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It has been proven that a baby in the womb can distinguish its father’s touch from an unfamiliar hand on the mother’s tummy. So take every opportunity to stroke your partner’s belly, talk to your baby and play touch games (like ‘round and round the garden…’). You may feel silly doing this while your baby is still in the womb but your baby knows it’s you and it’s an invaluable opportunity to start bonding.

Touch Tips

 Exchange gentle oil massages with your partner. These are instant body boosts that will calm and relax you. Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil to 20ml of base oil (for example, olive or sunflower oil) and take turns massaging each other’s feet for 10 minutes each evening. This helps relax the whole body and is a caring way to bond as you prepare for parenthood.

 Share oil baths together and softly stroke your ‘baby bump’. This soothes and relaxes the baby, as well as nourishing your skin, keeping the skin elastic and supple, and preventing stretch marks.