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Lucy Lloyd's pregnancy diary - Month 9
By Lucy Lloyd on 29/04/2003 10:52:14
Weeks 32-36:
ankles and my hands (I can no longer wear my rings due to ‘sausage finger’ syndrome). Apparently, this can be a warning sign for pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure), which can be dangerous if left untreated. My main concern at the moment is that I cannot
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New Baby: Umbilical Cord Care
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2008 00:43:45
Caring for your baby's healing cord stump in the days after birth
to know each other at last. Cutting the umbilical cord is one of the most significant moments. To a birth it's what the 'you may now kiss the bride' moment is during a wedding! But new parents are often fearful of how they need to look after this drying
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Monthly Cycles - a useful website
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/03/2006 10:12:06
Check out mymonthlycycles.com for additional information and advice on charting and menstrual cycles, to complement ThinkBaby.
One site we're finding really useful at the moment is mymonthlycycles.com.Set out with useful information for all women, it has lots of in depth insight into fertility and products for testing plus reminders you can set up about your periods
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Coping with miscarriage
By Kimberley Smith on 08/11/2010 13:21:44
A deep sense of grief can follow the loss of a pregnancy, even when it occurs at an early stage
the moment you discovered that you were pregnant you're body and emotions will have been preparing yourself for the task of motherhood. Even if the pregnancy was unplanned or raised difficult questions for you, miscarriage can still bring a huge sense of loss
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Pre-labour signs
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/05/2010 04:56:06
Some women have signals that labour is coming for weeks before it happens, others a few hours. What are the signs that labour is nearly here?
What will my body to do prepare for labour?It's nearly here! The moment your body (and mind) has been preparing for for a whole nine months. In the last few weeks before your due date, your body starts to give you little hints and signs that it
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Bugaboo launches iPhone Holder
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 28/04/2010 17:27:59
Tech-savvy mums and dads can now go hands-free when out with their baby and Bugaboo
This month, Bugaboo will be launching the iPhone Holder, the latest cool buggy accessory. The holder is ideal for multi-tasking iPhone-loving mums and dads. It means you call hands-free, navigate or use whatever your favourite app of the moment may
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James Corden to be a dad
By Matt Fricker on 29/09/2010 11:26:04
Gavin and Stacey star confirms his girlfriend is 3 months pregnant
but those days are well behind him. He's at the right age to settle down - and has met the girl of his dreams. He can't wait to be a dad."Having a baby is a proud moment for James," said the friend.Congratulations James and Julia!
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Rod Stewart’s sperm raced to clinic in a Ferrari
By Kimberley Smith on 01/04/2011 15:43:50
Rock star Rod Stewart reveals he rushed his sperm sample to the IVF clinic in his high-speed sports car
or passenger’s seat,” he explained on Piers Morgan’s chat show. “It’s tremendous. I shall miss doing that.”He also opened up about the moment the couple discovered their efforts had been successful and Penny was finally pregnant after three cycles of IVF. “I
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Know-how: Bonding with your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/01/2009 02:09:41
Whatever the nature of the birth or your experience of feeding, sleeping and living with your newborn, bonding is a valuable experience for all of you.
The moment of a birth, even if you already know what sex your child is, is a very special time. No-one needs to tell any new parent that. But don't forget, you continue to bond with your baby through childhood and into adulthood. Many
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Summer Maternitywear
By Debra Stottor on 09/07/2008 01:17:44
Make the most of the holidays by treating yourself to some pregnancy fashion essentials
good for this. A looser fit will probably feel cooler when the sun’s at its best, but a narrower cut will give a flattering silhouette when teamed with all the lovely tunics and kaftans about at the moment.Crave Maternity Pleat Front Top, £38JoJo Maman
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