Birth and Beyond - Dr. Yehudi Gordon A wealth of information reassuringly and sympathetically written. Great reference section at the backWith so much information it can take a little while to familiarise yourself with the book and realise how

Pregnancy affects us all differently. Some mums-to-be enjoy that much-talked-about pregnancy “glow” while others find themselves with swollen ankles and itchy skin. We asked our ThinkBaby mums on Facebook to tell us what they noticed most about how their bodies changed when they ...

Why exercise during pregnancy?Research has shown that regular antenatal exercise not only keeps you fit, it also helps with birth and postnatal recovery. So while we were once told to put our feet up and rest during pregnancy, that’s no longer the case.Growing concerns about obes...

Chantelle Houghton has revealed that the thought of drinking in pregnancy makes her feel sick with guilt. After fellow celeb mum-to-be Stacey Soloman was attacked for smoking this week, Chantelle’s not taking any risks with her miracle pregnancy.“I’ve read that one glass can caus...

Welly the Fishing Puppy Soft and colourful - lovely interactive partsNothing to fault Features: Jingling head, crinkly ears and sandwich, vibrating fish. Suitable from birth to 2 yearsPrice: £26.95 RRPContact:Beyond the RainbowHere at Think

There's nothing like having a baby to focus your mind on the goodness in what you eat and what you put on your body.Bath times during pregnancy can be a drag if you're used to steaming hot baths and saunas (both ruled out until the baby comes, I'm afraid), and luxurious scents wh...

Image of 32-week fetus courtesy of BabybondWant to see a bigger pic?What's happening with the babies?Congratulations on making it to the third trimester! If your twins were born now they would have a very good chance of survival, but the final months are when all the hard work of...

Once your child is potty-trained, you quickly appreciate the value of wipes rather than toilet roll for those ‘heavy duty’ toilet visits. Young children just don’t seem to be able to get themselves clean enough with dry loo roll!You can start to use the wipes you had for nappy ch...

New Pregnancy and Birth by Dr Miriam Stoppard A down-to-earth and practical guide for future mumsNot much to fault, though some of the photographs of birth might be a bit too graphic for some readers Features: Diagrams, photographs and chapters covering everything from choosing ...

A Perfect Start by Christine and Peter Hill Bridges the gap between pregnancy and baby books; focuses on parents as well as babies Despite its best efforts, there’s probably more information here than most new mothers can take in Features: Coping with the immediate aftermath ...