Partner & Family
Telling your family you are pregnant: when, who and how
Wondering when and how to share your pregnancy news with parents, in-laws and wider family? A step-by-step guide to telling family in your own time and way.
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Pregnant and single: drawing your circle of care
Expecting a baby on your own? A practical exercise for mapping your support circle, from birth partner to meal rota, plus encouragement that you are not alone.
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Partner & Family
Preparing older children for a new baby, age by age
How to tell a toddler, a primary-age child or a teenager about a new baby, with practical ideas for each age so your older children feel secure and included.
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Partner & Family
Ten conversations to have with your partner before baby arrives
From night feeds and money to faith and fears: ten honest conversations for couples to have before the baby comes, with prompts to make them easier to start.
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Partner & Family
In-laws and boundaries: kind words for tricky moments
Unasked-for advice, surprise visits, birth-room expectations? Real-life scenarios with in-laws and family during pregnancy, and kind, clear words to set boundaries.
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Partner & Family
Twelve simple ways to help your partner bond with the bump
Your body feels every change, but your partner only sees the bump. Twelve practical ideas to help a husband or partner feel close to your baby before birth.
