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Practical guides and real stories from a Mozambican mum — from the positive test to the early years.
Looking for a special gift for a new baby? Ideas by budget, handmade and personalised presents, safety tips and how to get the size right.
Eating for two? Not quite. A practical pregnancy nutrition guide: key nutrients, everyday foods that help, what to avoid and tips for nausea — with examples from daily life in Mozambique.
Newborn, 0–3 or 3–6 months? A baby clothes size chart by age, weight and height, how many pieces to buy and tips to get the size right — including when buying gifts.
Everyone brings clothes for the baby — but what about mum? 15 useful, caring postpartum gift ideas, from self-care treats to practical help that’s worth its weight in gold.
Is feeling low after birth normal? We explain the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, the warning signs, what helps and how family can support you.
When to pack your hospital bag and what to bring: a complete checklist for mum, baby and birth partner — with documents, capulanas and tips for hospitals in Mozambique.
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A separation, a demanding job and a 10-month-old baby in lockdown. My experience of motherhood during the pandemic — and the lessons I carry with me.
When to start, how much to spend and what you really need: a practical baby layette guide with a checklist by category, quantities by size and tips for a warm climate.
What happens at your first prenatal appointment? When to book, how to prepare, the usual blood tests and scan, and the questions worth bringing with you.
Your baby’s essential layette list, by size and category, ready to print.
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