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...baby pool and if children’s visiting times are restricted. you might need to wear a swim hat so make sure to bring one. if you have older children you may also want other facilities to keep the...

what is a doula? a doula is someone who will provide emotional and physical support to you and your partner during the birth of your baby. there are birth doulas and postnatal doulas, the former...

...baby needs to be delivered a week or two early to show if the baby’s lungs are developed enough to induce labour. this test is carried out when indicated by the results of a screening test or...

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...baby is expected. at least 4 weeks must be taken after the birth of your baby. you can decide how you wish to take the remaining weeks however most women opt to take the remaining weeks after the...

...baby will be born with cystic fibrosis. cf is a condition which affects the glands and damages organs including the lungs, digestive tract, reproductive system and pancreas. the condition causes a...

...baby even if they have bleeding or spotting. there are a number of reasons why light bleeding might occur. you may be experiencing breakthrough bleeding. this is when your pregnancy hormones are...

what weight gain to expect during pregnancy? firstly, it’s important to remember that you are meant to gain weight while pregnant. your body is doing this to keep your baby healthy and give baby...

...baby. your body needs water to build new tissue and produce more blood as well as carry all those extra nutrients that baby needs. it’s also used to form amniotic fluid and it flushes out toxins...

...baby’s anatomy, their growth, health and location of the placenta. how is an ultrasound carried out? the pregnant mum to be raises her top up to under the bust and opens the top of their...

...baby has got a particular condition. chorionic villus sampling (cvs) is a very accurate early antenatal test that detects chromosomal abnormalities. with this diagnostic test, you will have complete...

eco friendly nursery - how do i create one? creating your baby's nursery can be exciting, emotional and.....eco-friendly. creating your baby’s nursery can be exciting, emotional and&hellip...

...baby or they find the notion of having sex ‘in front’ of their unborn child as strange and can make them uncomfortable. for some men it’s more of a psychological issue where they now...

prenatal care? what are my options? you have several options when it comes to the type of care you would like to avail of for your pregnancy and the birth of your baby. your choice will depend on your...

is my nursery safe? here are a few tips to ensure your nursery is safe we all want our baby’s nursery to be a sweet and pleasant enviroment. pretty colours, lovely furniture and nice lighting...

...baby so make sure the two of you spend plenty of quality time together. morning sickness is a common problem for women in their first trimester. a lot of women appreciate when their partner helps them...

...baby. other factors that can contribute to a miscarriage are smoking, poor nutrition, vitamin deficiencies (especially of the b vitamins), being overweight or underweight, hormonal insufficiency or...

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...baby could be at risk of being born with a defect and so parents want to know in advance so they can be prepared. some disorders may require your baby to have special care after birth and so you will...

...baby’s father is positive, there's a strong chance that your baby will be rh positive. during labour there is a chance that some of the baby's blood will enter the mothers system and she...