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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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10 clever things to do before you give birth
By Kyrsty Hazell and Liz Stansfield on 10/09/2010 17:14:44
Cross these handy tips off your to-do list in pregnancy so you’re prepared for when you meet your baby and life as a new mum
on home-cooked food like Bolognese, casseroles and soups and freeze, then simply heat up whenever you need a meal in a flash.8. Research after-hours chemists and late-night shopsDo your homework on local chemists that sell a decent range of baby essentials
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Labour and birth – how your partner can get involved
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/05/2011 13:56:22
Expert advice from midwives and mums for dads-to-be during labour
, but my partner packed everything in a flash so I didn’t have to worry. A simple thing but it really put my mind at ease.”In a dad-to-be’s hospital bag, ideal things to pack are food, toiletries, change of clothes. It means there’ll be no need to run home
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Can you predict your unborn baby's sex?
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/02/2011 16:05:57
Old wives' tales on predicting the sex of your baby, for all you mums-to-be who can't wait for your 20-week scan!
.Acne and skin problems If you've been suffering from spot breakouts or severe acne, this could mean you’re pregnant with a girl.Pregnancy cravingsSome say that if you crave salty or sour foods whilst pregnant, it means you’re having a boy. If you crave
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 12:09:10
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
with the developing foetus. In this case there is very little that can be done to prevent it happening. The best thing you can do in pregnancy to reduce your chances of miscarriage is to take care of yourself, eat healthily (and avoid potentially harmful foods
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What To Expect When You're Expecting
By Gavin Day on 20/04/2012 12:12:31
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. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco
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Creative play with your toddler
By Maria Muennich on 24/10/2007 12:51:25
Even simply baking biscuits together can be an opportunity for learning through play - here are a few ideas for simple but fun creative projects
or you can make your own simply and cheaply and colour it with food colourings.Making biscuits Toddlers love to copy you and to pretend to cook and bake things, stirring their bowl or pan with a spoon. So, if you 're prepared to clean up the mess
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Recovering from a caesarian
By ThinkBaby on 20/03/2009 16:24:18
10 things to make your recovery from a caesarian more positive for you and your baby
that eased the problem throughout pregnancy will help: avoid greasy and spicy foods as well as carbonated drinks. Warm drinks such as fennel tea can help relieve the wind, as can taking gentle exercise, such as a short walk, or rocking in a chair. 4. Get
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Staying cool in pregnancy when it's hot
By ThinkBaby on 28/06/2009 01:43:28
How to stay safely and comfortably cool when the temperature rises, if you're pregnant.
-litre or so, depending on how much you're exposed to the heat. Avoid salty foods and caffeine - both will dehydrate you moreRemove your rings - With the combination of heat and pregnancy you're far more likely to experience swelling in your hands and feet
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Breastfeeding - the real deal
By Amaya Lopez on 29/07/2005 09:44:05
Breastfeeding easy? One mum sets the record straight and tells us why the potential trials of breastfeeding are ultimately well worth it
enough nutritious food and rest and you should have no trouble making plenty of milk. But, of course, that’s easier said than done; having a healthy meal and a nap is not always possible. You will need more support from friends and family to breastfeed
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