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Giving birth around the world
By Kimberley Smith on 25/10/2010 10:36:57
How different can becoming a mum be? Find out with these weird and wonderful parenting traditions from around the world
You’d think that when it comes down to it, the experience of being pregnant, giving birth and being a mum can’t be all that different wherever you live. But actually, our traditions and beliefs, superstitions and expectations surrounding pregnancy
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Top 100 baby names for boys and girls in 2009 are revealed…
By Marina Nelson on 28/10/2010 17:41:22
Jack and Harry are no longer the nation's favourite boys names, as traditional names disappear
It's all change in the annual list of the most popular baby names just released by the The Office of National Statistics (ONS) for the year 2009.Older and more traditional boys' names, such as Andrew didn’t make the top 100 boys names this year
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Overeating in pregnancy could harm your baby
By Ploy Radford on 27/06/2011 14:48:39
Experts warn against traditional advice about eating for two
The traditional advice that mums-to-be should eat for two during pregnancy is in fact a harmful myth. A new study shows that children of mums who are obese in pregnancy are more likely to suffer from low IQs, eating disorders and psychosis
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Alyson Hannigan gives birth
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 15:37:35
Actress Alyson tweets baby news and an adorable snap
Alyson Hannigan has given birth to her second daughter and revealed the first snap of her new baby’s tiny hand on her Twitter page.It was announced last week that the American Pie star gave birth to her second daughter on 23rd May. Baby Keeva Jane
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Alex Gerrard gives birth to a baby girl
By Daniella Delaney on 02/11/2011 08:57:18
The wife of Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard name their third daughter in a tribute to Madonna
BeyAlex Gerrard, the wife of Liverpool and England footballer Steven Gerrard, has given birth to the couple's third child.The baby girl was born at 4pm yesterday afternoon weighing 7lb 15oz.Steven was present at the birth and confirmed that: "both
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Maclaren launches limited edition “gentleman’s” buggy
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 02/03/2010 13:30:03
Maclaren’s new Albert Thurston buggy is rather dapper and full of traditional English elegance
buggies.Albert Thurston is like old English gentlemen-ness in nutshell. Words like ‘dapper’ and ‘traditional’ spring to mind, as do ‘quality’ and ‘luxury’.Albert Thurston has been making fine accessories, such as suspenders and braces, for English gents
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Kourtney Kardashian wants a water birth
By Sophie Westnedge on 22/06/2012 17:08:00
A source close to the reality star reportedly reveals her birth plans for baby no 2
told Hollywood Life.“She has been taking pre-natal yoga classes and has been learning all about the benefits of having a home birth and water birth.”“With Mason [baby no 1], she didn’t know what to expect and felt more comfortable having a traditional
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A Cornish name for David and Samantha Cameron’s new baby?
By Kimberley Smith on 25/08/2010 12:09:15
Cameron's daughter makes an appearance 3 weeks early on Cornwall family holiday
16.30 Breaking news! According to Channel 4, the Camerons have named their baby girl Florence Rose Endelion Cameron. A traditional choice that matches their other two children, Nancy and Arthur.David and Samantha Cameron are studying the baby books
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More single women and lesbians become mums thanks to new IVF rules
By Kimberley Smith on 20/12/2010 13:27:09
Changes in the law have led to an increase in babies born to families with female-only role models
women also trebled in the three years, from 347 in 2007 to 1,070 in 2009.Legal changes include the right to register two mums or two dads on a child’s birth certificate and the need to demonstrate only “supportive parenting” rather than a male role model
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Cute new nursery furniture from Silver Cross
By Kimberley Smith on 16/12/2010 13:11:16
Classic pram designer turns its hand to creating three gorgeous new ranges for the nursery
, taking your baby right through from birth to toddlerhood.Handmade and available as individual pieces or as the full nursery set, Silver Cross is aiming to deliver designs that can be passed down through the family and take into account modern designs
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