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Parenting and Pregnancy can be very daunting and sometimes, it can really help to speak to people who have been or are going through the same things that you are. The Madmums Buddy Scheme has been designed to put you in touch with other Mums who have experience in specific areas of Pregnancy and Parenting. You can use this free and confidential service on a "one to one" basis away from the forums to get in touch with one of our Buddies who will then contact you personally. These areas are:
Breastfeeding
Caesarean Section
Education
Miscarriage
Post Natal Depression and Depression
Pregnancy
Single Parenting
SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
TTC (Trying to Conceive)
Our Buddies have all been carefully selected and each one has experience in the area that they are assigned to, and are happy to give friendly advice based on their own experience as Mums.
For more information about the Madmums Buddy Scheme and how to access it, please click here.
Many women every day hope to discover they are pregnant. Many try for months, even years to conceive a child. There are many different signs that a woman may be pregnant. All the symptoms occur at different stages of pregnancy depending on the woman and some are fortunate enough not to have any of the usual signs. Below you will find a list and a small explanation of a few of the more common signs/symptoms of early pregnancy. If you are ....
During pregnancy the female body goes through many, many changes. Some hormonal, some mental and some physical. One of the common changes that can occur is a change in the skin, in form of pigmentation or sometimes rashes. Most of these are completely harmless although occasionally, they may be an indication of something that needs further attention. Here are some of the most common rashes that can occur during pregnancy:
Pigmentation changes
This article is not a legal document but is simply available to help guide you on your legal responsibilities as a parent.
Children in Paid Work
A part time job can be a great way to teach children about their responsibilities and for them to be able to earn their own money. It can be a good basis for future employment however there are rules and laws governing children in the work place.
Children cannot work part time until the age of 13. ....
Toilet Training or Potty Training as it is sometimes known is often considered one of the most stressful times in parenting. It is a huge event in a child’s life and can in turn be very difficult to face.
The key to successful training seems to be about waiting until the child is ready. Just because your mum says you were trained by 18 months, and your friends little girl is fully trained by her second birthday, doesn’t necessarily mean your ....
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Thanks to Harper Collins’ new children’s book website My Magical Book (www.mymagicalbook.com) your child can now star in the illustrations of their very own storybook alongside their favourite characters. With just a few clicks you...
La Fee Noire, designer of maternity and new mum clothing, is offering a fantastic prize to TWO lucky madmums. Each winner will receive either a gorgeous Maternity Goody Bag or a lovely New Mum Goody Bag - each has contents with a value of...