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Home Life & FinancesYour Maternity Rights
Financial considerations are part and parcel of all major life events and starting a family is no exception. The good thing about pregnancy is that you have at least a few months to find out what benefits you’re entitled to and plan accordingly. If you’re working, the chances are you can get some form of maternity pay depending on your circumstances. Don’t expect anyone to come and tell you all what’s what though – find out what you can get.
BabyNewborn babies and sleep
It can be difficult to know what to expect when you have a newborn baby, and sleep patterns are something that most parents take a great interest in. This page describes the basics of sleep - what to expect and what you can do to help develop good habits with your baby's sleeping. In the early weeks, sleep is closely involved with feeding which is often every 2-3 hours. Babies of this age often sleep for 15-18 hours in 24 hours.
PregnancyPreparing to breastfeed
Preparing to breastfeed is more about reading up and research than about physical preparation. Pregnancy hormones will do all the work of getting your breasts ready for breast feeding your baby and there's no need to rub in creams, scrub your nipples or massage your breasts in advance of the birth, despite the fact that you can buy special preparations that claim to help.
Play and activitiesWWT London Wetland Centre
London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London and was recently voted the UK's Favourite Nature Reserve by the public in the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2012. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people. It's indeed is an awasome place to spend a day with your little ones this spring!