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Tagged with: What happens in labour & birth, Getting ready for birth
Many women hope for a birth around their baby’s due date. Find out here what happens if your baby is overdue and you are offered an induction of labour.
Tagged with: Common concerns, 3-6 months, Feeding your baby or toddler, 6-9 months
Having too much breast milk – an oversupply – can be uncomfortable and can mean your baby struggles with feeding. Here are the signs and what to do…
Tagged with: Vaginal birth, Coping strategies for labour and birth, Pain in labour, Your pain relief options
Find out about the different options available for pain relief in labour and childbirth, including epidural, pethidine, TENS and other ways to reduce pain.
Whether you’re hoping to use solely self-help techniques or want the option of drugs, it’s useful to know what pain relief is available in hospital…
Tagged with: Wellbeing and lifestyle in pregnancy, Exercise and fitness, Social life
What could be nicer than a relaxing beauty treatment when you’re pregnant? We provide the lowdown on treating yourself to spa days, massages and facials when you have a bump.
Tagged with: Returning to work, Practicalities of being a parent, Work
As an employee, do you get leave for your pregnant partner's scan appointments? How much time off will you get with the baby? Here’s your guide.
Tagged with: First trimester, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester, Exercise and fitness
You could fit into your daily routine some strengthening exercises where it can make a massive difference - your stomach and pelvic floor. Here's how.
Tagged with: Common discomforts, First trimester, Healthy pregnancy, Physiology of birth, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester
Read about the causes and how to reduce the discomfort of pelvic, hip and back pain in pregnancy.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Wellbeing & mental health, 3-6 months, Perinatal mental health, 6-9 months, How you might be feeling
Heard it discussed but still feel in the dark? Here are the answers to the most common questions about depression in pregnancy and after birth.
Tagged with: Common discomforts, Healthy pregnancy, Planning birth, Third trimester
Find out what perineal massage is and how it might work to help you avoid a tear or episiotomy when you give birth.