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Your perineum & how to look after it
By Debra Stottor on 17/08/2010 01:08:16
Your perineum is important in childbirth and may be sore after giving birth, so it's good to find out about it now!
water birth, as this has been shown to be gentle on the perineum. Your perineum after giving birthEven following a normal vaginal birth, your perineum will probably feel a little battered and bruised, unsurprising given the relative size of a baby
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Questionnaire: What birth option is right for you?
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2009 01:37:22
Try the ThinkBaby Birth Questionnaire to see what kind of birthing options you should be thinking about
, soft music – a serene atmosphere to welcome my little one to the worldc)Bright lights, medics everywhere, monitors at the ready…4 What do you think of water birth?a)Sounds promising, I might give it a gob)Sounds like the best possible way to give birth
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Petite Star: get the Bug
By Debra Stottor on 16/02/2009 00:22:16
This nifty new pushchair has lots of great features and even comes with a 0+ car seat to make it a great travel system for less than £150
not be height adjustable, but they do have comfy padding so you won’t feel uncomfortable as you push, and they give the buggy a funky, modern look. Great featuresFor such a bargain price, the City Bug has lots of features. The pushchair offers multiple recline
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Brio 'Go' Travel System
By Debra Stottor on 06/10/2008 02:51:04
Check out the funky yet functional new travel system from Brio
can face forwards or backwards whether in the car seat, carrycot or pushchair seat in all modes, giving him the chance to see the world or commune with mummy. Go – from new baby to toddlerThe carrycot will give your baby a comfortable, cocooned ride
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Review: Petite Star Zia4
By Debra Stottor on 26/08/2008 01:05:04
The Petite Star Zia has been a major hit, so how do the all-new innovations to the Zia4 compare?
Price: £299.99, including cocoon and car seat; £149.99 stroller onlyWeight: Pushchair 8.5kg; car seat 3.7kg; cocoon 1.7kgAge: Birth–3 years; car seat 0-13kgDimensions: Folded 36x38x83cm; open 104x47.5x91cmAccessories included: Basket, canopy, raincover
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Egg screening: the secret to IVF success?
By Debra Stottor on 06/02/2009 01:03:26
With IVF offering a one in three chance of success (at best) could egg screening be the answer?
, and had 13 previous attempts at IVF and three miscarriages. She is expected to give birth in the next two months.Looking for a 'healthy' eggIt is thought that the main reason for IVF failure is chromosomal abnormalities. A healthy egg carries 46
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Buggies on a Budget
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2008 01:45:01
Beat the credit crunch and find great quality pushchairs that don't break the bank
in the boot of the car just in case. But if you want to protect your child from the elements (we do have sun and rain in Britain) and give him the chance to lie back and chill after a hard morning at playgroup, indeed if you want something that will last, you
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Soothers with attitude from Bibi
By Debra Stottor on 25/09/2008 01:45:20
Make your baby's dummy a little more exciting – get a Bibi soother!
and funky, giving a real lift to an otherwise mundane piece of baby equipment.As well as looking great, these are functional and above all safe. The durable silicone orthodontic-shaped teats are bisphenol-A [link] free, making them a good alternative to many
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Mothercare's New Classy Nursery Essentials
By Debra Stottor on 13/03/2009 02:13:51
The Ultimate Collection is a well-designed new set of matching baby products
, and with a harness to keep her in place, this will give your little one a great place to watch the world go by (and maybe catch 40 winks). The removable cover is, of course, washable. Suitable from birth-6 months.Luxury strollerAn umbrella-fold buggy that
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Zita West's Home Midwife Service
By Debra Stottor on 23/12/2008 00:35:55
Home help: meet Zita West’s ‘super midwives’ in the comfort of your own home
professional for giving you the confidence to become a good parent. And while NHS midwives will always try to do their best to be there for you, sometimes there simply aren’t enough of them to go round.Zita West's Home Midwifery ServiceTo help bridge the gap
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