Pregnancy, Birth & Baby For Thinking Women And Men. Would you like to feel informed, confident and truly prepared for pregnancy, birth and early parenting?Well, you're in the right place! At ...

It’s many a parent’s frustrated cry: ‘Why does my baby wake up when I put her down?’ Your baby has finally fallen asleep in your arms, and you want to put her down so you can have a break, go to the ...

It’s fair to say that women do most of the work when it comes to pregnancy. After all, your baby has set up camp in your partner’s uterus, so she is the one who will be peeing every twenty minutes, ...

For centuries, women have sought relief from the pain of childbirth. Until the 1800s, most women gave birth at home, with the help of other women and the local midwife. For the most part, women bore ...

Your newborn baby is the most precious thing in the whole world to you (or one of, if you have more kids). You worry about everything from hot drinks, stray dogs, sunburn. You name, you worry about it ...

“Your baby bump is huge! Looks like a big baby is on the way. Are you sure he’ll fit?” If you’re on the petite side, or if you’re expecting a larger baby, or if you’re a first-time mother-to-be, you ...

Much of preparing for birth and the postnatal period revolves around mother and baby. Certainly for good reason: both work incredibly hard and both deserve those amazing moments in the first hour ...

The cervix, which is normally closed to keep the baby safe during pregnancy, now becomes fully dilated to allow the baby to descend through the birth canal. So cervix dilation is a critical part of ...

When it comes to birth, there are many things to learn, and choices to make. While not every woman tears, it’s a common concern among pregnant women, and it does sometimes occur. As with many aspects ...

You’re more likely to see a baby’s heartbeat by 7-8 weeks. Ultrasound machines can vary in technology. A mother’s size, the position of her uterus, the location of the baby, and the accuracy of dating ...

Please note: this article is aimed at allowing wider access to the full range of opinions in the vaccine debate, in order to help individuals make informed decisions. The aim is not to encourage ...

Sarah Smith, RM Sarah is a registered Midwife, childbirth educator and trainer, blogger and proud mum based in Devon, UK. With over a decade of experience both in the UK and the USA, she is passionate ...