].
1. One should work until they drop (literally) before beginning maternity leave, you should be so tired you can barely stand up [...]

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I have submitted an article to GNMParent’s discussing the news that some dads will be asked not to attend the first midwife appointment with their pregnant partners.

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1. Accept Hand-Me-Downs
Don’t be too proud to accept second hand goods, the money you save can be used to buy other baby products. Alternatively put the savings into a trust fund, your baby will be pleased you did when they turn eighteen.
2. Don’t Go On A Spending Spree
As tempting as it may [...]

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When it comes to pregnancy, birth and therafter everyone has some piece of advice for you. Here are the pick of the (large!) bunch I was given.

1. Buy more vests and babygro’s than you think you’ll need.
2. Take baggy pyjamas and big knickers to hospital, especially if it’s a c-section.
3. If bottle-feeding, have at [...]

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A couple of weeks ago I advised you to start a scrapbook or a baby blog. Well I have found a place where if you are new to blogging you can easily start one. Baby Blog not only provides you with articles and information for every stage of your pregnancy but provides a [...]

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Invest in a maternity pillow, particularly if you want to get any sleep over the coming months. They come in a range of shapes and sizes, to be honest I got one off eBay for a fiver, I just removed the cover gave it a good wash and it did me fine.
Here is a [...]

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