10 Great Tips on How to Handle Visitors After Giving Birth

Some new parents find the idea of visitors a welcome distraction from their day. Others find the concept more than a little overwhelming.  Wherever you sit on the spectrum of enjoying the company of others, you can be forgiven for becoming a little less social after having your baby.
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When Should You Do Antenatal Classes?

Becoming a parent is an incredible milestone, but it comes with a host of changes that can be daunting, especially for first time parents. Antenatal classes are all about offering expectant parents the education they need to make informed decisions, look after their bodies and care for their newborn babies. While you probably already have a long list of things you need to accomplish during your pregnancy, it’s a good idea to make time to attend antenatal classes.
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Sex in Pregnancy

Many women and their partners worry about having sex in pregnancy.  Generally, concerns are mainly centred around any potential harm to the baby or themselves.  However, unless they have been advised not to have sex, it’s generally safe to do so.  Babies in utero are well protected by the amniotic fluid and the muscles which make up the uterus and mother’s abdomen.

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