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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!
! You'll find that, even after your baby is born, learning how to mark out your own space for relaxing will be a great gift to yourself.
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What is baby massage?
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/01/2010 01:12:33
It might seem strange to take a fragile new baby and start pumelling him about, but baby massage is safe, reassuring for your baby, and a fantastic bonding activity you can start almost from birth.
and an hour.A precious timeI feel really lucky to have done baby massage with both of my babies, because a friend recommended it before my first was born. It was one of the mother-and-baby experiences that gave me the confidence all new parents need
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Buyer's Guide to Pregnancy Footwear
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/10/2007 01:43:58
Though a great pair of red high heels might be your treasured possession, pregnancy is probably the time to give them a rest!
that will disappear again once your baby is born.The increase in body temperature in pregnancy may also make you feel hotter and your skin appear more red and irritable. The rise in temperature is caused by an increase in your basal metabolic rate.Hormonal changes
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Review: BabyCare Obi TENS
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/01/2008 01:52:05
A great TENS machine that's easy to use for pain relief at home and in hospital, throughout your whole labour
after her new baby - her third born with the aid of TENS pain relief, so she has quite a bit of experience to compare this machine with!)In action: Most TENS machines are compact, but the Obi TENS is much lighter and slender so it's easy to clip onto
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New Cot Death Awareness Campaign Hits Hard
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2008 10:42:17
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths has launched a powerful short film to get the important message of safe sleeping to new parents
; have been drinking alcohol; take medication or drugs that make you drowsy; OR if your baby was born premature or small at birth, or is less than three months old.There is also a risk that you might roll over in your sleep and suffocate your baby
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Know-how: Coffee in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/05/2010 01:13:02
Latest findings make the Food Standards Agency adjust its advice to pregnant women, concerning coffee drinking
it should not make a drastic difference to most mums-to-be.Why is caffeine dangerous in pregnancy?Drinking larger amounts of coffee a day has been associated with pregnancies where the baby is born low birthweight which in itself can raise the risks of cot
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Know-how: Registering the Birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/01/2009 02:58:55
Did you know you only have a limited time to register your child's birth? Here are some essential tips
: registering the birth.What is 'registering the birth'?When a child is born, they need to be registered in order to receive a birth certificate.It is not only a legal requirement that new parents register the birth, it is also essential so that you can claim
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Turning a breech baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/07/2009 00:59:30
If you find out that your baby is breech, it can often be 'turned around' so that it's in a better position for labour, but how is this done?
In the weeks running up to the birth, your baby is likely to move into the 'head down' position. This is completely comfortable for your baby, who is floating in amniotic fluid, and the position is the best possible way in which a baby will be born
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Baby's Sickness: When to Call the Doctor
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/06/2008 00:32:34
Many babies go through periods when they are unwell for a day or even just a few hours, but when does sickness require GP attention?
child is very unwell. (As well as/or senstivity to light.) A weak cry – soon after your child is born you begin to understand his cries and a weak or rasping cry, compared to the bellow of 'I'm hungry' or 'Change my nappy' will be more notable.Your child
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Should I Breastfeed My Baby?
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2009 01:54:31
When you're pregnant, how to feed your baby is one of the big choices ahead of you. Breastfeeding is great, but honestly, what are the pros and cons?
As we have seen on our pregnancy forums, the issue of whether or not to breastfeed once your baby is born is a very hot topic.In some cases, pregnant women are simply turned off the idea of breastfeeding, or their partners discourage them from
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