Parenting: bonding and love

It's both thrilling and daunting to be first-time parents, so take your time and enjoy bonding with your baby as your love grows. Your parenting skills and feelings towards your baby will quickly grow and so will your confidence.

Mother love and instincts

Most mothers are exhilarated, although exhausted, after the delivery of a baby and feel great love for the child. Some mothers, however, find they feel nothing at first.
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A mother's love

Love is important to help a child grow and several recent studies show just how important a mother's love really is. The bond that unites mother and child is an important one.
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Bonding with your newborn

A newborn baby sleeps for most of his first days, so you should spend all of his waking time with him. Research has shown that physical contact with you, the sound of your voice and the smell of your body are very important during the first few days of life. During this time your baby forms a...
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Dad: getting to know your new baby

The first few weeks with your new baby are such an important time. You'll need to get to know her and start feeling comfortable in your new role. Your contribution is vital so spend as much time as you can with your baby.
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Motherhood at 20, 30, 40…

Tell me how old you are, and I’ll tell you what kind of mother you’ll be! At 20, 30 or 40, mothers have different ways of approaching childbirth and child rearing. Material concerns, time management and nurseries all come into the equation. A French survey gives some insight into today’s various...
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