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Swine Flu Vaccines in Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 26/10/2009 12:15:41
Now that the swine flu vaccine is being delivered to GPs' surgeries, pregnant women will be among the first to get the jab
After the dip in new cases of swine flu in the summer, the pandemic does unfortunately continue to take hold in the UK now that we are into the season most commonly associated with colds and flu. Much of the advice still stands from when we first
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Review: Pregnancy and Fitness
By Sarah Lawson on 27/09/2006 01:05:39
Cherry Baker's book is a wonderful, detailed, but never daunting guide to body health in pregnancy.
Pregnancy and Fitness by Cherry Baker A useful and realistic book about safe fitness in pregnancyNot much to fault Features: Detailed chapters covering the body and its needs during pregnancy, the kinds of exercises you can do, eating advice
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Real mothers: Breastfeeding experiences
By Rachel Friend on 14/08/2006 01:09:46
Rachel had real trouble breastfeeding with her first child and now she is pregnant again, finds the challenge ahead a daunting one.
be difficult, in fact, all the advice had been about the birth only. I am now left feeling very nervous about the prospect of breast feeding my second child, and I'm only 26weeks pregnant!"It can be heartbreaking for women who are dealing with an inability
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Book review: Parenting for Dummies
By Sarah Lawson on 01/01/2007 02:01:42
The popular series of 'For Dummies' guide books turns its attention to that magical, mystical experience of raising babies and children.
its second edition). The UK authorship is important: much of the advice just wouldn't sound right to UK parents otherwise, especially when it comes to advice re childcare and other such locally related subjects.Brown is the senior editor for Boots
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Two great new feeding guides
By Sarah Lawson on 27/05/2008 01:05:55
Clare Byam-Cook's 'Top Tips' books for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are wonderful, honest and reassuring
square (CD-sized) guide books break down tips and useful advice into a more manageable format.With diagrams and simple explanations, the book takes you through the various important stages towards happy breastfeeding: preparing, what to expect
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New Baby: Medical Care
By ThinkBaby on 14/07/2009 01:58:48
What care can you expect for your new baby in the first two weeks after birth?
every other day, checking that you are healing properly, making sure that the baby's umbilical cord is healing well, helping out with any feeding problems you may have, or simply giving advice for other aspects of your baby's care, like bathing
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Post and win!
By ThinkBaby on 22/08/2005 14:26:51
Join in with our active forum community and you could win a prize - just for posting!
The ThinkBaby forum is already buzzing with questions there's already lots of useful advice to be had, so to encourage even more helpful and considered postings we're offering prizes for the best posts. This month you could win a £10 gift voucher
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More research supports Vitamin D in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/04/2006 14:04:30
A Canadian university has done further research into the value of Vitamin D intake during pregnancy.
medical journal CMAJ. For advice and information on ThinkBaby about vitamin D and other important supplements during pregnancy, click here.
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Panorama exposes unlicensed IVF clinic
By Monica Stylli on 16/01/2007 10:22:54
HFEA called in to investigate the treatment patients have received at the Assisted Reproductive and Gynaecology Centre (ARGC).
Genetics Institute after its licence was not renewed at the end of 2005. The HFEA has set up a helpline on 0207 291 8222 if you have any concerns regarding these issues. You can also email helpline@hfea.gov.uk for advice. To read the full story visit
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Review: Raising a Happy Child
By Sarah Lawson on 13/06/2007 09:17:04
Steve and Shaaron Biddulph's inspiring and reassuring book is a parenting bible of good sense and caring ideas.
Raising a Happy Child by Steve and Shaaron Biddulph A modern classic in realistic parenting advice, here in handy paperbackNot much to fault Features: Well laid-out chapters from the basics of the idea of parenting, through pregnancy and birth
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