, you also need plenty of rest, so if at all possible try and enjoy the peace and quiet (unless you’re unlucky enough to be stuck on the labour ward surrounded by the ongoing birthing dramas of other mothers) - it might be the last chance for plenty

Mum-of-four Martha Muthoni has shocked residents of Nyandarua County, Kenya, after giving birth to a healthy baby boy with 28 teeth, reports Capital FM Kenya.According to Peter Mumero, a local clinical officer, mum Martha delivered her son James Mwangi safely at home. Martha and ...

Everyday Maternity is an online maternity and breastfeeding outfitters that proves to be just what the name suggests: every day clothing for pregnant and breastfeeding mums, whether that day is at home, at work or at a special event!Baggy Carpenter Jeans £33.99Stocking brands fro...

Whether it’s the rise of celebrity mums and their access to round-the-clock personal training, or health scares in the headlines, there’s no doubt that there’s more pressure on new mums than ever to get back to their pre-baby weight in double-quick time.Every day’re are bombarded...

We asked Sarah Bilston, author of 'Bed Rest' to share some of her own views and experiences about how a pregnancy can become a 'problem', and how you overcome it. 'Bed Rest' is published this month (March 2007), by Sphere.Sarah's storyI vividly

Scientists believe that one of the keys to sleeping through the night could be as simple as taking young babies out more often between 12noon and 4pm.University studyA study by John Moores University in 2004, concluded that newborn babies who were exposed to greater amounts of su...

Waiting just three minutes after birth to clamp a baby’s umbilical cord could reduce its risk of developing iron deficiency. Researchers have found that it is safer  to wait a short amount of time to allow more of the placental blood to reach the baby.Though the study was small, ...

During pregnancy, at least a half of all women experience red, sore-looking skin on the palms of their hands or the soles of their feet. Often, these itch too, albeit it usually only mildly. They are unfortunately part and parcel of the pregnancy discomforts that affect us all to...

after the needs of the rest of the family properly.  You end up feeling like you're chasing your tail and not doing anything very well. If you're in this position then you need to move yourself right up the priority list with a little regular 'me time

Being a superstar means nothing when it comes to your pregnancy body functions, as a mum-to-be Beyonce discovered recently. The pregnant pop star, 30, was boogying to husband Jay Z’s music all through his latest gig at Fort Lauderdale, but according to onlookers, Bey was constant...