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IVF children do better in exams?
By Kimberley Smith on 23/09/2010 14:08:02
Being conceived via IVF doesn’t harm academic achievement, finds new study
Children who are conceived by IVF perform better than their peers in academic tests, according to a new survey published in the journal Human Reproduction. Researchers at the University of Iowa found that IVF children tended to perform better on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and ...
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Mum goes into labour during her driving test – and passes!
By Kimberley Smith on 01/11/2011 12:23:26
Double congratulations due for mum who ended the day with a driving license and a new baby
Learner driver Emma French was so keen to ditch her L-plates that she ignored being in labour for just long enough to pass her driving test. The determined mum-to-be not only managed to pass her test, but also drove herself to hospital to give birth.“Everyone was telling me to go...
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Get pregnant now for a clever baby
By Kimberley Smith on 01/12/2011 12:56:21
Babies conceived in December do best at school and are more likely to go to university, so now’s the month to get busy!
of December will be the eldest in their year and tend to do better in exams than those born just a month earlier.Studies have found that September babies are more likely to go to university and gain experience of leadership.But don’t worry if you’re already
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Miscarriage: what happens and why
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2010 01:47:39
What happens when you have a miscarriage and what should you expect as you recover?
't need to stay in hospital unless you have very heavy bleeding or abdominal pain on one side. Although it's unpleasant, if you notice any blood clots or tissue, try to collect them in a sterile jar to show your doctor. She may conduct an internal exam
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Review: Athena Muscle Toner
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/05/2007 01:41:19
Exercising your pelvic floor muscles is important but not easy to get right. Now this handy device can do it for you.
to the muscles 'down there' through having babies, internal exams, tampons etc, you will know yourself how well you are progressing with this muscle toner.I do Pilates, which is a wonderful form of back and body strengthening exercises for any time of life
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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
your cervix with an internal exam to see whether it is beginning to ripen ready for the birth. Don't be too shocked if s/he says that it is already beginning to soften: While in some women this is a very fast process, for others it can take as long
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Planning ahead for birth when you're already a mum
By Maria Muennich on 08/07/2008 14:30:42
Preparing your child for becoming an older brother or sister is one thing, but preparing them for the actual birth can make an important start for this new relationship
demanded that the midwife take more blood). Obviously you need to tailor all this to what you think that your child can handle and your own comfort levels, if internal exams or blood tests make you squirm and faint then chances are your child won't feel
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