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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: 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: Parenting more than one child
You had one down to a fine art but then the goalposts changed. Here’s how the pros (AKA parents) manage when one becomes two…
Tagged with: Parenting styles and approaches, Self-care and well-being
How can you decompress, recalibrate, refresh, when you can’t even find the energy to press mute on the TV remote? Just one more round of CBeebies…
Tagged with: Returning to work, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.
Tagged with: Common experiences after birth, After your baby is born
During birth, the area between the vagina and anus (the perineum) needs to stretch a lot and it might tear. Here we find out more about perineal tears.