Pregnancy

Welcome to our pregnancy section and congratulations. You can find advice on pregnancy symptoms, antenatal classes, pregnancy complications, and minor pregnancy complaints. Now is also a great time to read other mum's pregnancy diaries and use our pregnancy timeline, pregnancy calendar and baby names finder.

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Saying goodbye after losing a baby

Hughes Syndrome

Are X-rays Safe During Pregnancy?

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Are X-rays Safe During Pregnancy?

It depends on the type of X-ray you need and how much radiation…

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The importance of folic acid

New film explains the importance of folic acid to any woman who can…

Pregnancy due date calculator

Pregnancy due date calculator

If you are using our pregancy calculator congratulations on your pregnancy. Even if…

Tablets for pain relief

Question: Taking penicillin during pregnancy

Q: “I have discovered that I have an infection which caused me to…

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Diet and Nutrition Healthy eating during pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus sufferers have less children

New research shows that more than half of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…

Sunshine and vitamin D

Why is Vitamin D an important issue in the UK?

Vitmain D supplements in the UK are important to us due to our…

Lactose free recipes

Lactose free recipes

Making your own lactose free ice cream can be simple thanks to Lactofree…

Lactose intolerance in pregnancy

Lactose intolerance whilst pregnant

- Advertorial – For all women, a particularly important time for health and…

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Pregnancy Complications Health and wellbeing

Hughes Syndrome

Hughes Syndrome is a disease that has only been recognised for 20 years…

Are X-rays Safe During Pregnancy?

It depends on the type of X-ray you need and how much radiation…

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus sufferers have less children

New research shows that more than half of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…

Chickenpox in pregnancy

In the UK, it’s estimated that nine out of ten pregnant women (90%)…

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Your Pregnancy Week by week

Your pregnancy 0-4 weeks

Pregnancy Timeline : 0-4 weeks

You’re pregnant – congratulations! You may not be aware of it yet, but your body…

Pregnancy at week 6

Pregnancy timeline : 5-8 weeks

Like most women at this stage, you’re probably discovering that being pregnant has…

Pregnancy week 9

Pregnancy timeline : 9-12 weeks

You may begin to notice that you’re gaining weight and that your breasts are…

Pregnancy week 14

Pregnancy timeline : 13-16 weeks

You’re now into the middle phase of your pregnancy. For the majority of women, the…

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Exercise during pregnancy How to keep fit, healthy and safe

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Shedding that post-baby bulge

There’s very little in life that creates a greater shock to a woman’s…

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How to lose your baby belly fast

Is your post-baby belly too much of a handful? Follow Deborah Mackin’s exercise…

Woman exercising

Exercise during pregnancy

Keeping fit during pregnancy helps your body to stay toned, increases your stamina during…

Be safe exercising and protect your baby

Pregnant and new to exercise?

If you are pregnant and not used to exercising, the whole idea may seem…

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Money matters Maternity benefits and more...

Working parents affording childcare

Childcare costs pushing children into poverty

Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or…

Toddlers at school

Childcare costs a struggle for parents

Returning to school blues for parents struggling with the cost of childcare A…

Find a new career as a mum

After taking a career break to be a parent, many people decide to…

Parents missing out on huge savings over summer holidays

The summer holidays are finally here, but as parents gear themselves up for…

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