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How to have an easier labour

How to have an easier labour

The thought of going into labour can be a scary prospect. But there's no need to pass out before you've even had your first contraction we have 14 ways to help your labour go as smoothly as possible
Feature article about:PregnancyBirth
Exercise during pregnancy good for baby

Exercise during pregnancy good for baby

A small pilot study shows that moderate exercise during pregnancy is good for the unborn baby's heart.
Feature article about:PregnancyExercise
Mother's diet influences baby's gender

Mother's diet influences baby's gender

Research shows that a child's sex is associated with the mother's diet at the time of conception.
Feature article about:PregnancyDiet and nutrition
The causes of morning sickness revealed

The causes of morning sickness revealed

The nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy may actually serve a purpose — to protect the unborn baby.
Feature article about:PregnancyMorning sickness
How to bounce back before baby

How to bounce back before baby

Pregnancy zaps energy and can leave many mums-to-be struggling to make it through the day. Here are some things you can do to restore your vanishing vigour.
Feature article about:PregnancyDiet and nutrition
Smiley babies give mother natural high

Smiley babies give mother natural high

New research from the US suggests seeing your own baby smile activates pleasure receptors in the brain, which lead to quality care.
Feature article about:PregnancyParenting
Pregnancy: having an

Pregnancy: having an "unwanted" baby

Finding out that you're pregnant can be one of the biggest bombshells that you'll ever hear, unexpected pregnancy or planned. So you think you want to keep the...
Feature article about:PregnancyContraception
Coping with severe morning sickness

Coping with severe morning sickness

Most pregnant women experience the nausea of "morning sickness", but in some cases the condition can be so severe it affects the unborn baby.
Feature article about:PregnancyMorning sickness
Eating for two vs the Christmas binge

Eating for two vs the Christmas binge

Between cravings and the old "eating for two" mentality, it's hard enough trying to keep extra kilos from creeping on when you're pregnant.
Feature article about:Pregnancy
Eating vegetarian during pregnancy

Eating vegetarian during pregnancy

Are you a vegetarian or just can't stomach meat now you're pregnant? Don't worry you can still be healthy.
Feature article about:Pregnancy
How to bloom, not balloon

How to bloom, not balloon

Now you're pregnant you may feel like you can actually eat what you like, without feeling quite so guilty as normal... or maybe not
Feature article about:Pregnancy
Pregnancy and exercise

Pregnancy and exercise

Whether you're a couch potato or a gym-bunny, exercise has an important role to play in your pregnancy.
Feature article about:Pregnancy
Pregnancy: what's safe and what's not?

Pregnancy: what's safe and what's not?

A guide to having a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Feature article about:Pregnancy
Are you ready for a baby?

Are you ready for a baby?

How can you tell if you're emotionally equipped for parenthood and what can you do to prepare yourselves as a couple?
Feature article about:PregnancyRelationships
Can't have a second child?

Can't have a second child?

You fell pregnant so easily before, so how come it's not happening this time? The truth is that infertility can strike at any time.
Feature article about:PregnancyInfertility
Male and female infertility

Male and female infertility

After having spent years taking every possible precaution to make sure you don't become pregnant, the time is finally right to start a family. It can come as a...
Feature article about:PregnancyInfertility
Ovulation: when are you fertile?

Ovulation: when are you fertile?

Find out when is the best time for you to conceive.
Feature article about:PregnancyOvulation
Understanding your cycle

Understanding your cycle

If you're trying to conceive, understanding your cycle can be one of the most important things you can do.
Feature article about:PregnancyConception
Pregnancy week-by-week — the first month

Pregnancy week-by-week — the first month

The nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy may actually serve a purpose — to protect the unborn baby.
Feature article about:Pregnancy
Breastfeeding may boost baby's IQ

Breastfeeding may boost baby's IQ

An international team of researchers has found evidence that suggests breastmilk can make children smarter.
Feature article about:PregnancyBreast feeding
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