To the Mama about to be
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How exciting! It is such a life changing event. There are so many wonderful things that happen when you become a mama, some not so wonderful things and some downright terrifying things (not to scare you too much just yet though). Most of the well-meaning advice generally focuses on the ‘sleep while you can – it’ll be years before you sleep properly again’ and ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ – when exactly is that again? Helpful tip #1. When I was expecting my first baby, the most practical advice I was given was to wear them in a baby carrier. This was helpful for a number of reasons but mainly your baby wants to be close to you. It’s a scary world out here, far from the comfort and safety of mama’s belly. While they are able to be close to you, your arms are free, allowing you to do something else (‘more productive’) at the same time, such as hanging washing, dishes, looking after other young children or running your own...