What was supposed to be a sweet and lighthearted mother-daughter moment took an unexpected emotional turn this week when Cardi B was seen saying just five words to her daughter, Kulture — and the internet can’t stop talking about it. During what appeared to be a behind-the-scenes video recording for a family-themed campaign, Cardi B,…
Hiccups are common in babies under a year old and are usually nothing to worry about. Many babies even get hiccups in the womb. If you felt a rhythmic jerking sensation during late pregnancy, it could well have been your baby hiccuping! Frequent hiccups shouldn’t bother your baby, or cause him any problems. In fact,…
Changing your newborn’s nappy for the first time may seem daunting. But it will soon become second nature to you and your partner. After all, you’re going to get plenty of practice! These tips should help you along the way. 1. Choose the right kind of nappy The first thing to do is decide what…
There is no better place to get advice about parenting from those who are deep in the throes of baby-rearing. Members of the BabyCentre community have been discussing what gold advice and knowledge they wish they’d been given before they had their baby, so we’re sharing the love: “The postpartum period – heavy bleeding, stitches hurting etc….
The comedian Michael McIntyre put it succinctly when he said: “The people without children, they think they know. But you have no idea”. It’s an old clip, but I urge you to look it up on YouTube because he’s right. Before you have kids, you’ll think you know. But you don’t know. You can’t know. And that’s not a…
Every labour and birth is different, so it’s hard to know exactly what to expect. But the more you read up and learn about childbirth, the more prepared you’ll be. Talk to mums, dads and friends who have been birth partners about their experiences of childbirth. This will give you a better idea of how you can be supportive….
If your partner decides to breastfeed, it will provide a great start for your baby. It will give them all the nutrients they need and give mum and baby a chance to bond. But this doesn’t mean you’re left out as the partner and new parent. There are lots of ways you can support your…
You may be advised to have a caesarean section, or a planned repeat caesarean, if you’ve had complications in a past pregnancy or during this pregnancy. These may include the position of your baby, the placenta, underlying medical conditions and if you’re expecting twins or more. Or you may have your own reasons for wanting an elective…
So last week was half term. Hunter is three and still in nappies, showing no signs of wanting to be out of them any time soon. So my husband and I made an executive decision: we would use the week away from nursery to see if we could nail the potty thing, and in the course of…
In a jaw-dropping revelation that has left fans stunned and the music industry buzzing, Cardi B has finally opened up about her prolonged absence from music — and the explosive reason behind it. In an emotionally raw interview aired just hours ago, the Grammy-winning rapper didn’t hold back as she revealed, for the first time,…