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[ 13 Feb 2007 | 11 Comments ]
Ten Money Savers Every New Mum Should Note

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 be, it’s not a good idea. You are likely to receive many gifts after your baby is born, wait, and then buy extras when you can see exactly what you need. There are …

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[ 29 Jun 2006 | One Comment ]
Mummy State: Midwife Intervention

Since becoming a parent I have been quite surprised how much intervention there has been from health professionals.
So far it has gone something like this;
Midwife help in hospital, midwife visits for up to ten days after hospital, several health visits, several weigh-ins, 6 week check with doctor and health visitor, more weigh ins, three lots of jabs, a depression questionnaire carried out in my home and I have another visit to my home next week regarding weaning. Not to mention the monitoring of feeding, pooing, sleeping and everythingelse she …