pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
The day my missed miscarriage came
5 years ago I was told I was unable to have children, and as much as I hated this I had kind of come to terms with it. Just when I started to accept it we went into lockdown due to the corona virus pandemic. My partner and I enjoyed the sunshine in the garden, each other’s company and eventually came out of lockdown with some amazing happy news; we were pregnant and happier than ever. Our parents were told but that was it as we believed it was best to conform to the stigma that you shouldn’t tell anyone before 12 weeks. I was eager to tell my friends and the rest of our families, so we booked a private scan and they confirmed I was 7 weeks. We saw our little baby with a strong healthy heartbeat. Tears flooded our eyes and quickly drowned our masks we were required to wear. We were elated and were confident to tell more people.
By Gemma Amy Fairbrother6 years ago in Families
Is Skiing During Pregnancy Safe?
If you are a woman planning to have a baby, and plan on skiing during your pregnancy, you need to be aware that there are risks involved with doing so. Skiing in early pregnancy can lead to complications that can affect the fetus if not dealt with.
By Rosie Bagley6 years ago in Families
Prevention Of High-Risk Pregnancy Through Healthy Living
A high-risk pregnancy is mostly encountered in cases where either the baby or the mother have an ongoing health problem. If you are a mother with a high-risk pregnancy, you might have questions. Will you need special prenatal care? Will your baby be OK?
By Nishant Kumar6 years ago in Families
Please Don’t Call It A “Convenience” C-Section
About a week before my scheduled C-section I felt a sensation of water running down my leg. I called my doctor panicked and within 30 minutes my husband and I were headed to the hospital with our overnight bags. We were relieved to find out it was just mucus. (I know it sounds disgusting!)
By Leann Brown6 years ago in Families
Accidental vs Intentional Conception
When I fell pregnant with my daughter in November 2015, I had thought that I was in a “safe” part of my cycle, I was always 28-30 days, regular as clockwork and loosely used the “rhythm method” alongside condoms, quite frankly I didn’t know about anything else! Due to assuming that my cycle was the same as always and that I had way past ovulation/fertility I had unprotected sex with my partner on day 28, I then spent the next two weeks wondering why on earth I wasn’t getting my period! Little did I know that my recent dietary changes and weight loss had caused my cycle to flip and line up so I ovulated with the full moon rather than as I had in the previous months around the new moon.
By Lisa Sherratt6 years ago in Families
10 Things to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Expecting Moms
The birth of your baby is one of the most important days of your life and you will likely be both excited and anxious about giving birth. For many new moms, giving birth will be their first extended hospital stay. Even for those who have given birth or otherwise had to stay in hospital before, it can be difficult to anticipate what you will need while there.
By Sam Winkler6 years ago in Families
LIVE YOUR PREGNANCY A COOL DIVA STYLE
“Cool Ways to Own Maternity Style” Expecting a child may be one of the most beautiful things in the world. Knowing you’ll soon be holding that little bundle of joy in your arms and love it more than you’ve ever loved anyone or anything in this world is truly exceptional. And if it’s your first time around – that’s even more exciting! Still, even though you are becoming a mother doesn’t mean you should be letting go of everything you were up until that point and turning into a parent-puppet.So here’s our suggestions over how to Live Your Pregnancy a Cool Diva Style.
By Govind Dhami6 years ago in Families
5 tips to survive postpartum
As a woman who has given birth four times, I’m all too familiar with the *wonderful* (Not!) postpartum period. Without sugarcoating it, postpartum in general is unpleasant to say the very least, especially that first week. These five tips might make it a bit easier!
By Makaleigh Gabriella Cortes6 years ago in Families
It's a Boy
When you’re initially told you wont be able to have anymore children, the feelings can be confusing. You might not trust what they are saying at first. Then as each year passes, your hope diminishes and you get used to the idea of your child being your only biological child. I am sure the feelings are extremely upsetting for women who can’t have any children at all.
By Crystal Nicole6 years ago in Families
