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Finding your work-life balance
By Maria Muennich on 24/08/2010 09:28:41
If you feel you're constantly chasing your tail and letting one or other side down then it's time you took a look at your work-life balance
are committed and engaged, and so a trap that working mums are especially likely to fall into, whether it's saying no to your boss or the kindergarten teacher who'd like you to make an extra costume for the Christmas play. The thing about never saying
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Baby and toddler safety when out and about
By Maria Muennich on 27/06/2008 07:27:19
Simple safety tips for keeping your baby safe and stopping you becoming a bundle of frayed nerves when out and about
pram you'll need to strap your baby in once she can sit up and roll over, as she could then climb out.Toddlers may resist being strapped in, and are generally more robust and less likely to slip out accidentally, so many mums are tempted to stop
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What's in a due date?
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 01:54:33
Why you're given a due date, how accurate they are and how to calculate your own
period (LMP) was August 2nd, your due date would be May 9th.Doctors also think of a pregnancy as lasting 40 weeks from first day of your last period, and that's also how most mums-to-be tick off the passing of time through pregnancy. Because doctors count
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Relax! 10 ways to de-stress when you're pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 05/06/2008 01:40:55
Physical challenges, pregnancy discomforts and inevitable life-changes can all make for stress when you're pregnant, here's ideas for relaxing and avoiding the stress in the first place
stress when it strikes. 1. Rest - When you're pregnant you need to get used to the idea that putting your feet up and simply doing nothing for a while is not a waste of time, but an important opportunity to relieve the physical stresses on your body
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 2nd Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 01:24:15
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
and top tips on how to combat common problems such as morning sickness.Fetal development week-by-week: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 When you become a member of ThinkBaby you are given the chance
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Coping with oily pregnancy skin
By Maria Muennich on 03/03/2006 11:28:36
If your pregnancy skin has more bleugh than bloom then don't make the mistake of treating it harshly
Some women find that their skin 'blooms' during pregnancy, but unfortunately just as many find their skin is negatively affected by the flood of pregnancy hormones and oily and spotty skin is a frequent complaint of mums-to-be. If you are unlucky
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Review: The Baba Sling
By Maria Muennich on 20/11/2006 13:46:45
Whereas with many baby carriers your baby is strapped to your chest or back, in most of its positions the Baba Sling is designed to support you as you hold your baby as you would without a sling.
quite cumbersome for mum or dad if he decides he wants to bend his body over and look down at the floor for half an hour. No doubt some people will find that something they don't need to adjust at all once on will suit them better, even if it is a less
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Review: Tiny Love Gymini Total Playground
By Maria Muennich on 29/11/2006 09:15:09
A compact play gym that has plenty to entertain, encourage and distract your developing baby
or blanket for baby's comfort. Growing with baby For baby's early days the mat fastens up at the corners to reduce its size and gives a tiny baby a feeling of security, later you can fold these out to make the play space bigger. The gym is in theory 0
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Review: BabyBjörn Carrier Original
By Maria Muennich on 20/12/2006 01:57:07
The original carrier from BabyBjörn does exactly what is says on the tin
young baby and thick, cross-over, front adjustable straps for the parent. Head support later folds down to allow you to carry your baby facing outwards with a view on the world. Takes babies up to 10kg.Price: £49Contact:The BabyBjörn website The Baby
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Polyhydramnios: symptoms, causes and treament
By Maria Muennich on 15/11/2009 01:00:30
What are the implications of an excess of amniotic fluid for your pregnancy and birth, and what can you do?
to mum although most cases don't affect the baby's health. These maternal problems relate to the extra weight of amniotic fluid you carry around that can worsen pregnancy discomforts such as heartburn, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, shortness
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