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A guide to the 2009 Baby Show at the NEC
The Baby Show with Prima Baby sponsored by Volvo returns to the NEC May 15-17 2009.
The Baby Show with Prima Baby sponsored by Volvo returns to the NEC May 15-17 2009.
Pregnancy and birth myths and facts
Maternity expert Dr Gwyneth Lewis sorts the pregnancy myths from the facts.
Maternity expert Dr Gwyneth Lewis sorts the pregnancy myths from the facts.
What type of mum-to-be are you?
How you deal with the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood is a reflection of your personality, as psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos explains.
How you deal with the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood is a reflection of your personality, as psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos explains.
Top Ten pregnancy and exercise tips
Jane Wake's tips are designed for women having healthy, single birth pregnancies.
Jane Wake's tips are designed for women having healthy, single birth pregnancies.
Birth brain defect could be treated with vitamin supplement
Research suggests that a vitamin supplement taken during pregnancy could prevent hydrocephalus.
Research suggests that a vitamin supplement taken during pregnancy could prevent hydrocephalus.
Hypnotherapy CDs - an alternative to epidurals?
The powerful self-hypnosis techniques used by more than 20,000 UK mums are similar to those used by international athletes.
The powerful self-hypnosis techniques used by more than 20,000 UK mums are similar to those used by international athletes.
Getting body confident after pregnancy
Nutritionist Helena Bingham shares some insight about what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy.
Nutritionist Helena Bingham shares some insight about what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy.
Your pregnancy workout
Fitness professional Laura Williams shares some fitness tips for during and after pregnancy.
Fitness professional Laura Williams shares some fitness tips for during and after pregnancy.
Celebs get sporty with their bump
SportyBump has already attracted the support of celebrity mums, such as Tamzin Outhwaite and Jill Halfpenny.
SportyBump has already attracted the support of celebrity mums, such as Tamzin Outhwaite and Jill Halfpenny.
Your body after the birth
There's no doubt about it - your body changes after birth. But does it affect your relationship with your partner?
There's no doubt about it - your body changes after birth. But does it affect your relationship with your partner?
Baby A-Wake livens up your pregnancy
Fitness expert Jane Wake says correct exercise during pregnancy is better for mum and baby.
Fitness expert Jane Wake says correct exercise during pregnancy is better for mum and baby.
Attitude to breast-feeding improved among men
Men’s attitudes towards breast-feeding have improved over the past 15 years, according to a new survey.
Men’s attitudes towards breast-feeding have improved over the past 15 years, according to a new survey.
NCT boosts number of its antenatal courses
NCT, the UK’s leading parenthood charity, has just made it even easier for new mums and dads to share their concerns and find a space on one of their antenatal or postnatal classes by increasing the number of its courses.
NCT, the UK’s leading parenthood charity, has just made it even easier for new mums and dads to share their concerns and find a space on one of their antenatal or postnatal classes by increasing the number of its courses.
NHS launches pregnancy planner
The NHS has released an online maternity service guide for expectant parents.
The NHS has released an online maternity service guide for expectant parents.
Percy, Norman, Irene and Edna: RIP
The traditional British names that have died out within a generation revealed.
The traditional British names that have died out within a generation revealed.
Babies impact on relationships, say dads
42% of dads say they argue more with their partner since the birth of their baby, with money being the top topic for arguments.
42% of dads say they argue more with their partner since the birth of their baby, with money being the top topic for arguments.
New DVD brings antenatal classes into the home
Prepares women for birth with candid, practical advice and real life experiences.
Prepares women for birth with candid, practical advice and real life experiences.
Sports clothes that pregnant ladies can get into
A new sports retailer that is especially for expectant mums.
A new sports retailer that is especially for expectant mums.
Get help from a midwife online
If need some professional midwife advice, you can email your questions to a team of fully trained midwives FREE thanks to First Response.
If need some professional midwife advice, you can email your questions to a team of fully trained midwives FREE thanks to First Response.
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Personal trainer Dan Thompson shares some tips on exercising during pregnancy.
Personal trainer Dan Thompson shares some tips on exercising during pregnancy.
Smoking in pregnancy can affect male fertility
Smoking while pregnant could reduce the fertility of baby boys by affecting a key testis gene, according to a University of Aberdeen led study.
Smoking while pregnant could reduce the fertility of baby boys by affecting a key testis gene, according to a University of Aberdeen led study.
Try Tamanu Oil for improving scars and stretch marks
A clinical study of tamanu oil "confirms" its beneficial status for repairing scar tissue.
A clinical study of tamanu oil "confirms" its beneficial status for repairing scar tissue.
Smoking a possible key factor in cot death rates
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: pregnant smoking is main cause, says new research.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: pregnant smoking is main cause, says new research.
Planned caesarean or vaginal birth?
A new website that explores women's decision-making about birth after a previous caesarean section is to be launched.
A new website that explores women's decision-making about birth after a previous caesarean section is to be launched.
Have you planned for a happy birth day?
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has published a new Happy Birth Day book illustrating how to have the best possible pregnancy and birth.
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has published a new Happy Birth Day book illustrating how to have the best possible pregnancy and birth.
Nigella and Myleene are 2007's yummiest mummies
2007's top Slummy Mummy, Tummy Mummy and Dishy Daddy also announced.
2007's top Slummy Mummy, Tummy Mummy and Dishy Daddy also announced.
Pregnancy demands more calcium, says survey
What women eat during their pregnancy not only has a direct effect on their health, but also on the development and wellbeing of their baby.
What women eat during their pregnancy not only has a direct effect on their health, but also on the development and wellbeing of their baby.
Gabby Logan urges expectant mums to protect in pregnancy
A special web programme will be hosted by celebrity mum Gabby Logan focusing on dental protection during pregnancy.
A special web programme will be hosted by celebrity mum Gabby Logan focusing on dental protection during pregnancy.
Fish oils can help fend off eczema
Eating fish oils during pregnancy can fend off eczema in your child, a new study says.
Eating fish oils during pregnancy can fend off eczema in your child, a new study says.
