irritation, or it may not. If it's not obvious then consider what skin irritants you use around the house that may not have caused a problem before. Harsh chemicals in cleaners, perfumes, air fresheners, washing powders and so on may all be irritating your

a young digestive systems problems, can affect bowel movements and cause burning or soreness when a baby sits or sleeps in a wet nappy.Toddlers beware, tooWhilst your dentist will condone an apple a day, she will not welcome the idea of putting

to conception.The rhythm method uses the length of past cycles and the assumption that ovulation occurs fourteen days before the start of your period to predict future ovulation. The problems with this method are twofold. One, that the length of the average

while you're pregnant as it's quite common for pregnant women to suffer gum problems. Flossing your teeth frequently might help, apart from being meticulous with brushing, and just hope you're not one of the pregnant women who finds toothpaste makes them

and top tips on how to combat common problems such as morning sickness.Two easy steps are all it takes to sign up for the Fetal Development e-mails. After you have joined ThinkBaby visit the 'My Newsletter' page in your profile. Simply click on the box

.But do get plenty of exercise and avoiding keeping the same position for long periods at a time, which can make cramps more likely.Some people believe that wearing support tights can help with the problem. Certainly you should try to keep your legs warm

of your intake, but if your intake isn't high enough that means that the baby takes the calcium from your own stores in your bones and teeth, storing up problems for you later.The recommended daily intake of calcium for pregnant women is 1000mg, which

for sitting down with a nice coffee and a piece of dark chocolate! Try combining your iron intake instead with orange or grapefruit juice.Why not just pop a supplement?Iron tablets can cause, or aggravate, digestive problems like constipation, so unless you

after eating. If this happens then don't panic, tummy bugs usually sort themselves out in a few days, but it is advisable to go to the doctor to rule out any other potential problems and get advice and reassurance. If your baby has bad diarrhea then your

. The problem is that it cannot easily tell the difference between fear and stress caused by encountering a wild animal, for example, and fear and stress from expecting a long, difficult or painful birth experience.Blissful Birth helps you overcome fears