Health & Parenting

Is It Worth Worrying About Bump Size?: No matter how big or small your bump is, you will probably receive comments about it on a daily basis. Whether people are exclaiming at the sheer size of you, or questioning whether you’re really pregnant, it’s… dlvr.it/QVfzjR

20 Reasons Why Pregnancy Hormones Are Evil: 1. They’re the reason why you feel like you’re living Mean Girls, thanks to the outbreak of acne on your face. 2. You have taken to wearing a permanent eye patch in the hope of reducing the pain caused by the… dlvr.it/QVXPjb

Coping with Headaches During Pregnancy: Headaches are a common complaint during pregnancy. Headaches during pregnancy are thought to be caused by hormones, though they could also be connected to stress, fatigue and dehydration. Pregnancy headaches are… dlvr.it/QVQ1P5

The Truth About Single Parent Pregnancy: Whether you’re embarking on a single parent pregnancy by choice, by happy accident, or by a slightly less happy accident, there are a few things you need to know. In many ways single parent pregnancy is the same… dlvr.it/QVJNdg

Giving Up Caffeine During Pregnancy: Craving chocolate? You are advised to limit your daily consumption to 200mg of caffeine during pregnancy. This should include all of the caffeine in your diet, not just the cups of coffee. On average, the caffeine… dlvr.it/QVCv6p

Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg embeds itself outside of the womb, most commonly in the fallopian tube. The condition is rare, affecting only 1 out of every 100 pregnancies. An ectopic pregnancy will not… dlvr.it/QV7HZW

Five Pregnancy Workouts You Can Start Today: Taking regular exercise can help to reduce many of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy. Exercise can also help you to maintain a healthy weight gain, get a good night’s sleep, and reduce stress.… dlvr.it/QV1CF1

Five Fun Baby Shower Games: If you’re charged with organising a friend’s baby shower, you’re probably feeling the pressure. Fear not, we’re here to help. We’ve come up with a list of fun baby shower games that will please even the most bloated, exhausted… dlvr.it/QTthcQ

Considering Cord Blood Banking: Throughout pregnancy, blood travels between the baby and placenta through the pulsating umbilical cord. Immediately after the birth, this pulsating occurs for between two and five minutes; and, by the end of the process,… dlvr.it/QTmHrl

How to Avoid Heartburn During Pregnancy: One in five women experience heartburn during the first trimester, and this number rises to two in five by the end of the second trimester. By the end of the pregnancy, over three in five women will have… dlvr.it/QTdyxy

Five Foods to Relieve Constipation During Pregnancy: You are more susceptible to constipation during pregnancy. Your digestion slows down to make sure you absorb as many nutrients from food as possible, so that you have enough to nourish yourself and… dlvr.it/QTWyP2

How to Bond With Twins: Most parents worry about whether they will bond with their baby, but this is especially true for parents expecting twins or more. It’s understandable to be a little freaked out by the news that you are expecting two or more… dlvr.it/QTRXC5

What is Placental Abruption?: Placental abruption is a condition in which the placenta separates from the lining of the uterus before birth. Placental abruption occurs in around one per cent of pregnancies. Placental abruption can occur at any time after… dlvr.it/QTLltQ

When to Splurge on Maternity Clothes: If you’re preoccupied with baby budgeting, you may not be in the mood for a mammoth shopping expedition. Whether you’re saving for that top of the range pram, or trying to minimise your spending, you may be trying to… dlvr.it/QTDcQp

Pregnancy Photography: Capturing Memories: At the moment, you are eating, breathing and (not) sleeping pregnancy, but one day it will be a distant memory. As those nine months edge slowly by, you may struggle to remember what life was like before… dlvr.it/QT6CJb

Feeling Self-Conscious About Pregnancy Weight Gain: Some women really do glow and exude self-confidence, from the moment they pee on the stick to the final push of labour. These women look amazing in maternity wear – even yoga pants – and seem to have… dlvr.it/QSzwfR

Folic Acid During Pregnancy: It is important that you take folic acid during pregnancy, especially during the first three months. Folic acid is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate. It is very important for healthy fetal development. You should start… dlvr.it/QSsZ1T

Five Inspiring Ideas for Push Presents: ‘Push presents’ are a relatively new phenomenon, and are by no means common practice just yet. Some people think it’s a nice way to acknowledge the occasion, and others feel it is an unnecessary gift when the baby… dlvr.it/QSlT7n

Can I Fly During Pregnancy?: As people no doubt keep telling you, you won’t get to spend much quality time with your partner once the baby arrives. You’ll be sleep deprived, nappy-changing, baby-rocking partners in crime, but you won’t get much alone… dlvr.it/QSfwKW

Preparing for Breastfeeding: How much milk will my newborn need?: Did you know at birth your baby’s stomach is the size of a chickpea? By day three, it’s about the size of a walnut, and not until day 10 is it as big as a golf ball. This small stomach… dlvr.it/QSZGGb