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Everything you need to know about conceiving Thanks to Dr. Froelicher, GP, Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Goupil Rousseau, gynaecologistsYou dream of having a baby and can’t wait to be a parent...

Expecting a baby? Finding a name can feel like an impossible task when you're trying to find something that sounds nice and has some significance.Baby names that describe emotions...

There are a few things Britain still does very well - being eccentric is definitely one of them! Nowhere is this more evident than in some birth announcements that appear in the...

Of course you want to give your adored baby-to-be a unique baby name and you just might find the one in this very rare and unusual selection. Some of these names were popular...

We don't think there's anything on this earth that excites us more than a celebrity pregnancy. Okay, maybe Friday and McDonalds, but it's a really close call. But along with the...

It's not the first time this fitness model has come under fire for how she carries during pregnancy. Now six months pregnant with her second child and still very much displaying...

Pregnancy sex is a minefield for many women and the endless amounts of articles telling you what to and what not to do don't make life during those already-demanding nine months...

The semi-naked pregnancy photoshoot has almost become a rite of passage for expectant women in recent years but now it seems the fathers-to-be want in on the action. Men can now...

Having a miscarriage is a devastating and confusing time for everyone involved. It leaves you wanting answers and reasons why. With the help of Dr Shazia Malik, Consultant Obstetr...

Of course you want to give your adored baby-to-be a unique baby name and you just might find the one in this very rare and unusual selection.How about Tibero? Thinkstock

Remember how all your friends acted when you told them you were engaged? Well that's probably how they'll react to your pregnancy news as well. With a baby on the way, they'll...

There's no doubt that those nine months of pregnancy are completely worth it when you're suddenly face-to-face with your baby, but that doesn't mean that being pregnant is all...

One day, you're sitting at the office going about your work and everything is fine. The next you're sitting under a pile of tissues bawling over a video you just watched of a...

When word spread that Beyonce might be pregnant, naturally, everyone freaked out. However, it didn't take long until the Instagram photo in question, which revealed the singer...

Feeling broody? This will come as big news!! According to new advice from the NHS, giving birth at home is a ‘safer’ option for many mums-to-be. Which means under the new guidelines...

Being pregnant ain't a walk in a park. In fact, it kind of sucks. Yes, there are some ladies who love their pregnancy. And then there are some who will NEVER let their kids forget...

Before sonograms we resorted to strange and slightly absurd methods to find out the gender of a baby. Mixing pee with baking soda, placing necklaces over your heart, and analysing...

Yeah, yeah, we all know that 'pregnancy is beautiful' but getting your photo taken while you're tired, bloated and feeling like you're gonna spew isn't every pregnant gal's bag...

Nine months is a LONG time to put up with family and strangers rubbing your belly and asking you seriously personal questions. Talks of 'impending pain', 'piling on the pounds'...

Why do docs call it "morning sickness" when it feels likes a 3-month, all-day hangover without the drunken Facebook pics to prove that all those tequila shots were worth it? Why...

Getting the news that you're set to be a new mum comes with a flurry of emotions; and understandably so. Life is about to drastically change forever. But before your little bundle...

Selfies are a whole lot easier when you're a photographer, and they're a whole lot artier too. Sophie Starzenski took photos of her growing baby bump every month and the results...

Planning a baby shower is the ultimate excuse to come up with some of the cutest creative ideas. From cookies to cupcakes, decorations and games, no baby shower is complete without...

Expecting a baby used to mean you were confined to the fashion wilderness for 9 months, but famous mums like Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham have proved that this doesn't...

Pregnancy used to be a taboo subject, but now everything from water births to weight gain seem to be open to public discussion. While demystifying pregnancy can only be a good thing...

When you're pregnant, you hear a lot of different things about weight gain. There's pressure to look lean and trim, with a neat little baby bump just like Kate Middleton, but...

Doctors have always strongly advised pregnant women to avoid consuming alcohol because it can damage their unborn baby. Just as it’s accepted that smoking while pregnant is bad...

The idea of your waters breaking during pregnancy can be a bit of a weird concept to get your head around. Everything you need to know about your waters breaking Most people imagine...

When you think of a woman giving birth, what do you imagine? Is it a woman lying on a bed, legs spread? It might well be, because that's what TV and films would have us believe...

Sickness and vomiting in pregnancy are two of the most frequent afflictions encountered during pregnancy. They occur in almost one in two pregnancies, and begin soon after you...

Sciatica in pregnancy manifests itself through pain that spreads towards the bum and leg area Check with your GP to make sure that your pregnancy is the only cause of your sciatica...

Excessive tiredness is common during the 1st trimester of pregnancy because of the hormonal changes, and the nausea and sickness which reduce your food intake. Tiredness in pregna...

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine which aims to treat a paitents symptoms naturally with "remedies". It uses many animal, plant, mineral, and synthetic substances in these...

Pregnancy yoga and yoga birth involves yoga postures and breathing techniques to improve physical health and mental well-being. Yoga birth Pregnancy yoga aims to help women establish...

Pregnancy massage can be used in the last few weeks of pregnancy to aid relaxation, and bring relief to tense muscles and aching backs. It should only be carried out by a qualified...

Herbalism relies on herbal or botanical remedies made from plants or plant extracts to treat ailments. Herbal tea in pregnancy is often used to provide safe nutrition and reduce...

Good nutrition is essential throughout pregnancy and in the third trimester there is a window of opportunity when pregnant mums can prepare their body for giving birth, and also...

Osteopathy is an alternative medicine which aims to treat the person as a whole, taking into account body, mind and spirit. It recognises the bodies ability to heal itself and...

Women have had access to the abortion pill for over a decade but there’s still a lot of miscommunications and misconceptions when it comes to what it’s for and what it does. This...

41 weeks pregnant - How to induce labour naturally 15th January - 23rd January Sproglet, my new baby, was due on the 15th Jan. The day came, I was so excited, ready for it, hospital...

Cervical stitching is a procedure for pregnant women who have a weak cervix. Find out what it involves. The cervix normally stays tightly closed throughout pregnancy. It changes...

If you’re expecting a baby, you’ll probably suffer from nausea at some point, just like around half of all pregnant women. Although unpredictable, it’s harmless to the fetus....

You're into the fifth month of your pregnancy. During this month you will start to feel better and the mother-child bond will begin to materialise. The major event of the 5th...

To keep the sex of your baby a mystery until the birth is one of the biggest exercises in self restraint known to man. It’s an impressive feat. Everything you buy has to be gender...

When you’re expecting your first child, it's easy to worry about not loving your baby enough, or not being a good mum. Many people believe that a mother should automatically know...

Follow our 10 fashion tips to stay looking stylish throughout your pregnancy. 1. Avoid all synthetic materials, which are more likely to cause allergies. 2. Opt for soft, natural...

Finding out you're expecting more than one baby is a big surprise! After the initial shock come the questions: how will your pregnancy be different, and what will happen at the birth...

You’re on the home straight! At this stage, baby is gradually preparing for his or her entry into the big wide world. The last trimester is full of events… Your baby’s developmentYour...

During the seventh month of pregnancy, the fetus’s senses are awakened. While you’re in more and more need of rest, baby continues to develop. This is a time for parents-to-be...

You hear a lot about sex to get pregnant and sex after pregnancy, but sex during pregnancy tends to be a bit of a mystery. This obvious oversight needs to be rectified. Often...

During pregnancy, the time comes when you start preparing for a new arrival in your home. Preparing baby’s room is essential. Here is what you need to think about to welcome baby...

During pregnancy high blood pressure can pose a real danger to mother and child. Here are the reasons and consequences. Why is it dangerous?High blood pressure during pregnancy...

If you're an exercise junkie and you're expecting, you'll undoubtedly be asking yourself if you can still exercise during your pregnancy. This depends on the sport or exercise...

It’s been a long time since women would go through pregnancy without a single medical check up, which seems kind of crazy now. These days, when you’re expecting a baby, it’s a...