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What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
By ThinkBaby on 16/10/2007 10:07:47
Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment here
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) isn't a single illness, it's a catch-all term for a number of serious conditions, defects and disfigurements suffered by babies that can be caused by exposure to alcohol during development
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What's in a due date?
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 01:54:33
Why you're given a due date, how accurate they are and how to calculate your own
and the first date of your last period was on August 2nd, your doctor would estimate the date of ovulation/conception to be August 22nd, and the baby to be due 38 weeks later on the 15th of May, nearly a week after the date that you would be given
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What if I get sick?
By ThinkBaby on 18/11/2009 01:07:39
When you should call the doctor or midwife with pregnancy-related illnesses and complaints and when you needn't worry
The package of discomforts that an come along with pregnancy can make it difficult to know when something is actually a sign of illness, rather than just another of pregnancy's little extras. So what symptoms should you mention to your midwife
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What is baby massage?
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/01/2010 01:12:33
It might seem strange to take a fragile new baby and start pumelling him about, but baby massage is safe, reassuring for your baby, and a fantastic bonding activity you can start almost from birth.
to your touch. Baby massage simply takes this and helps you to both get used to a new physical relationship, beyond cuddles.What is baby massage?Baby massage is gentle rubbing and movement of your baby's arms, legs, feet, tummy and back. Some of the moves
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 00:47:07
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
In the shadow of last week’s proposal by the Royal College of Midwives that non-essential epidurals should be paid for, there is no better time to look at the alternative options to pain relief for labour and birth.As well as massage, aromatherapy etc – which you can find out ab...
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What to do with early risers?
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2009 01:43:02
Once the wakeful nights of baby feeds subside, you then have to hope your child doesn't become 'an early riser'. 7am is one thing, 8am is great, but how do you deal with 5.30am?!
Half way through their first year, babies stop napping twice a day and start to have one nap, around the middle of the day. If your baby is waking early and then napping happily by 10am, try to make this morning time an alert period – a refreshing visit
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What is 'assisted conception'?
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2010 01:39:01
Assisted conception or assisted reproductive technology can help a woman to get pregnant through various treatments.
Help with conception and fertility treatments Assisted conception is when any means are used to help a woman conceive who is not able to or is having trouble getting pregnant just through sexual intercourse. Sometimes you will hear these treatments being referred to as Ass...
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What are Kegel exercises?
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/06/2008 01:14:33
Keeping your pelvic floor muscles toned is important for birth and afterwards. Plus it has long term benefits.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises are otherwise known as Kegel exercises, so named after the doctor who developed them as a way of improving the performance of the set of muscles between the pelvic bones. Why are Kegel exercises important?The pelvic floor muscles support the organs t...
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What’s on Lily Allen’s baby shopping list
By Kimberley Smith on 16/03/2012 16:57:25
Mrs Lily Cooper hunts for Ethel’s baby essentials in her local Mothercare – and has an awkward moment in the nappy aisle
it on purpose we promise! Did you find what you were looking for? M x”But unfortunately the response from the Smile singer wasn’t particularly favourable. “No actually, I need mits and you had none in stock. Also a sort of pillow / headrest for the rocker thingy
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Active listening: What it is and how to do it
By Maria Muennich on 04/10/2007 01:34:08
Good communication is at the heart of every successful relationship, and at the heart of communication is the ability to really listen
or negotiating differences of opinion. At the very least, taking the time to actively listen to each other should make you both feel more valued and supported.What is active listening?Active listening is the skill of concentrating fully on what the person talking
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