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Will raspberry leaf tea help me go into labour?
By Daniella Delaney on 02/06/2011 15:39:01
Pregnant and looking for ways to bring on labour? If other mums have told you to try raspberry leaf tea, find out whether it works or if it's just an old wives' tale
tops is enough.While there are no guarantees that it will actually do anything, if you like the taste it might be worth giving it a go.Read more on:Natural ways to bring on labourPre-labour. What is it and how do you know you're there?The three stages
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Pregnant X Factor contestant Charley Bird could go into labour on stage
By Kimberley Smith on 07/10/2011 13:25:45
If successful, 2 Shoes singer will be 8 months pregnant at X Factor final
X Factor contestant Charley Bird, one half of the girl group 2 shoes, has revealed her concerns that she’ll go into labour on stage. The 22-year-old announced her pregnancy two weeks ago, but is determined to reach the final.“My waters breaking
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Pregnant at Christmas? Be prepared
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2010 15:20:48
Everything you need to know about pregnancy and going into labour in the holidays
If you’re due any time in December or January, there’s a greater chance of going into labour when everyone else is on holiday.Your baby doesn’t know that it’s Christmas so if she decides to come late, early or bang on time when you were banking on a
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Dad-to-be tops the list of potential birth partners
By Matt Fricker on 14/09/2010 12:45:56
More than half of pregnant ladies want their other half by their side when they go into labour
at their side when they went into labour.The study also revealed that 26% wanted their own mums present, and 13% wished for their best friend to be their birth partner.If your partner needs some help with his birth preparation, get him to check out our partner
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Study links Alcohol and Premature Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2009 00:05:38
An Australian study suggests a link between drinking in early pregnancy and an increased risk of going into premature labour
women to cut alcohol out completely or condoning strict moderation (for more on the latest health advice, click here), this relatively small study found that in the cases examined, there was an 80 per cent increased chance of the woman going
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Overcoming Fear of Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/11/2009 00:01:17
If you are worried about the pain you might have to go through in labour and birth, check out our reassuring tips
labour and birth. You'll find that other women are not only going through the same doubts and feelings as you, but that other women have been there, done it, and have come back with some valuable supportive comments for you!If you have specific questions
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Premmie birth story: Finn's early arrival
By Jeremy Tapp on 28/09/2007 12:06:23
Lucy was at 27 weeks when she started to go into labour with her first baby. Husband Jeremy tells their story
About Lucy, Jeremy and Finn Lucy was at 27 weeks when she started to go into premature labour with her first baby. Husband and ThinkBaby member Jeremy tells their nerve-wracking but ultimately inspiring story. Newly born and tiny Finn: Click
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Pregnant Jessica Alba recommends hypnobirthing
By Kyrsty Hazell on 26/05/2011 14:27:45
Actress reveals she’s going to be hypnotised during her second labour after she “freaked out” during her first birth
the Ellen Degeneres show, “It’s not like the clock in front of your face and you go out and you wake up and you’ve got a baby,” she joked. “You’re relaxed, and you’re floating on clouds while you’re going through labour and your contractions.”It sounds like
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Drug that reduces risk of premature birth approved in US
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:25:01
Prevention of premature birth given a boost as US approves drug to help reduce the chances of at-risk mums going into labour early
A new drug to prevent preterm birth has been approved by the US Food and Drug Association. The drug, Makena, has shown promising results in trials but needs more research before it is likely to be available in the UK.Given to mums-to-be by injection between weeks 16 and 37 of pre...
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Marathon mama! Mum gives birth after completing 26 mile race
By Lara Brunt on 13/10/2011 14:20:39
A super-fit US mum delivers a healthy baby girl, after going into labour just hours after finishing a marathon.
Being 39 weeks pregnant wasn't going to stop one US mum from running a marathon - or beating her hubby's time by 19 minutes!Amber Miller, 27, who admits she's "crazy about running", started having contractions just hours after finishing
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