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Breast-feeding 'power hour' could save more babies
95 babies could be saved every hour if mothers breastfed in 'power hour' after birth, says Save The Children.
Post-natal fitness advice from the experts
The experts understand that it’s hard to build motivation to exercise when you have a family and household to run and are exhausted from lack of sleep
Survey reveals 83% of parents would be willing to try real nappies
Forums and friends were the places most disposable users would go to for information about real nappies
Take it easy with your newborn
Midwife Kim Hughes suggests mums of newborns should take it easy rather than take on the world.
Expectant mothers are the fittest women in the UK
Pregnant women exercise four hours more per month than the average UK woman, according to a survey.
Paternity test now available in Boots
Now everyone can host their own Jeremy Kyle Show in their living room.
Pregnant women should take vitamin D says Scots govt
The Scottish government wants to educate pregnany mums about baby nutrition before the birth of their child.
Will the new baby make your man jealous?
Do you really have to worry about your partner being jealous of the new baby? Probably not, but there are things you can do to keep everyone happy.
The Ritmo belt, for tummy music
For pregnant mums wanting to soothe bump with music, here is the Ritmo belt.
NCT launches postnatal helpline
NCT has launched a brand, new Postnatal Helpline staffed by qualified NCT Postnatal Leaders.
Top tips for a happy bump
Emma Kenny's tips for keeping your bump and your baby happy.
Be sixy during pregnancy
The ideal little black dress is now available to pregnant women too with this 6-way design.
Music during pregnancy
Dr Alexandra Lamont of the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE) explains the effects of music during pregnancy and socially in the development of children.
8 point preparing for pregnancy checklist
Dr Chris Steele, resident doctor on ITV's This Morning, with a pregnancy checklist.
Expecting back pain as well as a baby
Some useful tips on avoiding back pain while you are pregnant.
Controlling migraine during pregnancy
The treatment for migraine during pregnancy is to maximize the relief as well as minimize the potential for fetal harm.
How to have a relaxing pregnancy
Stress is your body’s natural response to events that make you feel threatened or upset.
Perinatal death rates drop
Figures are good news in the face of a rising birth rate, says NCT.
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.
Pregnancy and birth myths and 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.
Top Ten pregnancy and exercise tips
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.
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.
Getting body confident after 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.
Celebs get sporty with their bump
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?
Baby A-Wake livens up your pregnancy
Fitness expert Jane Wake says correct exercise during pregnancy is better for mum and baby.
Osteopathy during pregnancy
Osteopathy is concerned with restoring and maintaining balance in the neural, muscular and skeletal systems of the body. In pregnancy the balance is threatened by alterations in weight, hormonal changes and fluctuations in fluid balance.