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Fetal development: Week 20
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 15:24:19
Half-way there!
online pregnancy blog. If you want to keep track of your pregnancy's highs and lows then why not start your own blog? Other weeks 1-4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24
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Fetal development: Week 5
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 11:10:33
Things are happening faster than you might think
for as a dad.Pregnancy books - Check out ThinkBaby reviews of pregnancy and birth books before investing in your own. See reviews Other weeks 1-4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22
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I'm pregnant! What now?
By ThinkBaby on 30/09/2009 00:10:30
Essential dos and don'ts to start your pregnancy on the right track
important is folic acid which is crucial for your baby’s development. Calcium and iron are also very importantMake a first appointment with your doctor to: confirm your pregnancy, start your antenatal care and discuss any medication or herbal remedies you
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Will my baby be low-birthweight?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/03/2008 01:42:41
Having a baby who is under 5lb 8oz at birth can signal long term health problems, but is there anything you can do to reduce the risk of a low birthweight?
to during your pregnancy.The highest risk social group is women living in deprived conditions (sadly NOT a thing of the past in Britain). Poor antenatal care and bad nutrition play their part in increasing the chances of having a low-birthweight baby. Make
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Pregnancy second time around - labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2009 01:21:41
You've been through it once, but what can you expect to be different with labour this time?
birthing experience in the days leading up to labour, and probably in early labour itself, as with your first. Unlike the last time around, you now have another child to take care of, and as you don't know when labour will start, your first child may
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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
Institute on Drug Abuse. Research Report Series–Marijuana Abuse. Updated 10/13/05[3] Briggs, G.G., et al. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation 7th edition. Philadelphia, PA, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005.
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Planning ahead for birth when you're already a mum
By Maria Muennich on 08/07/2008 14:30:42
Preparing your child for becoming an older brother or sister is one thing, but preparing them for the actual birth can make an important start for this new relationship
plan for their care as you and your partner are busy bringing their new sibling into the world, and do you prepare them for what's going to happen on the big day? Labour and birth might be just the first steps of your child's life as an older sibling
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New Dad: Feeling part of the team
By Maria Muennich on 01/04/2008 13:42:57
If you're a new dad in danger of feeling like a spare part then be assured that you have a crucial role to play in the care of your new baby
up a lot about looking after a newborn, but you can also read up on the what your baby needs and how your baby changes as she grows (going to ante-natal classes with your partner is a good start for picking up baby-care basics). You need to know how
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Preparing for a premature birth
By Maria Muennich on 23/10/2008 01:13:47
Whether you have months or only hours, there are a several things you can do to prepare for a premature delivery and try to make it as personal as possible
from them to intensive care. But currently as many as 7% of births in the UK are premature to some degree, and 2-4% are very premature (under 32 weeks). Premature birth is considered high-risk and - whether delivery is vaginal or by caesarean
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Know-how: Emergency Caesarian
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2009 01:45:46
Even if you plan to have a natural birth, it's good to know all about c-sections in case of emergency
About 20 per cent of all births in the UK are carried out by caesarian section (or c-section) and, whilst you may have absolutely no intention of having one, the procedure is there to save lives when and if the time comes, so it's good to at least
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