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GLUM MUMS I To pee or not to pee!

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HOT MUMMAS | How to cope without a shower for a week, or how not to stink in a crisis

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HOT MUMMAS I Natural Hair Colouring

Tints of Nature Available from www.tintsofnature.com from £8.99 or in UK call: 01590 613490 I haven't really dyed my hair since getting pregnant with my first baby, just in case of any chemicals getting to the baby during pregnancy or breastfeeding. I am now pregnant again and still nursing, so still being extra careful but felt I needed a 'lift', so was looking...

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Angela Langford

HOT MUMMAS I Angela Langford

Angela Langford produces a range of natural and organic skincare products which can be purchased online, at www.angelalangford.com. Angela kindly sent me some samples that are safe for pregnant and nursing mums. I like the explanation of how she makes the ingredients work together on her 'about' page. Many other products claim to be natural and to have benefits but with no explanation...

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GLUM MUMS | Telophase - embrace your inner baldy

Now as a mum-to-be I haven't experienced this yet, but am fully aware - and you should be too. Lets discuss hair...and more frankly, hair loss. During your pregnancy you'll have noticeably thicker and healthier hair (if a little brittle) during the anaphase but 16 weeks after birth you'll experience an alarming rate of hair loss - the telophase (terrible phase, we say). You're...

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baby bump

CELEB MUMMAS | Got a bump? Might as well show it off like Jennifer Love Hewitt!

When I was preggers I found that I could suddenly wear all the tight, stretchy dresses that had been gathering dust in my wardrobe due to not having a flat enough tummy to wear them. It was brilliant. So good for Jennifer Love Hewitt for being a shining example of how to show off a baby bump. She looks fantastic in this tight black...

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BABY VS MUMMA | Finally a guilt-free baby range that smells good!

I've tried a fair few baby products recently for this blog and the one thing that stands out for me is that the guilt-free ones - i.e. which have no parabens or similar nasties - never smell that good. Admittedly this is because they are usually fragrance free but I'll be honest, I want my baby to smell nice! I do, after all, spend a...

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baby weight

FIT MUMMAS | New emergency eating regime doing the job - yay!

Sept Stats Weight: 62.4kg - YAYYYY! ~ With only just over 2 weeks left until my holiday I decided I had to turn to my old faithful eating regime to lose some weight. And it's already working after only 4 days! There's no secret to it, it's dead simple. All I do is eat normal breakfast and a large late lunch, and then...

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GLUM MUMS | to douche or not to douche? There's no question

I just read a hilarious forum thread on mumsnet where this woman was shocked to hear her young neighbour and her friend discussing the how their shower gel made them itchy when they used it to wash inside their bits. She might have been shocked at young women douching but I can't say I am. It's pretty common among women in the US already and it...

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FIT MUMMAS I WaterBaby Pregnancy Care Drink

Info: WaterBaby is a vitamin and nutrient enriched drink that is designed as an alternative for the many women who struggle to take traditional tablet form supplements during pregnancy due to morning sickness. I was really sick with my last pregnancy, so thought I would give it a try this time round, (even though I am not nearly so sick this time, thank...

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HOT MUMMAS I Non-Toxic Nail Polish

During my last pregnancy I avoided wearing any nail polish at all, (and thus also using polish remover), to avoid any risks to my unborn baby. I am now pregnant again and still breastfeeding, but feeling very unglam, so wanted to look into alternatives to traditional nail polishes that are safe for mums-to-be and nursing mothers. In 2006, some companies removed the top...

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HOT MUMMAS I NSPA Mum to be Range

I really like NSPA's luxurious range of great value products in general, so thought I would try some bits from the 'Mum to Be' range, which is available from Asda Direct. The Mum to Be range is designed to cater for the changing needs of your skin during pregnancy and as a new mum, helping to calm and relax whilst also focusing on...

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Baby vs Mumma

BABY VS MUMMA | Can baby wipes double up as cleansing wipes?

I'm off on holiday to Cyprus in a few weeks, and am thinking about ways to fit everything into our 40kg Easyjet weight allowance. Normally this would be enough for two of us, but babies don't tend to travel light! As far as beauty products go, I'll obviously be stocking up on minis (bizarrely one of my favourite things about travelling is buying...

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HOT MUMMAS | Blackthorn Body Oil, Dr Hauschka

It's not often we hone in on one product, but when it's so good you want all your friends to snaffle it - we have to. Dr Hauschka Blackthorn Body Oil (which I've incorrectly been calling Buckthorn lol) is incredible - and I'm sure so many mummas would agree should they be acquainted with this pregnancy hero. I've been slathering it on my...

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