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Nannies - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 13:51:14
Nannies are a popular option. Know what to expect if you employ a nanny and how to find the right nanny for your child
in terms of hours and responsibilities) in which case you will need to provide a suitable private room for her as well as all her meals. Another option is sharing a nanny with another family, which can work in many different ways (different days working
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The home birthing option
By Maria Muennich on 17/06/2009 01:32:58
The government plans to make home birth an option to all mums in two years' time, but is it worth the fuss?
There's been a bit of a stink in the press this week over the government's birth choice plan for 2009. The idea, welcomed in principle by many health professionals, is to give every mum-to-be the option giving birth in a birthing centre, hospital
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Chidcare options: An overview
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 04:49:00
When it comes to returning to work, sorting out the right childcare for your child and circumstances it top of the agenda
When preparing to go back to work, most mums will need to arrange some form of childcare for their baby/ children, whether they are working full or part-time. There are plenty of options out there for you to consider, but what will work best for you
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Birthing options: the where and how
By ThinkBaby on 12/10/2009 01:03:45
When thinking about where you want to give birth it will help if you have a good idea of the kind of birthing experience you'd like
The two main choices when it comes to your birthing options are the where and the how. Usually having a good idea about the second will help you make a decision on the first. While depictions of birth in films and tv land these days are almost
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Babysitters / home childcarers - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2010 10:33:27
Part-time home childcare or a regular babysitter can be an option for those not requiring a full nanny service
be available to babysit in the evenings, perhaps on a regular basis. Your child will then already be familiar and comfortable with her evening babysitterA babysitter can be a relatively inexpensive option An arrangement with a babysitter may be quite flexible
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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
the 'easy way out' that some people believe, and there are times when it is the best option for ensuring the safety of you and your baby.Planned caesareansCertain pregnancy complications or circumstances may lead your doctor to advise you to have a caesarean
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Fertility treatments - what are your options?
By Roisin Johnson on 15/05/2010 15:42:49
Assisted conception comes in several types of fertility treatment including IVF, ICSI, Clomid and IUI. Find out more about the assisted fertility techniques on offer
Having a baby naturally doesn’t always come easy. Find out what to try next if you’re struggling to conceiveInfertility is estimated to affect around one in seven UK couples – approximately 3.5 million people – at some point, according to HFEA. The main treatments on offer are C...
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Questionnaire: What birth option is right for you?
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2009 01:37:22
Try the ThinkBaby Birth Questionnaire to see what kind of birthing options you should be thinking about
this whole birth thing and that’s a healthy attitude. You’ll cope well in any setting, so it’s a case of working out what’s best for you – assuming there are no complications, a home birth or birth centre would be good options, but if your local hospital can
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Birthing options
By ThinkBaby on 07/12/2008 01:31:01
Choosing where & how to give birth
When it comes to giving birth these days the expectant mum has lots of options, from whether you'd like to give birth at home, in the maternity unit of a hospital or in a special maternity unit, to what kind of birthing experience you would like
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Au pairs - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2010 13:13:57
Au Pair - inexpensive childcare in your home
, and may include thorough police check and a careful reference check in this. But if you are using an agency then do check how they vet the au pairs on their books. ProsAn au pair is a rather economical option as her board and lodging forms part payment
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