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Is it a pregnancy myth or fact?
By Anna Lewis on 15/03/2012 10:42:53
From avoiding cats to going into labour during a full moon – we investigate the truth behind some well-known pregnancy myths
You can tell your baby’s sex by food cravings, bump size or swinging a gold pendant over your bellyFALSEWouldn’t this make things easier? Sadly there’s no scientific proof that food cravings, bump shape and size or the direction of a swinging pendant can prove whether you’re havi...
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Labour: the not-always-dignified truth
By Maria Muennich on 13/09/2010 01:16:13
Or, things you always wanted to know about childbirth but never dared to ask...
Labour - the truth behind the myths Anyone with the slightest bit of preparation for labour will know to expect the possibility of pain, intervention and a fair bit of mess. But there are plenty of aspects of childbirth that are less well
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Pregnant women given a negative view of caesareans, says campaigner
By Amanda Pauley on 10/10/2011 11:37:00
With 1 in 4 births via caesarean, BBC’s ‘Scrubbing Up’ asks why they're portrayed as a last resort
on the BBC's ‘Scrubbing Up’ about the myths surrounding the proceedure.Leigh warns that the negative portrayal of caesareans means many women may end up with “unnecessary” feelings of regret and failure if they do not give birth naturally.Currently one
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Woman has surprise baby after blaming labour pains on curry
By Lara Brunt on 03/06/2011 09:32:11
A clueless curry lover was stunned when she gave birth hours after suffering stomach cramps
Tucking into a curry to kick-start labour is a popular pregnancy myth – but it seemed to work for one new mum from Wales! Jessica Williams had no idea she was pregnant and thought her love of the spicy stuff was the cause of her crippling stomach
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First time fathers don’t want to change nappies
By Ploy Radford on 24/06/2011 16:42:32
Britain’s dads-to-be do not live up to the modern man ideal
Research shows that 86% of first time fathers intend to leave most of the nappy changing duties to their partner, disproving the myth of the modern man. Furthermore, only 9% of men plan to share this duty equally with the mother.The study, run
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Overeating in pregnancy could harm your baby
By Ploy Radford on 27/06/2011 14:48:39
Experts warn against traditional advice about eating for two
The traditional advice that mums-to-be should eat for two during pregnancy is in fact a harmful myth. A new study shows that children of mums who are obese in pregnancy are more likely to suffer from low IQs, eating disorders and psychosis
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RoC Maternity Anti-Stretch Marks Serum
By Louise Rogers on 13/11/2007 01:02:02
Stretch marks can strike fear in most pregnant women! But help is at hand, from RoC.
With research showing that they affect 50-90% of all pregnant women, stretch marks are one of the biggest beauty concerns for expectant mothers. Myths abound as to their cause, but one thing’s for certain: prevention is better than cure. And while
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Young women don’t know how to make a baby
By Cerys Edwards on 25/03/2011 15:47:41
Fertility confusion among UK women of childbearing age revealed by survey
Women in the UK of childbearing age are less clued up about baby making than you might think, a survey has revealed. Common fertility myths include a third of women thinking you cannot get pregnant on your period but nearly half thinking
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Review: The Mommy Brain
By Louise Rogers on 30/08/2006 02:47:13
Pretty much everyone you meet will tell you that motherhood will ‘wreck your memory’, ‘destroy your brain cells’ or give you ‘nappy brain’. Does it alter our own perception of what's to come?
, rather than turning our brains to mush as is commonly assumed, motherhood in fact enhances our mental capabilities and, indeed, makes us smarter. Uplifting – and myth-busting.Price: £8.99 RRPContact:www.perseusbooksgroup.comPretty much everyone you meet
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Review: A Perfect Start
By Louise Rogers on 21/11/2007 09:00:46
A useful book that helpfully concentrates on those early weeks of new parenthood and looks beyond in a practical way
. The book starts by making you think before the birth, and busting a few myths about what constitutes the ‘perfect’ birth, and whether what happens on that life-changing day really has any bearing on your parenting life anyway. It then deals in detail
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