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Singing to my bump in the bath really helped me bond with my baby daughter. As she grew, she started to kick when I sang the same songs - it seems babies can hear better when you're submerged in water because it carries the vibrations of the sound to them more clearly. Now, when she's restless, it's those songs that always calm her down.
Kayleigh Lappin, from Newcastle, mum to Hope

I found it quite difficult to bond with my bump at first, as I was feeling quite low during my pregnancy. Then my midwife suggested I go out for long walks every day and talk to her constantly while I was out. It really worked, and within a few weeks I felt much closer to her. She's 9 months old now and she means the world to me!
Natalie Thomas, from Bournemouth, mum to Cleo

I played games with my bump. I'd gently poke him in different rhythms and he seemed to copy! It was amazing to know there was a real, thinking person inside.
Kate Fisher, from Leeds, mum to Jack

I had real problems sleeping when I was pregnant with Casey, but whenever she woke me up I'd tell her stories about my day until I fell asleep again. It seemed to settle her, and I felt like she was a little friend. Being a single mum, it was good to have someone to share things with.
Karen Jones, from London, mum to Casey

By Kayleigh Lappin

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