-ethanolamine) Often in scented products, these may form nitrosamines (carcinogens)Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl) Used as preservative, these are suspected hormone disruptorsPetroleum-based products (often listed as petrolatum) A by-product of the oil

at home. 'Relax for IVF'The CD focuses on the critical time around embryo transfer and gives the listener information and tips on positive visualisation and relaxation techniques. West says, “Women often go through such a hard time during fertility

about standard wipes?They may be super-convenient, but they’re non-biodegradable, adding to the waste mountain, often highly perfumed and contain alcohol and other chemicals. They can dry out your baby’s skin and may exacerbate or trigger eczema

is an obvious choice, or cotton canvas. Cropped jeans are great for summer, and can be teamed with long boots once the cooler weather sets in. For versatility, look for styles that can be rolled up or down to give different leg lengths – combat styles are often

to be lighter but this doesn’t have to be the case,” says Lisa Barnwell, director of Me & My Baby Therapy Rooms in London. “A good pregnancy massage should cover most of the body – hands and arms (often swollen and puffy), neck, shoulders (tight knots are common

From enabling you to conceive to helping your breasts produce milk, hormones play a vital role in pregnancy and birth. They’re often blamed for mood swings and tiredness, too, though the jury is still officially out on that one in spite of much

may find that feeling less tired will change your feelings about breastfeeding.Mixing breast and bottle is a popular compromise if you are returning to work but want to carry on feeding (this is often around the six or nine month mark), in which case

produce, preferably loose and locally produced. I tend to prefer organic delivery companies to supermarkets. I tend to cook from scratch5 How often do you use your car?a) Every day, to and from work, to the shops, the nursery, my friend’s house…b) Three