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Having a Baby

Should you wait to have kids?

By Louisa Austin on May 25, 2012
One of the biggest decisions anyone can make is whether to have kids and, if so, when. They can bring so much joy to a couple, but...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Are you suffering from postnatal depression?

By Louisa Austin on May 24, 2012
Postnatal depression (PND) is an illness that women can suffer from after having a baby. It can be very debilitating. Its symptoms...
Conceiving

Preparing your body for pregnancy

By Louisa Austin on May 23, 2012
If you are thinking of having a baby there are many things you can do to help the process along and be sure you are as fertile as...
Baby Names

Baby name trends we are seeing in 2012

By Cass Chapman on May 22, 2012
Naming your baby can be stressful. Pressure to name children after family members, considering future bullying in school and not...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

The sex of your baby: A surprise or need to know info?

By Louisa Austin on Apr 19, 2012
There is so much to look forward to when you are expecting a new little one, but one of the biggest things couples are always...
Conceiving

Are you ready to be a mum?

By Louisa Austin on Apr 18, 2012
Many women wait longer to have a baby nowadays than their mothers and grandmothers did, often putting their career and relationships...
Baby Names

5 Tips for choosing a baby name

By Louisa Austin on Apr 10, 2012
A recent study has suggested that parents who regret the name they chose to give their child are becoming more common. This may be...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

7 Signs you may be pregnant

By Louisa Austin on Mar 30, 2012
Are you experiencing some odd symptoms? Are you not sure what they mean and why you have them? Well, you never know – you may be...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

5 Morning sickness cures

By Louisa Austin on Mar 30, 2012
Mums-to-be always dread that nauseous feeling which, although coined morning sickness, can in fact happen at any time during the...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Too posh to push?

By Louisa Austin on Mar 15, 2012
There was a time when women would await the birth of their child, clearing their schedules completely up to a month before so when...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What should you do if you can’t feel your baby kick?

By Louisa Austin on Feb 24, 2012
Pregnancy can be an incredibly anxious time for a woman. With so many myths and rumours about what to expect at certain stages it is...
Baby Names

Popular baby names for 2012

By Donna Jennings on Jan 11, 2012
During the first 24 hours of Jan. 1, Elliot, Kay’lin, Connor and Adelyn rang in the first names of 2012. We have only just wet...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Making the most of your baby’s first six weeks

By Louise Wheeler on Feb 14, 2011
After the initial excitement and shock of your baby’s birth, the sudden responsibility of caring for a new life can seem almost...
Having a Baby

How to spot the symptoms of antenatal depression

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 29, 2010
Pregnancy is meant to be one of the most joyful times of a woman life, with every flutter and kick inspiring excitement. However,...
Having a Baby

Caring for your newborn's skin

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 26, 2010
Nothing is more soft and touchable than your newborn’s delicate skin, so it's understandable that you would want to keep it in...
Having a Baby

Co-sleeping and babies: How to bed-share safely

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 25, 2010
The concept of a family-bed is well known in many parts of the world. In fact, it is only in the Western world that babies are...
Having a Baby

Eating for two: How to eat well during pregnancy

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 18, 2010
Eating well during pregnancy doesn't have to be a chore. By following a few simple guidelines, it is possible to provide your body...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Natural ways to induce labour

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 17, 2010
The nursery is decorated, the toys are all in place and you have neatly ironed a small mountain of dinky outfits -- now all you need...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What is a doula and why they are growing in popularity in the UK

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 3, 2010
Every year, more and more women in the UK are turning to doulas to take care of their emotional needs during pregnancy and birth. So...
Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Homebirth essentials: 10 Items you need to have on your homebirth shopping list

By Louise Wheeler on Nov 1, 2010
As the homebirth movement continues to gain momentum in the UK, more and more women are opting to give birth to their babies at...