Lying in bed, uninterrupted nights with their partner and eating out are among the things new mums miss the most after giving birth, a study has revealed. Researchers found that while they surround themselves with their new baby in the first weeks, mums can’t help but miss parts of their ‘old’ life with sleepless nights meaning simply lying in bed is the thing most new mums crave. An uninterrupted conversation with a friend, late nights and being able to change plans at the last minute are also among the things new mums miss.