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Part 5: Got the baby. Get rid of the husband?
Most of you know that marriages can be stressful at the best of time, so the added pressure that comes with having a baby is not easy. Some couples who are going through a rough time think that the answer to their problems is a baby: “a baby to save a marriage.” Unfortunately this decision is more likely to destroy such a marriage than to save it. One statistic to keep in mind is that the state of a marriage one year before the baby’s birth is the best predictor of the quality of parenting. Change is always difficult and the arrival of this new person into a couple’s life…
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Aubergine Pasta
Elevate your pasta game with our delicious Aubergine Pasta recipe. Learn how to make this flavorful and satisfying dish with fresh ingredients and simple steps. Discover the recipe and tips for cooking with aubergines. Photo by Jane Doan
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How to always have something to wear
Always buying clothes but never have anything to wear? Step by step instructions on how to develop a wardrobe. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pensive-young-woman-choosing-outfit-while-dressing-in-light-vintage-bedroom-3768580/
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Part 4: Is this really my child?
If you’ve ever had an active interest in psychology than you are bound to have heard of the nature/nurture debate. It involves the degree to which the environment or biology (i.e. genes) determine our actions and our behaviour. There is no clear-cut answer but it has become widely accepted that both play a role in an individual’s life. Some researchers in behaviour genetics claim that the more we learn about genetics, the more we recognise the importance of the environment. Let us look at some of the factors which are or are not inherited. If you are hopeless at figuring out a map then it’s likely your child will be…
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Tomato Sauce – simple yet essential one to know
This is real Italian tomato sauce. Add a burst of flavor to your dishes with our Essential Tomato Sauce recipe. Learn how to make this versatile sauce with fresh and simple ingredients. Throw over spaghetti and you’ve got the perfect spaghetti Neapolitan! Photo by Dana Tentis
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How to find your size
Sizes mean nothing!! One manufacturer’s size 8 is another one’s 12. UK sizes look the same as US, but they’re not. German sizes look like French sizes but they’re not! Finding your size can be a challenge. But armed with your accurate measurements, you can decipher any sizing system. What you’ll need – A cloth tape measure and a full-length mirror. Take measurements undressed or in lightweight clothes. Pull the tape measure tight, but not too tight. Keep your arms at your side and have a friend take the measurements, for the best results. And don’t slouch! Stand up nice and tall. BustMeasure around the shoulder blades, under the armpits…
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Part 3: Premature births
One of the big fallacies of pregnancy is that it lasts 9 months. Most mothers start counting 9 x 4 and are waiting for a baby 36 weeks later. The truth is that a full term baby stays in the womb for about 40 weeks. Some babies however are not that lucky and come out early. To what extent this will affect the baby will depend on: how early the delivery was, what the baby’s birth weight is, the type of post-natal care and the environment during the early childhood. From 34 weeks onwards the baby is considered slightly premature but the difference between this and a full-term baby is…
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Risotto al Vino – Risotto with Wine
Experience the flavors of Italy with our Risotto al Vino recipe. Learn how to make this delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that features the rich taste of wine. This is a dish you’ll find throughout northern Italy. Ingredients Heat half the butter in a pot, add the rice, and cook over a very low flame, stirring so it doesn’t stick and burn. In the meantime, sauté the onion separately, in 1/4 cup of butter, until it is lightly browned. Keep warm. When the rice is done frying and the grains have become translucent, begin adding the wine, a glass at a time, and letting it evaporate between additions. Then add broth,…
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Part 2: Delivering The Baby
As the weeks of pregnancy go by, mothers are probably beginning to dread the big finale: labour. Decisions need to be made as early as this in your child’s life. The biggest issue is whether or not to take painkillers. If you want the natural birth then you may want to look into techniques like Lamaze that specify breathing exercises to reduce pain (we’ve all seen them on American sit-coms). If on the other hand you have as low a pain threshold as me, you may want to look into the epidural. This is a needle which is placed in your spine that desensitizes the lower area through nitrous oxide,…
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PARANOID?
I am a paranoid woman. Many male friends have told me so. Maybe you, the reader, are paranoid too. Maybe most women in Cairo are paranoid. Most women that is, who have had to deal with the sexual harassment that occurs perpetually on Cairo’s streets. PARANOIA: 1) mental disorder in which a person has delusions of grandeur or persecution. 2) abnormal tendency to mistrust others. (Oxford Dictionary) Do you often think to yourself about how pleasant it would be to go for a walk, get some fresh air, get some exercise, admire the scenery and feel refreshed. Well, think again. For most women going for a walk, the experience is…
