It is understandable that, if you usually use condoms, spermicide and so on, you clearly weren't expecting to be pregnant and you should not feel guilty. And don't worry. Although exposure to chemicals isn't ideal for the embryo, there is no medical

for less than £20. The only drawback with them is the storage space they take up, as you'll want to leave it blown up and ready to use. When choosing a ball you need to consider your height and weight: for most people you'll want your knees to bend at about

and provide maximum pain relief at the peak of a contraction. As you start to feel a little lightheaded your hand will automatically fall from your face with the mask and within a few seconds you should feel normal again.When can I use Entonox?You can use

A small study conducted in the US and published in the British Medical Journal has suggested a strong link between a baby's use of a dummy and reduction in the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), particularly for babies in a higher

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used to describe the part of the menstrual period from ovulation to menstruation which is usually between 12 and sixteen days. Most women's luteal phase is a regular length and variation of more than a day or two is highly unusual. A luteal phase

labour, then ThinkBaby can help: The articles and forum threads below are packed with advice, experience and support to help make life easier.And if you've found valuable advice here, or learnt the hard way, then why not share your wisdom with newbies

!Read our articles about each of the last 10 weeks of your pregnancy for what to expect and more about how your baby is doing, as well as useful tips on preparing for the birth…Week 30 The due date is looming on the horizon, so it's time to start getting

Ventous birth - why and what to expect Although most pregnant women aim to have straightforward labour and birth, it is useful to be aware of all the different terms and procedures in case, during the birth, your midwife or obstetrician

to deliver a sample of his sperm in a sterile container, usually after several days of sexual abstinence, and it will then be analysed for several properties. The sperm count is the number of sperm per ml, and under 20 million is considered a 'low' sperm