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Companies taking advantage of new parents says NCT

New parents are being taken advantage of by commercial organisations, says the National Childbirth Trust. The UK's largest parenting charity, the NCT, has launched a manisfesto warning the next government of the pressures on parents from the moment their child is...read more

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20 things to do on your first day of being a mum

1 Smile. You and all around you won’t be able to stop yourselves. 2 Indulge in a glass of champagne to toast your newborn’s safe arrival. Bet you’ve forgotten what it tastes like. 3 Change your mind about newborn nappies – they used to look tiny, but now your baby’s here they look huge. 4 Convince yourself your baby really is... read more

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