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What do you wish people had told you about?
Everybody's pregnancy and experience of early motherhood is different, but there are some universal truths out there that every mum-to-be should be aware of
Pregnancy, birth and a new baby can all feel very daunting. Your body changes and things you used to take for granted are now off limits, not to mention the fact you now have this little person who relies on you for everything. We asked some iVillage new mums for their top pregnancy and birth tips.
'The best intentioned advice can be wrong. Things have changed since we were brought up, and all babies are different. You know your baby better than anyone, trust your instincts and believe in yourself.' liz_h
'Routine really isn't important in the first few weeks, survival is! I was obsessed with getting a routine in place, but I now realise with a newborn, it's not going to happen. I didn't even know that babies couldn't go any longer than four hours between feeds and I had been reading all the books!' davinadevil 'I wish I had been told that breast feeding isn't easy and that it takes a lot of work to get it right.' jojane2006
'Accept all offers of help. You are not a bad mother just because the dishes haven't been done. Don't expect to be superwoman.' poffigirl
'Something I learned from with my first baby is not to go for the biggest possible pram with all the accessories. I soon grew tired of trying to cram this enormous thing into the boot of my car (which was also enormous) and I bought the smallest, lightest thing I could find.' lady_popster
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