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Unexpectedly pregnant? Don’t panic
By ThinkBaby on 25/09/2009 01:37:54
Follow our steps to get yourself on the right track
’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age then at some point you could find yourself pregnant unexpectedly. Depending on your circumstances you might greet the news with enthusiasm, or you could be very unhappy to be pregnant, even more likely you
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Unexpected mineral deficiency could harm UK fertility and baby development
By Kimberley Smith on 12/04/2011 13:30:22
Lack of iodine in women's diets could explain infertility and threaten baby brain development
Lack of iodine in modern UK diets may be to blame for infertility, new research suggests. More than two thirds of female participants in a recent study were found to be deficient in the mineral.Iodine is linked to the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland. This helps regulate ...
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Mum-of-two gives birth to surprise third baby
By Kimberley Smith on 18/03/2011 13:29:16
Mum mistakes labour for a stomachache as she gives birth to an unexpected 9lb 2oz baby
A surprised nursery worker has welcomed her third baby after mistaking labour pains for a stomachache. Unsuspecting Lesley Nicoll, 35, visited Homerston Hospital, in East London, complaining of stomach pains, only to be told she was pregnant and two weeks overdue.Baby Nathan was ...
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Older mums have healthier babies
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:26:57
Being a mum later in life found to have unexpected benefits
Older mums may actually have healthier babies, despite warnings about the health and pregnancy problems for mums over the age of 35. Babies born to mums aged 40 and over were actually found to have a lower chance of being admitted to hospital in their first year.The chance of hos...
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Signs of pregnancy
By Daniella Delaney on 09/08/2011 10:32:24
Whether your pregnancy is unexpected or longed for, be clear about the signs of pregnancy and what symptoms you experience
is unexpected there's no need to panic. But once you've digested the news, you're bound to be eager for as much news as possible about what's going to be happening to you as your pregnancy progresses week by week and especially watching your unborn baby grow.
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Safe sleeping temperatures for babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/11/2010 02:25:36
When seasons become unexpectedly warmer or cooler, your habits can be caught out. But what is safe for sleeptime?
Whether your are dressing your baby in winter or caring for your baby in hot weather, a safe room temperature for your baby's bedtime remains pretty much the same: 18°C. (NHS Direct recommend keeping the room between 16 and 20°C.)It might be cooler in the night than it is at be...
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Pregnancy boobs - your changing breasts
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2007 02:16:00
Some women love the increase in bra sizes, others hate the soreness and unexpected leakings. But what's natural?
Whether your boobs have always been a source of buxom pride or simply a couple of bumps somewhere between your chin and your tummy button, you will undoubtedly become more breast-aware during pregnancy. For many, they will get bigger, even if this change subsides after birth or a...
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Chris Rock laughs off mum-to-be’s labour pains
By Kimberley Smith on 14/12/2010 12:40:24
Comedian Chris Rock plays unexpected role of birth partner, joking with mum-to-be as she goes into labour while shopping
Comedian Chris Rock got more than he bargained for as he browsed his local department store in New Jersey on the weekend. The Everyone Hates Chris star found himself keeping a surprised mum-to-be company as she went into labour after stepping off the escalator!Proving that humour...
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David Beckham reveals Harper's pink palace and how even baby sick smells sweet
By Joanna Harvey on 04/10/2011 11:14:05
Doting dad David reveals how super-protective the Beckham boys are of baby Harper and how her arrival has brought some unexpected changes...
The birth of little Harper Seven has certainly rung the changes in the Beckham household! David has admitted that the home he shares with Victoria and their four children has turned into a pink palace in honour of the 12-week-old baby girl. David also revealed that protective bro...
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Fireman helps mum give birth outside a strip club
By Susie Boone on 04/03/2011 18:55:43
Mum in labour is told to keep her legs closed as baby decides to make an appearance in the family car
An unsuspecting fireman-turned-midwife had to pull out all the stops – and a baby – as he helped out at the birth of a baby boy in the carpark of Flash Dancer, a topless strip club in Texas. The heat was on for Edwin Martinez of the Arlington Fire Department when his engine was t...
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