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Baby Boot Camp
By Louise Rogers on 11/02/2008 01:24:21
Fitness sessions for pregnant women and new mums to help them feel good plus prepare for and recover from the birth
of fitness classes designed to help you through this special time in your life – they were started in the States by Kristen Horler in 2001. Following the birth of her first child, Horler searched the San Francisco Bay area for a postnatal fitness class
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Postpartum haemorrhage
By Louise Rogers on 12/03/2008 10:07:36
Heavy bleeding after the birth of your baby is not uncommon, but why does it happen and what should you know about it?
the birth, and occurs in about five per cent of all deliveries. Secondary PPH occurs in about one per cent of births, and is any abnormally heavy bleeding that happens 24 hours to six weeks after the birth (most happen 5-10 days after delivery).What causes
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Review: Micralite Toro Newborn
By Louise Rogers on 12/11/2007 01:54:31
Light, adaptable and easy to fold, this buggy is great around town and can be used with extras as a full-on travel system
Dimensions: (folded) 100 x 40 x 36cmContact:Micralite website or call 01892 615 900 Image 1 | Image 2The conceptFunky and functional, this is the latest addition to the Micralite range; it’s lightweight, easy to use and good looking. The frame looks like a
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WowOui – carriers and strollers with style
By Louise Rogers on 10/07/2006 12:51:38
TV's Anna Ryder Richardson launches a range of snazzy carriers and strollers in four styles, called WowOui.
range of products offers great quality and truly eye-catching style. The baby carrier is suitable for use from birth to 12kg, its generous padding means your baby won’t be chafed and the straps are easily adjustable to ensure a good ergonomic fit. If you
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What is Strep B?
By Louise Rogers on 30/10/2007 01:48:49
This common infection is carried by up to a third of all men and women, but how can it affect your baby if you have it during pregnancy?
medicine, GBS infections affect an estimated one in every 1,000 babies born in the UK (about 700,000 babies are born annually in the UK). In other words, 230,000 babies are born to mothers who carry GBS; 88,000 babies (one in eight) become colonised
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Book review: The A to Z of Having a Baby
By Louise Rogers on 05/12/2006 09:00:49
Comedian Jeff Green offers up some birth-wearied experiences to share with unsuspecting new parents, especially dads.
The A to Z of Having a Baby by Jeff Green Light-hearted, fun and down to earthSometimes the truth just ain’t that funny… Features: Comedian Jeff Green’s personal perspective on the ups and downs of having a baby, following on from his previous
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Birth Positions
By Louise Rogers on 22/01/2007 01:38:53
Medics may have positively encouraged Western women to labour on their backs – let’s face it, it’s easier for them to see what’s going on – but that’s not how it always was, or indeed how it should necessarily be.
in many traditional societies, and since the advent of the Active Birth movement, founded by Janet Balaskas in the 1970s, women are being encouraged to use a variety of positions during labour. While it’s wise to think about positions before the big day
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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
(of many), and no cause for concern. It will simply result in a gooey first nappy.When to worryIn about five to 20 per cent of all births meconium is passed into the amniotic fluid. This is readily detected, as the normally clear amniotic fluid
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Review: A Perfect Start
By Louise Rogers on 21/11/2007 09:00:46
A useful book that helpfully concentrates on those early weeks of new parenthood and looks beyond in a practical way
: Coping with the immediate aftermath of giving birth, broken down into five, roughly chronological, sections.Price: £8.99Contact:VermillionThis book sets off with the most laudable aim of helping new parents cope with the first months, that period when you
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Review: Brio Happy Compact pushchair
By Louise Rogers on 04/12/2007 10:14:44
A good-looking, functional pushchair with plenty of room for baby when travelling, but not the ideal choice if you need to store it in a tight space
and offers a versatile system suitable from birth to 20kg (most only go up to 15kg). Your baby’s comfort and safety are paramount here.In actionThis pram feels light to push, but lacks the manoeuvrability of smaller buggies. It’s easy to switch between seat
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