Pregnancy & Birth

Old Wives Tales

Old Wives Tales

Mar 23, 2013
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From the conception of her baby to its birth, every pregnant woman is bombarded by a variety of old wives tales. There is a tale for every stage of pregnancy and it is impossible for pregnant women to escape the myriad pieces of advice and predictions relating to their unborn children. Read More »
Britain’s going Baby Bonkers: sales of pregnancy tests are up by 300%!

Britain’s going Baby Bonkers: sales of pregnancy tests are up by 300%!

Jan 24, 2013
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Sales figures on pregnancy aids indicate that recreation has turned to procreation as the nation is inspired by a raft of celebrity pregnancies both sides of the pond. Read More »
Cord Blood Collection – a frozen asset for your baby and your family

Cord Blood Collection – a frozen asset for your baby and your family

As parents we have many decisions to make as our children grow, but one of the most important needs to be made before they are even born. It’s the decision as to whether to collect your baby’s stem cells from their umbilical cord or allow them to be thrown away. The latter is unfortunately common practice here in the U.K. Read More »
Shhhh…it’s the H word…

Shhhh…it’s the H word…

Jan 16, 2013
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Unless you’re like my friend (what shall we call for the purposes of this blog?), Claire – who not only lost weight whilst pregnant, but turned into the most radiant person in the room and has keep the aura even 1 year on – you’ll have encountered at least one or two health & beauty issues whilst carrying your little one(s) or in the months soon after. Read More »
The Prenatal Classroom

The Prenatal Classroom

Jan 6, 2013
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Most expectant mums have a multitude of questions as they prepare for their new arrival. Who better to ask for advice and support than a fully qualified and experienced doctor, who is also a mum, and who above all has the time to listen to your concerns and worries? Read More »
UK MUMS ASKED: WHAT WEREN’T YOU EXPECTING WHEN YOU WERE EXPECTING?

UK MUMS ASKED: WHAT WEREN’T YOU EXPECTING WHEN YOU WERE EXPECTING?

Oct 16, 2012
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Jennifer Lopez and Spice Girl Melanie C, along with over 200 UK mothers, reveal what they weren’t expecting when they were expecting… Read More »
Good births – just good luck?

Good births – just good luck?

Oct 5, 2012
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Natalie Meddings, doula and active birth teacher is founder of the tellmeagoodbirthstory network and currently writing a book about the fear of childbirth. In 1953, less than one woman in ten needed assistance in birth. That meant a huge and certain 90 per cent of women gave birth to their babies without surgery, without instruments, and without pharmacological pain relief. Today over half of women need some sort of help, with the result that as a society, we now see birth by definition as complicated, risky, and unmanageable unless experts are on hand. Read More »
Fertility Testing made easy for women!

Fertility Testing made easy for women!

Jul 29, 2012
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New Brand of Fertility Test, Maybe BabyTM Ovulation Tester, that’s 98% Accurate was recently launched in the UK. Read More »
Maternity Swishing Guide by celebrity mumpreneur Jenni Falconer

Maternity Swishing Guide by celebrity mumpreneur Jenni Falconer

Jul 24, 2012
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If you are thinking of holding your very own Maternity Swishing Party, check these tips. It is so simple to do and a great excuse to get together with your friends and family before your little one arrives, or simply when your wardrobes are bursting to the seams with unused baby clothes & maternity wear! Read More »
Exclusive interview with the cast of ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’

Exclusive interview with the cast of ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’

London Mums’ magazine editor Monica Costa and I were lucky enough to be invited to the UK press conference for What To Expect When You’re Expecting. And it was a line up to die for: Cameron Diaz (CD), Glee‘s Matthew Morrison (MM), the gorgeous Rodrigo Scatoro (RS), Gossip Girl‘s Chace Crawford (CC) and rising star Anna Kendrick (AK). Here’s what they had to say about the film and their experience of making it. Read More »
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