Pregnancy

What to pack in your hospital bag? Your ultimate hospital bag checklist printable for mum, baby and dad so you can have everything you need and cross this job off the list

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Ultimate hospital bag checklist (with FREE printable)

We’ve put together an essential hospital bag checklist printable with everything you need to pack for mum-to-be, dad and new baby.

Best 3 in 1 prams for baby - 4 3-in-1 travel systems reviewed with car seat pram and carrycot

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Four of the best 3 in 1 prams, compared

3 in 1 prams and travel system are a great buy as they combines a car seat, pushchair and carrycot. To make choosing the right one for you easier, we’ve picked 4 of the best and have taken a look at the pros and cons of each.

Gifts for expecting dads - our top gift ideas for expecting dad - gifts for new dads that they will love

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12 awesome gifts for expecting dads

Nothing changes a man’s life quite so profoundly as the moment they become a dad. To celebrate that moment we’ve put together some of the best gifts for expecting dads to mark and to prepare them for this momentous occasion.

10 MOST BIZARRE ways to bring on labour - have you heard of any of these labour inducing tips for pregnant women

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10 most bizarre ways to bring on labour – have you tried any of these?

We take a look at some of the most bizarre ways to bring on labour and the theories behind them. Do any of these weird and wacky suggestions to kick start labour actually work?

10 most controversial parenting topics ever - 10 of the biggest parent debates

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10 most controversial parenting topics ever

There are some parenting topics that are guaranteed to spark fierce debates and ruffle feathers.

complete beginners guide to car seats - car seat safety and how to choose the right car seat

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The complete beginners guide to car seats

Deciding how to choose the right car seat for the first time can be utterly confusing. We’ve put together a complete beginner’s guide to car seats to help you navigate your way through the minefield.

baby girl quotes - 15 quotes for welcoming newborn baby girl into the world

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15 baby girl quotes that will melt your heart

15 beautiful baby girl quotes to welcome a newborn baby daughter into the world. Use in congratulations cards or on nursery walls for a touch of magic.

Breastfeeding 101 - what you need to know to get started breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding 101: what new moms need to know

If you’re planning to breastfeed your baby we give you the low down on all the need-to-knows to get off to the best start and give you the best chance of success for both you and your baby.

SPD in pregnancy left me in crippling pain in pregnancy

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SPD in pregnancy left me in crippling pain

Hannah Price

Pregnancy is not an illness but when you have SPD it certainly feels like one. As mamas-to-be you want to feel strong and empowered and womanly. Having SPD makes you feel weak and distanced and fragile.

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4 types of bleeding and spotting in pregnancy

Bleeding and spotting in pregnancy can be one of the scariest things to happen to expectant mums. We don't know what it means and whether we should worry.

Common pregnancy problems - when you should worry and when you should call the doctor in pregnancy

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11 Common pregnancy problems: when should you call the doctor?

It’s hard to know when you should bat your worries away as pregnancy angst or when you should get things checked out just to be on the safe side. We've put together a list of common pregnancy problems that you should get checked out.

15 signs of pregnancy brain - have you got baby brain lately

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15 surefire signs you’ve got pregnancy brain

Expectant mamas across the land reckon they start doing some pretty weird things that prove pregnancy brain is a thing. Here are 10 ways you’ll know if you’ve got pregnancy brain.

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Doing this one thing can help you raise happy and smart kids

Do you read to your child everyday? Do you often mean to but, come the end of a long, busy day, just don’t have the energy or the time? If so, you’re not alone. The bedtime story used to be an ingrained tradition in homes up and down the land. Now it is on the decline.

Feeding 14616 views

14 unwritten rules of toddler mealtimes

Toddlers are funny little beings. One thing’s for sure, they know what they like and don’t like and they’re not…

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Almost 40% of dads would take a pay cut to spend more time with their kids, study finds

When we think of parents taking a pay cut we often think of mothers having to give up careers. However, a recent study found that as many as 38 per cent of UK working dads would take a pay cut to spend more time at home with their children.