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Managing as a young mum with a special needs baby

Two years after the birth of her daughter, Esther talks about some of the challenges of being a young mum with a child who has special needs

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Managing as a young mum with a special needs baby

 Two years after the birth of her daughter, Esther talks about some of the challenges of being a young mum with a child who has special needs
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What I wish I knew about pregnancy and birth

 What do you wish you'd known about pregnancy and birth? From budgeting for baby to the labour itself, our young parents share their insights and what they wish they knew about pregnancy and birth. 
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Healing from a C-section - my tips for recovery

 Alia gave birth to her daughter via Caesarean section at 19 - she shares her advice for healing from a C-section. 
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

My birth story - by Cheree

 Mum at 15, Cheree shares her birth story.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Getting back to being yourself after having children

 Young mum, Nelle, shares how she's learnt to be happy in her own skin.
19 Jun 2019 | Nelle W

Finding support during pregnancy and after birth

 Young mum, Leanne shares what makes her feel better when she has a down day.
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

The Lullaby Trust develops Baby Check app

 The Lullaby Trust has developed a free app called Baby Check. Find out more!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Being a parent with a disability

 Young mum, Sharmika writes about how she’s raising awareness of disabilities and illnesses.
19 Jun 2019 | Sharmika D

My complicated labour

 Young mum, Harriet, shares her labour and birth story.
19 Jun 2019 | Harriet W

My Stoptober update

 We caught up with Geneva for a Stoptober update. Find out how she's been doing.
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

Sharmika's birth story

 Sharmika, mum at 17, shares her birth and early post-birth story.
19 Jun 2019 | Sharmika D

What I was worried about as a young mum

 Young mum, Elsa, shared with the Little Lullaby team what she was worried about when her daughter was born.
19 Jun 2019 | Elsa L

How I dealt with depression during pregnancy and after

 To mark World Mental Health Day, we spoke with young mum, Leanne, about dealing with depression.
19 Jun 2019 | Leanne G

How to approach family and friends who smoke, before they visit

 Ellie explains why it’s important to ask family and friends who smoke not to do so before visiting your new born baby.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

Stoptober - Geneva's journey

 This Stoptober, we're following young mum, Geneva, on her journey of giving up smoking!
19 Jun 2019 | Geneva A

How I deal with my baby's allergies - by Megan

 Megan, mum at 17, shares the challenges of dealing with her daughter Nevaeh's allergies.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Changes to your body after giving birth - breastfeeding

 Some of the changes to our bodies after giving birth might come as a surprise. Ellie shares how breastfeeding changed her body.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L

When your friend's child has a health condition – the quick(ish) guide

 Holly, young mum to Poppy gives a quick-ish guide on what to do when your friend's child has a health condition.
19 Jun 2019 | Holly

Why go to antenatal classes for young parents?

 All parents have worries or questions about birth and the weeks that follow, no matter what age you are, but antenatal classes can help alleviate those fears.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

The less you smoke, the smaller the risk of SIDS for your baby

 The sooner you stop smoking, the better. But stopping even in the last few weeks of your pregnancy will benefit you and your baby.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Learn how to give first aid to a choking baby in 40 seconds

 If you only watch one video today, make it this one!
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What it's like to stay at a Teenage Pregnancy Unit

 Emily is a young mum who went to Willowbrook Place, a Teenage Parent Unit (TPU) in Maidstone, when she was 17. Here she tells her story.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

10 everyday challenges for parents of children with additional needs

 Sometimes it can be hard for people to know what life can be like for children with additional needs and their parents, so here are some of the most common challenges me and my son Jayden face.
19 Jun 2019 | Charlie S

How I kept motivated to quit smoking

 21-year-old mum Verona shares how baby Amelia inspired her to stop smoking for good.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Safer sleep for babies: young mums explain 4 simple tips

 Test your knowledge of safer sleep for babies in our true or false video.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

First aid for parents: what to do if there's something wrong with your baby

 Many parents worry about different conditions affecting their baby, such as finding their baby not breathing or meningitis, so it's a good idea to learn what to do in these situations.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

What happens at antenatal appointments? Morgan's experience

 Young mum Morgan on how going to her antenatal appointments may have saved her baby’s life.
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

4 yummy dinners that cost less than £1 per portion

 Who said delicious food has to cost a load of money?
19 Jun 2019 | Little Lullaby

Why and how I use cloth nappies: Ellie's vlog

 Ellie explains how she uses cloth nappies for baby Isaac in her new vlog.
19 Jun 2019 | Ellie L
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