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How your pregnant bump loves your unborn baby
By Liz Stansfield on 11/11/2010 11:30:40
Find out the reassuring ways your growing bump is helping your baby to form and develop from the moment you conceive
Your bump looks after your babyIf you’re reading this with a growing baby bump, your body will be working overtime to produce your unborn baby within. But what’s going on in there? From keeping her warm at night, to developing millions of brain
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Pregnancy lifestyle changes
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/10/2009 00:02:08
It's not just about a growing bump and medical appointments – having a baby is going to change the way you live for nine months at least!
baby for a while, you may have already approached the issues of diet and nutrition. It's important to understand why alcohol should be limited in pregnancy. Many women feel unwell or get heartburn when they drink during pregnancy, which is a good
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 12:09:10
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
or GP and seek help if you have noticed a big change in movements or a gradual one over a few days, or if your baby doesn’t seem to respond to any stimulus.Will I get pre-eclampsia?About one in 10 pregnancies will be affected by pre-eclampsia and your
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A day in the life of your bump
By Jane Thynne on 10/08/2011 08:57:16
From listening in to your fave TV show to enjoying the same lunch, here's what your unborn baby's up to inside you from the moment you wake up...
, amazingly, his brain, lungs, heart and liver are all growing. By 12 weeks your unborn child is fully formed and can now start moving about and exploring his watery world. You’ll get a first glimpse of your baby during your initial scan at 12-14 weeks
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The weird and wonderful ways celebs commemorate new babies
By Kyrsty Hazell on 30/03/2011 11:46:31
Looking for a unique way to remember your pregnancy and birth? Myleene Klass, Mariah Carey and Alanis Morrisette are all fans of the new trend for doing something a little bit kooky before baby comes. Why not give it a go?
mortal mums follow.There are lot's of wonderful (and some weird) ways to capture your experiences of pregnancy for you to treasure as a keepsake. From plaster casting your growing bump, or having your unborn baby's face made into a pendant, to recording
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10 things you should never say to a pregnant woman
By Daniella Delaney on 01/11/2011 11:51:20
When you're bursting ready to give birth, the last thing you need are any of these phrases coming your way
You feel like you've been carrying your baby around for an eternity, your back is aching, your ankles are swollen and you're exhausted all the time. In short, you're not a happy bunny. But you're just about managing to cope with pregnancy
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Can you predict your unborn baby's sex?
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/02/2011 16:05:57
Old wives' tales on predicting the sex of your baby, for all you mums-to-be who can't wait for your 20-week scan!
through your body, we think you’d be hard pushed to find a mum-to-be who isn’t moody or hormonal!Baby bump shapeIf you're carrying your pregnant bump out front, it's said to mean you'll have a boy. If your baby bump grows outwards, expect a baby girl
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Is it a pregnancy myth or fact?
By Anna Lewis on 15/03/2012 10:42:53
From avoiding cats to going into labour during a full moon – we investigate the truth behind some well-known pregnancy myths
You can tell your baby’s sex by food cravings, bump size or swinging a gold pendant over your bellyFALSEWouldn’t this make things easier? Sadly there’s no scientific proof that food cravings, bump shape and size or the direction of a swinging
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The best things about being pregnant
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2010 17:28:16
Pregnancy can be uncomfortable and hard at times but there's so much to enjoy. We asked our ThinkBaby mums for their favourite thing about being a mum-to-be
There's a lot written about the discomforts of pregnancy that you've be forgiven for thinking it's all bad! So we asked our Facebook ThinkBaby mums for their top pregnancy moments."I loved my bump! Feeling the baby move was just amazing
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“I’m pregnant” is the perfect excuse to get out of housework
By Kimberley Smith on 01/11/2010 14:59:13
What mums-to-be really use their pregnancy as an excuse for, from housework to grumpiness!
to by 68% of the mums. Similarly, 59% used pregnancy as a reason to be less active (although being active in pregnancy is much better for you and your baby!) and 51% enjoyed paying less attention to their appearance.Surprisingly, as both activities are safe
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