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Featured Pregnancy Article:
Pregnant? To buy... or not to buy?
With so many products and choices to choose from,
it can be difficult to decide what you really do and don't need to buy.
Amanda Jephtha from Planning
for Babe writes this objective series to help you decide - with
confidence.
 To
buy... or not to buy? Part 1: The Bassinette
From the frou-frou, flouncy bassinettes from the 80s, to the contemporary
teepee inspired suspended cradles, bassinettes can be as different as
chalk and cheese. But do you actually need one?... read
more
5
Absolute Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is probably the most glorious phenomenon that can ever happen
in a woman. It can also be the most problematic. A woman's body undergoes
drastic changes to accommodate the needs of the developing fetus...
read more
Is
it Safe to Consume Caffeine during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding?
Is caffeine safe during pregnancy? Most experts agree small amounts
of caffeine, which equal to about one to two cups of coffee a day, appears
safe during pregnancy. The safety of larger amounts is questionable...
read more
Folic
Acid to the Rescue
Nowadays, it's common knowledge that folic acid is essential to a healthy
pregnancy, but do you know why? This vitamin from the group of B vitamins
is actually responsible for avoiding such problems as spina bifida...
read more
Pregnancy
and Morning Sickness
The toughest bit of the 1st trimester of pregnancy is morning sickness
and any woman who has gone through or is going through it, knows the
first signs usually develop during the month following the first missed
menstrual period... read
more
Facts
about Miscarriages
Miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks. It is against
the will of a woman and can cause a lot of grief and tears to her. Most
of the miscarriages take place in the first 12 to 13 weeks... read
more
Weekly
Pregnancy Calendar - An Important Record
Pregnancy is a miracle of nature that brings a mother at par with the
creator. It is the happiest and a most exciting moment in the life of
a woman. Of course the sign of pregnancy causes scary and nervous feelings...
read more
10
Pregnancy Risk Factors That Every Pregnant Woman Should Be Aware Of
Many factors affect the development of a fetus into a healthy child,
some which are beyond your control and others that are within your control.
Here are ten of the most common pregnancy risk factors that can be controlled
or influenced... read more
Body
Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a nine month journey for both you and your baby. During
this time your own body will change, both internally and externally.
During pregnancy the breasts will grow larger under the influence of
hormones. Enormous physical, hormonal and emotional changes take place
during pregnancy... read more
Can
You Believe Old Wives Tales In Pregnancy?
You are pregnant. There are going to be a lot of changes to your body
and in your day-to-day life over the next nine months. But now is the
time when every woman that has ever been pregnant will be more than
willing to give you advice... read
more
Pregnancy
and Exercising - Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising during
pregnancy can have additional benefits. Generally, exercise should be
light, especially during the first few weeks of pregnancy while your
body adjusts to the changes... read
more
Planning
the Perfect Maternity Wardrobe
"I have nothing to wear!" Heard this before from a new mother?
After putting in much time and effort into planning their maternity
wardrobe, many new mums suddenly discover they have nothing to wear
after their baby arrives!... read
more
Beating
The Heat When You're Pregnant In Summer
The heat in the summertime can be quite unbearable for the average person.
When you are pregnant, the discomfort increases tenfold. Learn how to
beat the heat and stay safe while you are pregnant... read
more
A
Simple Method for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your New Baby
A person's name is something they will carry with them for the rest
of their lives. Selecting a baby's name is an important, but often difficult
decision for many parents. Follow our guide for a simple process in
selecting your baby's name... read
more
Stress
During Pregnancy - Pregnancy and Stress
As a psychologist friend of mine once told me if you don't feel stress
in your life you're not paying attention. Everyone experiences stress,
even pregnant women. What is not clear, however, is whether stress can
have harmful affects on pregnancy... read
more
Baby
Names - Choosing Trendy or Traditional
Lists of baby names are always fun to look at, whether you're seeking
a name for your soon-to-be-born baby boy or baby girl, wondering about
the popularity of your own first name, or just curious about what baby
names are currently hot... read
more
Let
Your Children Name the New Baby
Choosing a baby name is an important job, so make your children feel
important by letting them help you name the new baby. After all, you're
not the only one who's having a baby - your whole family is!... read more
Pregnancy
- Maternity Bras and Nursing Bras
For successful breastfeeding you should buy the best nursing for you.
Breastfeeding a baby - especially outside of the home - can be difficult
at the best of times, so it's worth spending a little time and thought
before you buy the nursing bra that is right for you... read
more
Exercise
During Pregnancy - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Are you pregnant? Has your doctor told you to get moving in some
way, to do some sort of exercise? Exercise can either be your best friend
or your worst enemy... read
more
Insomnia
during Pregnancy - Stop Thinking and Go to Sleep
If you're exhausted during the day and can't wait to go to sleep at
night, insomnia during pregnancy may be what's causing the problem.
Often, you'll find yourself resting for a few hours at night to only
wake back up and not be able to fall back asleep... read
more
Pregnancy
Weight Gain
You're pregnant and there's nothing you wouldn't do to make sure that
your pregnancy goes off without a hitch, even if that means you have
to cut down on your favourite foods and drinks in order to control your
overall pregnancy weight gain... read
more
Know
the Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor
Full term pregnancy is 37 weeks. If you go into labor before 37 completed
weeks of pregnancy, this is preterm or premature labor and too early
for your baby to be born. Preterm or premature babies have a higher
risk for lifelong or life-threatening health problems... read
more
Face
Fatherhood Fears
You are truly ecstatic about the impending birth of your baby. But,
deep down, you are also grappling with fears regarding your new status
as a father. Understandably, you are not quite comfortable discussing
these issues with anyone... read
more
Buyer
Beware! - What You Need to Know Before you Buy Baby Clothes
You are expecting a baby! There are few events in your life that will
be as profoundly sacred and joyous as the day you welcome your new bundle
of joy into your family. Like millions of parents to-be, you have probably
spent months in thoughtful preparation to assure your little one has
the best of everything... read
more
What
kind of furniture should you buy for your baby?
Babies are a joy for all. The arrival of a baby is looked forward to
with great anticipation and nervousness. And like grown ups they also
need furniture for a more comfortable life. But a baby's world is so
different from an adult's, which makes the adults a little unsure about
what to buy for the baby... read
more
Baby
Nursery Decor and Baby Gifts
Baby Nursery Decor Ideas for a Fabulous Nursery - Our practical nursery
decor ideas will help make your newborn's homecoming a wonderful experience...
read more
Hair
Loss After Pregnancy: Advice and Information
If you are pregnant or have just given birth, hair loss after pregnancy
is a concern to many women. However, like most changes during pregnancy,
it is a temporary problem you will face. And there is no need to worry
that you are a lone ranger... read
more
Babies:
How to Get Your Children Excited About the New Arrival
The sudden appearance of a new baby can be rough on the other children
in the family. Daily routines are disrupted and suddenly mum and dad
are too busy to pay attention to older siblings... read
more
Pre
Eclampsia - Frequently Asked Questions
Pre Eclampsia is an illness, which only occurs in pregnancy. Indeed,
it is the most common serious medical disorder of human pregnancy...
read more
Pregnancy:
What to Expect at Time of Labor
As your due date approaches you may become anxious and want to know
about what to expect as signs of labor. I know this was on my mind a
lot. I often wondered how I will know "when" to go to the
hospital... read more
Breastfeeding
- How Important Is It? (Parenting
Article)
Years ago, perhaps when you were a child, breastfeeding was not very
popular. Breastfeeding was not encouraged as it is in todays society.
Doctors didn't fully grasp how important and beneficial it is for a
newborn baby... read
more
Weight
Loss for After Pregnancy
Right, so you've had a baby, and you're distressingly aware of the extra
weight you've gained, which just didn't seem to melt off at the time
of birth. This is very natural and you can look to have retained about
4-7 kilograms of your pregnancy weight... read
more
Bringing
Home Baby: Tips for Preparing the Expecting
The moment finally arrives; you are now officially a mother. All of
that morning sickness, pain, and anxiety of giving birth is finally
over. Your baby is in your arms and is looking right into your eyes...
read
more
How
Do I Know If I Have The Baby Blues? (Parenting
Article)
What is Postpartum Depression? When depression occurs after pregnancy
it is called postpartum depression, peripartum depression and sometimes
is more commonly known as "baby blues" After pregnancy, the
many hormonal changes occurring within a woman's body may trigger symptoms
of depression... read
more
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