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Here in the Baby Mum-Mum Child Resource Center you can find everything to do with Parenting and Babies broken down into eight sections. These sections include: Parenting & Kids Health, Food & Nutrition, Growth & Development, Teething, Feeding, Safety, New Baby Care and a section we call "Just for moms".

JUST FOR MOMS


Getting Rid of Baby Belly

By Dana Sullivan
From YourBabyToday.com
Carrying a baby for nine months does a number on your abs. Now that your stomach muscles have been stretched to their outer-most limits, you're left with some major sag. But you can rebuild your abdominals, which you need now more than ever since you'll be carrying around a baby, lifting a car seat, pushing a stroller -- all tasks that are easier to do when your mid-section is strong. Here's a guide to getting your post partum belly back to normal.

Postpartum Yoga for New Moms

By Heather K. Scott
From BabyZone.com
Learn how yoga can strengthen your body, give you new energy, and help you relax and meet the unique challenges that come with being a new mom.

Taking Care of Mom after the Baby Comes

Taking Care of Mom after the Baby Comes | http://www.firstbabymall.com/expecting/parenting/mothercare.htm
By Karen Kleiman, MSW
From FirstBabymall.com
Many women approach motherhood with a sense of wonderment and cautious optimism. What kind of mother will I be? What kind of baby will I have? How will my life change? Will I be a good mother? No matter what else you do, no matter how hard you try to prepare and do your best - the very best thing you can do for your baby at this time is to take care of yourself. Here's a guide to caring for yourself so you can better care for your baby.

Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Period

Provided by: Healthwise
From Yahoo! Health
It is normal to feel excited, tired, and amazed all at once after delivery. You may feel a great sense of calm, peace, and relief as you hold, look at, and talk to your baby. During the first hour after the birth, you can also expect to introduce your baby to feeding by breast, if you plan to breast-feed. Here's an overview of what you can expect following the birth of your child.

Menstruation, Your Period and Ovulation After Baby

Every woman and her hormone levels are very unique, so it's difficult to say when a period will recommence after childbirth. Some women find their period will return the very next month following birth and at the other end of the scale, some women won't have menstruated until well after twelve months. Get the answers to all the questions you have about menstruating, your period and ovulating after baby.

Sex after baby: 27 things every new mom needs to know

Sex after baby: 27 things every new mom needs to know | http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nmomcare/0,,48nq-1,00.html
By iVillage.com
If you are like most new parents, your sex life has changed -- and not always for the better. Juggling career and family, midnight feeds and lack of sleep, not to mention the physical and emotional changes your body has undergone, can wreak havoc on your sex life. Here's 27 things every new mom needs to know about sex after baby.

The Real Cost of Raising a Baby

By Deborah Pike Olsen
From babycenter.com
You'll spend almost $10,000 on your baby's first year. Forty percent of moms said that having a baby costs a lot more than they expected. And many told us that it's the surprise bills that hurt the most. Even if you're prepared to shell out for diapers, food, gear, clothes, toys, childcare, and healthcare, unexpected or "hidden" extras may bust your budget. Here's a look at the most common unexpected costs associated with raising a baby and how to keep them in check.

Planning for Baby - Family Finances

Planning for Baby - Family Finances | http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/family/354-030/354-030.html
Published by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Raising a child involves many rewards and a lifetime of responsibilities. Among those responsibilities is the financial one, the cost of raising a child. It is a good idea to consider this before the baby arrives. Knowing the potential costs, your family may prepare by adjusting your monthly budget and begin setting aside money in your spending plan. That way, when the child arrives, the financial impact will be minimized. Here's a great guide to preparing for your family's finances and your children's future.

Going Back to Work after Baby

By Amy Capetta
From Parents.com
Just as you're getting used to being home with your baby and your work life feels like a distant memory, you realize that your maternity leave is coming to an end. Although you'll inevitably encounter a few bumps along the way, these five tips will make heading back to work a little less stressful.

Week by Week Pregnancy Guide

Week by Week Pregnancy Guide | http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/index.html
From StorkNet's Pregnancy Guide Online
Pregnancy is a wondrous and miraculous experience. This detailed guide gives you information for each week of pregnancy about baby's development, the types of changes that occur within mom's pregnant body, tid-bits for dads, specific info for pregnant moms of twins or more, inspirational thoughts and suggested reading.

Breastfeeding your child effectively

From KeepKidsHealthy.com
In almost all cases, breast milk is the most perfect food for your baby. Breastfeeding has a long list of benefits for both baby and mom. Here's some tips to help maximize the chance that you will breastfeed effectively:

Mothers' Groups: How to find one that suits you

From BabyCenter.com
When it comes to finding a mothers' group in your community, a lot depends on where you live. In some cities, facilitators organize groups and advertise them in local newspapers or parenting publications. In other places you'll have to actively seek out a group. Here's some tips on finding a new mothers group that's right for you.

Choosing a Theme for your Baby Announcements Cards

By Zimbio.com
Preparing for the arrival of a baby is such an exciting and memorable experience. Once the baby does comes, all your attention is directed to the baby and it can be easy forget many things like sending out birth announcements. Luckily there are a lot of options for simplifying the process for you. Here's a guide for choosing the perfect theme to announce the arrival of your baby.

Raising an Environmentally Aware Child

By Parenting.com
10 ways to get your child involved in the case.

 
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