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Working out with baby
By Maria Muennich on 09/12/2009 10:16:01
No time to yourself to exercise? Take baby along...
with a regular early morning slot, or fitting it in whenever your baby naps for long enough to give you a chance. You don't need to set aside a whole lot of time, and you don't need much in the way of equipment. As your baby gets older, you might be able
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Relax! 10 ways to de-stress when you're pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 05/06/2008 01:40:55
Physical challenges, pregnancy discomforts and inevitable life-changes can all make for stress when you're pregnant, here's ideas for relaxing and avoiding the stress in the first place
with information should help to put your mind at rest, help you cope with any pregnancy problems that do arise and get you mentally prepared for birth and life with a new baby. Your doctor or midwife will be able to address your medical and health questions
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36 weeks pregnant and counting
By Maria Muennich on 17/09/2008 06:05:57
28 days until you're due and your weekly checks now include seeing what's happening to your cervix
'lightening'. This could happen as early as now, but it's also not unusual for you to have to wait a few more weeks yet. Not everyone is aware of lightening: some mums will feel it distinctly while other may simply notice that there is less pressure
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Pregnancy exercise: Signs you're overdoing it
By Maria Muennich on 02/11/2009 01:51:44
Exercise in pregnancy is fantastic for most mums-to-be, but you do need to stick within your limits and be well aware of when you're working your body too hard
Exercise in pregnancy is great for most mums-to-be, helping to keep you supple, fit and in good shape for the coming birth, and it's good for your baby too. But while your body isn't so fragile during pregnancy that you need to stop exercising
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What's in a due date?
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 01:54:33
Why you're given a due date, how accurate they are and how to calculate your own
see bigger and smaller babies, but it will be something that health professionals check out to be sure that there's nothing wrong.The due date is particularly important when it comes to birth. Your baby is deemed to be ready for birth at 37 weeks
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Pregnancy the second time around
By Maria Muennich on 28/09/2009 00:42:20
How will this second pregnancy differ from your first, and what should you be particularly aware of?
for extra support from your partner and family and get early nights as far as you can.Not counting the weeks - While in your first pregnancy you may have been very aware of your pregnancy's progress and spent a good deal of emotional time preparing yourself
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Review: Easy Peasy Bimble QD cloth nappy
By Maria Muennich on 25/08/2006 12:05:59
A great nappy at a decent price
Bimble concept:Bimble QD nappies are the little brother of the well-known Bumble. The Bimbles feature a similar fold-out booster flap and pouch (for quick-drying) and full fleece lining as the Bumbles, but come in three sizes rather than being a birth
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Review: Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix newborn car seat
By Maria Muennich on 23/01/2007 02:22:20
Good comfort and security for baby and a few bells and whistles that make a parent's life a bit easier
Features: Suitable from birth to 13kg. Fits into car with seat belt, Maxi-Cosi EasyBase or Isofix fitting. Movable carry handle with integrated sun canopy, side protection system, adjustable seat and straps positions, padded insert for newborn. Can
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Review: Fuzzi Bunz cloth nappies
By Maria Muennich on 30/08/2006 13:37:21
Nappies don't really come much simpler to use than this
then with other pocket nappies. Practically there was no difference between using a Fuzzi and a disposable in terms of bulk, which is great for getting a good fit under baby's clothes, particularly in the early weeks when many cloth nappies add bulk.The Fuzzis
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What if I can't breastfeed?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2007 01:20:18
There are several reasons why a mum may not want, or be able to breastfeed, and what happens then?
, many babies get their early nutrition from a bottle and develop just fine. If your breastmilk itself is fine, then you have the option of expressing milk for your baby to take from a bottle, and if not, an infant formula based on cow's milk is the next
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