| |
 |
Second time mums opting for caesareans
By Marina Nelson on 16/11/2010 16:17:09
Maternity units across the UK notice a rise in elective c-sections for second births
not enough midwives. If women don't have support throughout their labours, then they are more likely to feel they have been let down and left alone, and had too little information and explanation, so are more likely to end up feeling traumatised,” said Cathy
|
|
 |
US designer to the stars passes on his nursery decorating tips
By Roisin Johnson on 09/03/2011 10:32:10
We caught up with David Netto, the designer whose furniture graces Gwyneth Paltrow's nursery
, among others, and it's furniture to die for. But you can’t stretch to his high-end price tags (£1350 for this cot and mattress plus £260 for a conversion kit) put the nursery design tips he shared with us to good use when you’re in B&Q this weekend
|
|
 |
Review of 2011 - December. Amanda Holden's baby shower pics and Loose Women star talks PND
By Daniella Delaney on 31/12/2011 14:08:56
Plus one of our fave Eastenders opens up about her baby loss heartache and Hollywood star Selma Blair reveals her post-baby hair loss
We can't really believe it's the end of the year...sob. But this month there was still tonnes going on in celeb baby land.Our favourite Eastender revealed her baby loss heartache and brave Selma Blair came out to highlight the nightmare of post
|
|
 |
Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
preservatives, flavour enhancers, thickening agents and food colourings. Some unexpected ingredients don't even end up on the label: pesticides, antibiotics and hormones can be found even in apparently unprocessed foods. With animal products hormones are used
|
|
 |
Buyer's Guide to Pregnancy Footwear
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/10/2007 01:43:58
Though a great pair of red high heels might be your treasured possession, pregnancy is probably the time to give them a rest!
feet and ankles can also become a problem through pregnancy. Check out more about oedema if you think this might be affecting you.What shoes should you wear?If you love your shoes, this might be a time to put aside your glam high heels for a few months
|
|
 |
Plus-size and trying to conceive
By Anna Lewis on 16/02/2012 14:54:49
Advice for plus-size women trying to get pregnant
Ask questionsA good first step is to honestly assess how healthy you are right now. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you have diabetes? Is there a family history of these conditions or any other diseases? Are you reasonably active? Once you’ve answered
|
|
 |
When a caesarean is the best option
By Maria Muennich on 30/05/2007 00:45:29
It may not be your ideal birthing experience, but there are times when a c-section may be the best option for you and your baby
much more actively. This is a largely positive phenomenon, however, in some quarters medical intervention is now so disparaged that many women feel that they have somehow failed if they end up giving birth by caesarean. Yet a caesarean is far from
|
|
 |
How to help your baby start feeding himself
By Cheryl Freedman on 18/02/2011 09:09:28
Yes, it will be messy and a lot will probably end up on the floor - but now's the time to encourage your baby to grab that spoon
It's time to relinquish total control at mealtimes, as your baby becomes more interested in the (not-so fine) art of feeding himself.By ten to 12 months, your baby will be able to sit up unaided in his high chair. Most babies by this age have also
|
|
|
|
What if I get sick? Part II
By ThinkBaby on 07/04/2006 07:59:58
Non-pregnancy related illnesses that merit a visit to your doctor if picked up in pregnancy
for chicken pox antibodies. If you're not immune then there's a high risk that you will have been infected and your doctor will probably give you an injection to lessen the severity of the illness in the hope that this will reduce the likelihood of any fetal
|
|
 |
Fetal development of twins: Second trimester
By ThinkBaby on 21/09/2008 12:07:32
This is the trimester when you'll feel and see movement from your twins and you'll probably be reaching for the maternity clothes sooner than you think
reflexes. Over the next three months they will continue to develop at about the same rate as single fetuses develop - astoundingly quickly. As you go into week 17 your babies will already be about the size of a pear and by the end of the trimester, ten
|
|
