Antenatal Education Antenatal Classes are a great way of preparing you & your partner for your baby’s arrival. Offering practical advice on staying healthy during pregnancy and also practical advice about your labour, birth plan and also how to... read more »
1. Think about where in the house you’d like the nursery and its practicalities Your little one will initially share your bedroom for the first 6 months, ideally in either a moses basket or cot. When it comes to planning the nursery and where... read more »
10-13 week dating scans Between 10-13 weeks you will receive a Dating Scan which establishes your due date. During this scan, the sonographer will use gel on your stomach to move a hand-held transducer device over your skin to view an image of your baby. This... read more »
Telling loved ones For many expectant parents, making that first decision to break the pregnancy news to family and friends may seem a little daunting. Some of you will be itching to shout it from the roof tops avoiding having to cover up why you cannot... read more »
However, this does not mean ‘eating for two’. Your pregnant body is even more efficient at making use of the energy you get from the food you eat, and you need no extra calories until the seventh month of your pregnancy. From then until you give birth,... read more »
Exercise during pregnancy Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop your exercise regime and become less active. According to the NHS,... read more »
Preparing for baby’s arrival is one of the most exciting adventures you’ll have during pregnancy! So much to do and only 9 months, it’s now actually less than that now! Don’t feel overwhelmed, all can be solved with just a little bit of planning. Make sure... read more »
The wait is over, and it is time to bring your baby home from hospital. But remember that life will never be the same again, and you may need a little time to adjust to your new role –so be sure to make the most of any offers of help. In preparation for this... read more »
Birth planning is a process of going through and documenting areas you’ll need to consider such as pain relief, where you would like to give birth, who you would like to have present at the delivery with you, and how you feel about intervention such as forceps... read more »
Just to let you know only 3% of babies actually arrive on their due date and first time babies are infamous for being late but of course don’t try to focus on the due date too much. From around week 36 of your pregnancy, your body will start preparing for... read more »
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