Pregnancy Archive

Here in the UK, we have a few traditions for pregnancy and labour that might seem a little strange to our international neighbours, but are perfectly normal here. The idea of a baby shower before the birth for instance, would seem incredibly …

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a pregnant woman in possession of a good sized bump, must be in want of some sage advice. At least, that seems to be the prevailing assumption, given that as soon as you announce your …

Here we discuss 10 times reality didn’t quite meet up to your expectations on becoming a parent. 1. Pregnancy Expectation I will be a beautiful, blooming goddess. I will only put on a maximum of two stone. I shall eat organic vegetables …

If you already have your hands full with a rambunctious toddler, then discovering you are pregnant with your second child may be met with mixed feelings of both excitement and trepidation. This is perfectly understandable, as looking after one busy toddler is …

“Magical, “Wonderful”, “Blooming”, “Glowing”; These are all words that are frequently used to describe pregnancy and pregnant women. Whilst those words might apply for some of the long nine months, for many women, the Third Trimester, particularly the later weeks, are far …

It’s probably safe to say that most parents experience fears regarding their child’s well-being from time to time. But if you are a new parent with a baby these fears can be exacerbated by a surge of hormones, a lack of sleep, …

If you have decided that a year or two of sleepless nights and endless worry just wasn’t enough for you, then you may now find yourself pregnant again whilst parenting a toddler. You will probably remember the tiredness you felt in your …

Bloating, morning sickness, dizziness, frequent urination, and even constipation are all side-effects we’re used to hearing about when it comes to pregnancy. They can be uncomfortable and disheartening, but there’s a wealth of information for mothers-to-be that can help ease the symptoms. …

Whilst pregnancy is supposed to be about bringing great joy to our lives there are definitely a number of downsides. Here we share our top twenty problems that we think only a pregnant woman could relate to. 1) The Tiredness You’re in …

Congratulations, you’re pregnant. Welcome to the world of motherhood. You will soon be showing off your new-born baby with pride. But first things first. Your body is rapidly changing shape and you need new clothes. This is a great opportunity to splash …