Prepare yourself for a new babyOnce your little bundle of joy arrives, life as you know it will be turned upside down. Get set for the busy days ahead with our list of things to do before the birth.
How to bloom, not balloonNow you're pregnant you may feel like you can actually eat what you like, without feeling quite so guilty as normal... or maybe not
What every man should know about being a new dadBefore his daughter Kate was born, Will Dalrymple couldn't imagine what it would be like to be a dad. Here's what he's learnt... so far.
21 amazing facts about your unborn babyThe outward signs that you're growing a new life are all too evident (goodbye, waistline!). But what's happening on the inside? We've rounded up all the fascinating facts about your baby's secret life.
Birth size linked to breast cancer: reportAn international study has found that women who were born bigger and longer than average have a higher chance of getting breast cancer than their peers.
Top 10 things a dad-to-be should knowShe's pregnant, and you're expecting her to be all shiny locks, larger boobs and glowing complexion. Huh! More like body hair, leaking breasts and stretch marks. Here are 10 things you never knew you wanted to know about pregnancy.
Caesareans not always best for babyNew researchers have found that caesareans can contribute to preterm babies having problems with their breathing.
Floating baby two days oldSo cute, thinking that she is still in the womb, this baby seems very happy to look like a little floating head above water.
Hypnobirthing: would you try it?One of the most common worries women have when it comes to pregnancy is the fear of pain during childbirth. Hypnobirthing can help you overcome the fear and anxiety surrounding the birth.
Webcams help parents bond with premature babiesNew webcam technology is helping parents to bond with their baby even from great distances away.
Birth weight not important for long-term healthTwo babies with the lowest recorded birth rates have grown into healthy adults, finds US researchers.
Caesareans linked to fat babiesCaesarean C-sections has no doubt saved many lives of both of mother and child. However having a natural vaginal birth has long been recognized as having physical benefits to the child, including activating lung function, instigating feeding instincts and now according to new research, the ability...
Woman in labour passes driving testWhen a woman from Scotland went into labour recently, instead of heading to the hospital, she was so desperate to get her licence, she continued with the driving test, and passed.
Women can control when they give birth, and avoid HalloweenPregnant women may be able to control to a degree when they give birth a new study has shown, and the most unfavourable day of the year is Halloween.
Twins give birth less than an hour apartIdentical twins Alicia Teeples and Ari Ostler of Utah USA have shared a lifetime of coincidences, and last Friday the 27 year old ladies gave birth in the same hospital 43 minutes apart.
Leading doctor calls older mothers 'selfish'Barry Walters, an obstetrician from Perth's King Edward Memorial Hospital has criticised women who delay having children until their late thirties saying it's selfish and self-centered.
Unborn babies can feel painIt is impossible to know if an unborn baby can feel happy or sad, but a new study conducted in London has found a baby can distinguish pain from 35 weeks.
Living near a main road increases chance of premature birth: reportPregnant and live within 200m of a main road? New research from Japan suggests you should prepare for an early birth.
Delay cutting umbilical cord, obstetricians toldA retired UK obsetrician has questioned why doctors are still so keen to quickly clamp and cut the umbilical cord after birth.
One in three mums choose caesareanAccording to a new study, the fear of natural childbirth is driving one in three mothers to choose to have a cesarean.
Build your baby bondThe emotional ties you form with your newborn will last a lifetime, but it doesn’t always come easily. Here are some great techniques to get the connection underway
Birth size linked to breast cancer: reportAn international study has found that women who were born bigger and longer than average have a higher chance of getting breast cancer than their peers.
Help for mumsLooking for help? Here are contacts and links for mums and mums-to-be.
Post-partum psychosis: the basicsThis dangerous condition can be fatal, so it's important you learn all you can to save others - or yourself.
How to hold your babyNever held a brand new bub? Don’t worry – read our simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be a natural with your little one in no time at all.
Survive your first night in hospitalYou’re exhausted, you have a new baby to look after and you’re on your own in a strange room.
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