Breastfeeding is great for mum and baby, but it can make dad feel relegated to the subs bench.
With everyone focusing on the baby and the partner doing all the feeding, it’s normal for most blokes to feel a little pushed out.
SPARE PART
Because new mums probably won’t feel very sexy for a while, dads can […]

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The longer a mum breastfeeds her baby, the healthier she will be in later life, according to new research.
Doctors around the world agree that breast is best for baby. But new research now shows that the women who carry on breastfeeding for more than a year are 20% less likely to suffer from high cholesterol.The […]

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KNOW YOUR STUFF IF THE GOING GETS TOUGH.
Whilst it’s the most natural thing in the world, it’s not always a complete breeze. As a bloke you need to be ready to step in if things start to get difficult.
MYTH
It’s a myth that breastfeeding hurts. There may be a little discomfort during the first few days, […]

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BABY BONDING FOR BLOKES.
CUDDLES
Give your partner and baby plenty of kisses and hugs whilst they feed.
PLAY, PLAY, PLAY
Every bloke is good at messing around. And now you have the perfect excuse!
CHANGE NAPPIES
It’s not just about cleaning bums. Nappy changes involve talking to your baby, being gentle and taking care of their needs.
BATH TIME IS YOUR […]

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If you think breastfeeding is a job just for mum—think again! There’s loads of other stuff that needs to go on behind the scenes to make it happen.
So many women give up breastfeeding because they don’t get the support they need in the early stages.
It’s up to you to make breastfeeding a double act and […]

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Whilst there are two very good  reasons why dads don’t breastfeed, there’s no reason at all why they shouldn’t bond with their baby.
You might not have the boobs, but you do have the heart, the brain and a knack of finding ways around things. Are you really going to let the fact that you were […]

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29 year-old Salford rapper, Tim Cooke, is partner to Star Charissa and proud dad to 17 month-old Malachi. From beats to teats, we get the lowdown on daddy-hood from a man who’s done it.
How did you feel when you found out your partner was pregnant?
Fantastic, really excited. Then as it started to sink in I […]

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KAT BARBER, 20, FROM YORK WITH 9-MONTH-OLD BABY THEO
Kat lives in York with her son, Theo. Before she became a mum, Kat was working part-time and training to become a hairstylist at college. Kat finished her course before her maternity leave and is now back at college, realising her ambitions by training in beauty therapy […]

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KIM SWALES, 23, FROM SCARBOROUGH WITH 5-MONTH-OLD BABY MOLLY

Kim lives in Scarborough with her daughter, Molly. Before she became a mum, Kim was working full-time as a nurse. Now that Molly is a little older, Kim plans to return to work full-time, in January 2010. Outside of work, Kim likes to keep fit at the […]

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NIKKI CARR, 22, FROM SCARBOROUGH WITH 7-MONTH-OLD BABY ALFIE
Mum of three Nikki lives in Scarborough with her new son, Alfie, and two other children. Before she became a mum, Nikki was working full-time. Now that she has given birth to Alfie, Nikki is taking time out to take good care of her little ones.
Please […]

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