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Woman has surprise baby after blaming labour pains on curry
By Lara Brunt on 03/06/2011 09:32:11
A clueless curry lover was stunned when she gave birth hours after suffering stomach cramps
Tucking into a curry to kick-start labour is a popular pregnancy myth – but it seemed to work for one new mum from Wales! Jessica Williams had no idea she was pregnant and thought her love of the spicy stuff was the cause of her crippling stomach
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Tips to help start labour naturally
By Kimberley Smith on 14/10/2010 14:37:22
Encourage labour to start with sex and curry? Being overdue doesn't sound so bad...
SexIt might be the last thing you feel like doing, but sex can help to get labour going in a couple of ways once your baby is at full term and you're ready for labour. Male sperm contains prostaglandin, the hormone that is naturally produced by the uterus lining to ripen the cerv...
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Why your labour is overdue - and what happens next
By Kyrsty Hazell on 19/08/2010 15:59:57
Your due date has come and gone, there’s no signs of labour, you’re still pregnant! Here’s what you need to know about going overdue – and how you might help bring on labour…
and frustrations at bay. Old wives tales swear by certain foods, like a hot curry. However, if the waiting becomes unbearable, your midwife might suggest a stretch and sweep.What is a stretch and sweep?Essentially, it’s a cervical examination where the midwife uses
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Your diet and breastmilk
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/06/2008 01:15:07
Even the happiest breastfeeding baby can be put off strong tastes, but it's rarely a cause for concern.
that what you eat can affect the taste of your milk? Curry and milkIf you eat very strong distinctive tasting foods, such as curries, other spicy dishes or rich meals, your baby may well notice a change in the taste of your milk. For some, this might mean
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Pregnancy pounds put weight on your baby too
By Kimberley Smith on 05/08/2010 14:01:05
Gaining too much weight in pregnancy linked to bigger babies - who are more likely to suffer from obesity later in life
,” said Dr David Ludwig and Dr Janet Currie, the authors of the study.If you’re putting off getting pregnant check out our guide to planning a pregnancy if you’re overweight for some practical tips. If you’re already pregnant find out how much weight you
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New arrival helps Bates family rival 19 Kids and Counting stars
By Anna Lewis on 09/02/2012 17:08:33
The Bates family now rival TV stars, the Duggars, as they celebrate the birth of baby number 19
other day it totals a bank-breaking $250!Perhaps it’s time they got their own reality TV show…Read more…Woman has surprise baby after blaming labour pains on curryBiggest UK baby in 20 years is born naturallyMum gives birth after 26-mile race
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Mum given 35 gallons of blood during labour gives interview
By Sophie Westnedge on 01/05/2012 18:10:54
Gina Walker talks on TV show about her ordeal and how both mum and baby are doing well
Grace, reports The Daily Mail.Gina was diagnosed with a rare condition called placenta percreta, which affects only around 1% of pregnancies, and is when the placenta moves into the uterine wall and into the bladder.Gina revealed to host Ann Curry
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Fertility-boosting foods shopping list
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 16:02:00
What should you have on your supermarket shopping list to enhance your conception chances?
Okay, so it's possible to get accidentally pregnant after a curry and too many pints (!), but the odds of conceiving can generally be enhanced if both the man and the woman are eating a better diet. If you're trying to conceive at the moment, maybe
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Lucy Lloyd's pregnancy diary - Month 10
By Lucy Lloyd on 28/05/2003 11:04:53
Weeks 36-40: 40E? I could serve a salad in this bra cup!
systems, prams, pushchairs, etc. At least we have a very nice little sling for the first few days.My midwife is coming round very regularly now and says that the baby is in exactly the right position for childbirth. She recommends sex or a hot curry to get
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You're due - don't just sit there!
By Louise Rogers on 06/07/2006 01:56:04
As the due date approaches, and then passes, you realise that going into labour isn't a finely timed blast-off. Still, there's lots you can do!
even help bring on labour. Keep moving, but don’t make yourself uncomfortable (and certainly don’t take up anything new at this stage!)Have a curry - Spicy food is supposed to bring on labour, after all (and if it doesn’t do the trick, never mind, you
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