Bump worries
Every mum has worries about her growing baby, her body, the birth and how she and the family will manage with these changes. Here are some tips from a first time Mum.
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pregnancy & beyond
Pregnancy
Hypnosis for Birth
What is hypnosis for birth? It is a safe, effective method to enable couples to embrace childbirth, so that it becomes a manageable, easier and more enjoyable experience. Studies demonstrate how the deeply relaxing effects of this method can allow for a smoother and sometimes quicker birth with less use of pain medication and less medical intervention.
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Choking: Do you know what to do?
Knowledge of first aid is a necessary skill for all adults to learn. For parents, doubly so. In addition to what to do if your child is choking, there are some basic first aid skills that parents should be sure they can perform.
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An Advantage of Being Pregnant
The UK’s leading discount website has conducted a new study revealing the top ten things women loved the most about being pregnant; as well as discovering what little white lies they blamed on their bump
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Keep Calm and Go For Yoga!
If you are pregnant, why might you choose to join a prenatal yoga class? M&D asked Kay Locke, an experienced yoga teacher, who runs classes for pregnant women.
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Ok, I’m a Mum, What Do I Do Next, Please….?
So there I am sprawled out on the comfort of an NHS bed, the proud mum of a bouncing, healthy 10lb chunky monkey of a baby boy. The midwives, who I might add were bloody brilliant and there is no way on this planet I could ever do their job, tidied me up…
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Jolly Jeans
It was on a rainy afternoon in Manchester, trying without any success to find a pair of maternity jeans, that I decided pregnant women deserved far better. The Pudding Club was born!
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Birth Day – Get Ready!
In the UK it is recommended that all pregnant women having their first baby should attend antenatal classes. Carole Clipsom, Midwife & Complementary Therapist from Cheshire, will guide you through a variety of classes available – from NHS to private virtual sessions.
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