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56 My precious moments Rachel Stevens on her new life as a mum

Rachel Stevens on her new life as a mum

62 Embracing our bodies after babies

62 Embracing our bodies after babies Friends talk openly about how things have changed

Friends talk openly about how things have changed

68 Guilty secrets

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68 Guilty secrets Did you really do that? Mums confess…

76 You’re the boss

76 You’re the boss Be inspired by the mums discovering new ways to work

Be inspired by the mums discovering new ways to work

86 Mother’s milk

86 Mother’s milk Four mums talk about their breastfeeding experiences

Four mums talk about their breastfeeding experiences

89 The dos and don’ts of blogging

89 The dos and don’ts of blogging How to make your mummy posts worth reading

91 Ask the experts Our team of professionals answer your questions

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114 Recipes worth remembering We’re loving Lisa Faulkner’s gorgeous new cookbook 120 Bake me a cake Go on, wow them with a home-made birthday cake

127 Springtime treats New foodie ideas for you and your little ones

133 The daddy Our resident dad battles with his competitive side

134 It’s all Wight here! Want a fun family break? The Isle of Wight is just the ticket

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14 Your letters Gurgle mums share their thoughts

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162 My model child Take a look at Pepper’s world

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