You may be advised to have a caesarean section, or a planned repeat caesarean, if you’ve had complications in a past pregnancy or during this pregnancy. These may include the position of your baby, the placenta, underlying medical conditions and if you’re expecting twins or more. Or you may have your own reasons for wanting an elective…
So last week was half term. Hunter is three and still in nappies, showing no signs of wanting to be out of them any time soon. So my husband and I made an executive decision: we would use the week away from nursery to see if we could nail the potty thing, and in the course of…
After bringing a new life to this world, you have to be a lot more responsible and that leads you to buying a few essentials for your little one that will make yours and your child’s life easier and convenient. Buying baby’s must-haves requires a lot of deliberation and it gets even more daunting for a first time…
Entering the ninth month of pregnancy is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time. As you prepare for the arrival of your baby, it’s natural to have hopes for a smooth and normal delivery. While each pregnancy and delivery is unique, there are several tips and practices that can increase your chances of a natural childbirth….
Pregnancy is a time of great joy and anticipation, but it can also bring fatigue and low energy levels. Ensuring you maintain a nutritious diet is one of the best ways to combat this. Here are seven natural pregnancy energy boosters that can help you stay active and healthy. 7. Apples Apples are an excellent snack…
Your reaction to finding out that you’re pregnant with twins may have been anything from surprise to shock. But there are lots of reasons to be excited about bringing two babies into the world at the same time. If you’re pregnant with two babies, you’re almost certain to be curious about the benefits of having twins….
If only morning sickness were just relegated to the mornings! Here’s some help for women coping with nausea during pregnancy, especially during the early months. You’re sailing along on your early pregnancy adventure — just little breast tenderness and more frequent urination, but nothing you can’t handle. Until one day, you wake up feeling queasy. Does it seem…
Proponents of eating the placenta say the practice has benefits — but is that true? And what are the risks? Here’s what you need to know about eating the placenta and how to decide if it’s right for you. Animals do it. Chinese medicine has advocated it for centuries. The practice of eating your placenta, called…
Wondering how you can prepare for childbirth? The last few weeks of pregnancy are always the longest — but they can also be the busiest. Not only is your body preparing for childbirth (thanks, Braxton Hicks contractions!), but your mind is too, which is why that urge to “nest” may have resulted in a freezer…
Practice contractions, called Braxton Hicks, can start midway through your pregnancy and continue until the end. Here’s how to tell the difference between these false labor contractions and the real thing. How do you get to labor and delivery? Practice, practice, practice. You might not be ready for the baby just yet (still haven’t picked…