November 2013
news
8 WHAT’S ON
A look at what’s going on this month
10 HOT OFF THE PRESS
Hip new shops, services and products
18 FINGER ON THE PULSE
Relevant news from around the world
20 ECO HERO
Ideas and products for greener living
advice
22 BEAUTY 101
Top tips for looking your best
24 RATED PG
Here’s your definitive guide to producing the
perfect progeny, courtesy of Orla Breeze.
26 IN YOUR OPINION
Readers’ thoughts on timely topics
30 WORK IT OUT
Exercise during pregnancy is almost always
a good thing, and it’s never too late to start.
32 LET'S GET PHYSICAL
At some point, every expectant parent
wonders what will happen to their sex life.
34 LABOUR DAY
Contrary to what you see in sit-coms, a dad
has a very natural role to play during his
baby’s delivery.
36 THE GOLDEN HOUR
Bonding in that first hour after birth can
bring long-term benefits.
38 POST-PREGNANCY PRIORITIES
Don’t worry about losing pregnancy weight
quickly; instead, enjoy being a mum.
resources
40 TOY BOX
Toys that teach and amuse
42 BOOKSHELF
Perfect picks for reading together
Bookshelf
pg 42
Eco Hero
pg 20
Toy Box
pg 40
Photography
Melanie Adamson
Model
Leila
Clothes
Leila
wears grey dress, $650,
Chateau de Sable, and holds
Jellycat London large bashful
bunny, $280, Tiny Footprints.
56
SICK
AND
TIRED
52
KEEPING
MUM
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