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It's ThinkBaby Food Week!
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/10/2006 10:37:44
From pre-conception nutrition to breastfeeding to toddler eating, there's lots to explore on the site this week, and every week!
This week on ThinkBaby we’ll be thinking about FOOD!Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, trying to conceive or you are already pregnant there are lots of ways in which you can make yourself feel better by thinking about what you’re eating
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New report links obesity to maternal deaths
By Monica Stylli on 04/12/2007 16:02:35
More than half the women who died during or after pregnancy between 2003 and 2005 were overweight.
that they should try and obtain a healthy weight before conceiving.
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Baby Boom Britain
By Monica Stylli on 11/04/2007 02:10:03
New research by Yell.com reveals top 10 baby hotspots in the UK.
or Robby?The research suggests that July was the peak time for babies being conceived last year, which coincides with the end of the World Cup and the UK festival season. As a result, Spring 2007 could see an explosion of ‘Owens’, ‘Robs’ and ‘Bobbies
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Foresight's colour code for healthy conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/12/2008 01:55:52
The charity Foresight believe good organic eating is at the core of successful conception, a great pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Here at ThinkBaby we have long been suppporters of the idea that healthy living increases your chance of having a successful conception. However, the charity Foresight – who invest in research, advice and treatment for increasing people's chances of getting pregnant, of cutting d...
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Win mum and baby pampering treats
By ThinkBaby on 04/02/2008 01:14:24
Just post on the ThinkBaby Birth or Newborn threads in our Forum during February and you'll be entered into our draw to win mummylicious and little me goodies
The forums are an essential part of what makes ThinkBaby such a popular website for everyone from those trying to conceive to women with tons of questions in pregnancy to parents wanting to swap ideas and share experiences. To say thank you for all
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High-calorie diet and gender
By Monica Stylli on 21/04/2008 14:19:27
Can your diet at the time of conception influence the gender of your baby?
breakfasts might increase the odds of conceiving a boy. 740 first-time pregnant women in the UK were asked to provide records of their eating habits during the early stages of pregnancy.56% of mothers-to-be with the highest energy intake at the time
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Study links Alcohol and Premature Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2009 00:05:38
An Australian study suggests a link between drinking in early pregnancy and an increased risk of going into premature labour
– even before they know if they have conceived – there are many women who only find out they are unexpectedly pregnant a few weeks into the pregnancy.Some experts feel this study may not be wholly conclusive and that further research and data is needed
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Why risk of Down’s increases with mum’s age
By Matt Fricker on 03/09/2010 12:30:07
As women grow older, their fertility declines due to a lack of a crucial protein, scientists say
A new study has shed light on why older women are more likely to suffer from fertility problems and have a greater risk of their babies developing conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.Researchers at Newcastle University and Newcastle Fertility Centre used eggs from young and old mi...
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Woman falls pregnant after early menopause
By Clio FitzHerbert on 29/03/2010 17:08:52
A delighted mum-to-be is celebrating her pregnancy despite going through early menopause at 21
confirming she was unlikely to conceive through IVF, she had other unexpected news – she was five weeks pregnant!Cassie’s problems began after the birth of her first child, Blake, now 10. “My menstrual cycle was erratic but I put it down to hormones,” she
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Woman advertises eggs on internet to pay student debt
By Kimberley Smith on 05/05/2010 14:49:34
Fertility experts warn egg donors to use official IVF clinics after woman offers eggs for sale on Gumtree
A woman used the free classified website Gumtree to try to sell her eggs to couples having trouble conceiving.Marje Khan, who attended Brunel University 10 years ago, told the Evening Standard she hoped to earn £4,500 from her eggs to pay off some
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