Pregnancy & baby sitemap

Pregnancy
The iVillage Pregnancy channel is for you if you're pregnant planning a pregnancy or a new parent; includes ovulation fertility and pregnancy
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/channel/pregnancy-and-baby

Fertility
Get the latest news on infertility treatments find out how to boost your chances of conception get up-to-date on contraception and learn about adoption
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/topic/fertility

Pregnancy
Find out what to expect from your pregnancy during each trimester follow your baby's development and have your questions and concerns answered
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/topic/pregnancy-pregnancy

Toddler
Information and advice on all aspects of your toddler and pre-school children
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/topic/toddler

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Promotional content on the topic of Pregnancy and Baby.
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Features
Features on the topics of pregnancy and baby.
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/topic/pregnancy-and-baby-features

Son, please stop breaking things; Dad is a DODGY handyman!

Tim "Rosso" Ross from Mix 106.5 talks about being a dad and how he's being forced to relive his childhood.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/son-please-stop-breaking-things-dad-a-dodgy-handyman/161964

This baby has the sweetest dreams

Photo-bomb your baby and create amazing photos, just like crafty mum Adele Enersen.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/photo-bomb-your-baby-while-they-are-sleeping/161644

What I learned about motherhood after losing my son

Rather than planning all the things I thought would take place in my son's life, I planned a funeral in my head for thirteen months.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-i-learned-about-motherhood-after-losing-my-son/161947

Check out this hilarious spoof of Kate Middleton's preparations for royal motherhood

Wouldn't it be fascinating to know exactly what's going on in the private world of Kate Middleton as she prepares for the birth of the royal baby? Betting agency Ladbrokes has created this hilarious spoof of what they imagine is happening. If you’re interested in the odds, Ladbrokes says 2/1 it’s a boy, 2/5 it’s a girl. Odds for blonde hair is 2/1. The most likely names for a girl are Alexandra, Elizabeth and Diana and the most likely name for a boy is George.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/check-out-hilarious-spoof-kate-middletons-preparations-royal-motherhood/161892

There's nothing wrong with you if you don't want to do THIS with your husband

My entire world shifted to nothing but baby as I became madly, obsessively, restraining-order-y in love with my baby and my husband, yeah, he was cool too. But, he wanted to have sex and I didn’t. At all.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/theres-nothing-wrong-you-if-you-dont-want-do-your-husband/161792

Imagine if your husband gave you THIS as gift

Watch as two American guys hook themselves up to a labour pains simulator as a Mother's Day gift to their wives...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/imagine-if-your-husband-gave-you-gift/161849

I breast-fed my friend's baby and loved it

A breastfeeding mother, Lisa C. Baker, has confessed to Mommyish that she recently "cross-fed" one of her friend's newborn twins and loved it.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-breast-fed-my-friends-baby-and-loved-it/161639

Over-the-Top-Cute Baby Animals for Your Viewing Pleasure

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/over-the-top-cute-baby-animals-your-viewing-pleasure/161740

Mums share: the moment I met my baby

We call this 'the moment', when your new baby is placed in your arms shortly after birth.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-hold-your-new-baby-and-the-world-stops/161474

10 Mother's Day photos to melt your heart

Vision of Hope: Mother & Child This beautiful and inspiring collection of images and stories by Ken Duncan and friends celebrates the universal bond between mother and child. Proceeds go towards supporting World Vision's work to transform lives in some of the world's poorest communities. Collected across four continents, including outback Australia, the words and images in this book also capture World Vision's work to empower mothers and children in need to improve their own circumstances.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-mothers-day-photos-melt-your-heart/161616

This ad will make you feel all warm and fuzzy

The new Google ad about childbirth, parenting and family

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ad-will-make-you-feel-all-warm-and-fuzzy/161641

Amazing video: baby performs CPR

Watch this baby perform CPR on a dummy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/amazing-video-baby-performs-cpr/161624

8 apps for your conception and pregnancy needs

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/8-apps-your-conception-and-pregnancy-needs/161473

Confession time: 'I dropped our baby'

The Dropped Baby Pact. Simply you are not to judge, comment or criticise one another under any circumstances what so ever should you accidentally and inevitably drop your kid.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/confession-time-i-dropped-our-baby/153355

You won't believe what happened when this mum tried to pump on a plane

An airline has been forced to issue an apology after a flight attendant attacked a woman for breast pumping on a plane.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/we-cant-believe-what-happened-mum-when-she-tried-pump/161338

The world’s first successful womb transplant recipient is now 6 weeks pregnant

22-year-old Derya Sert received a donor womb in August 2011. While she was born without a womb she did have ovaries and doctors were able to create an embryo using her own eggs. She underwent the process in Turkey at Akdeniz University Hospital and they have since confirmed that she is pregnant.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/world%E2%80%99s-first-successful-womb-transplant-recipient-6-weeks-pregnant/161265

Confession: I'm not really digging this pregnancy thing

There, I’ve said it. I am almost 6 months pregnant with my first child and so far I can safely say that I’m not digging the pregnancy thing.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/confession-im-not-really-digging-pregnancy-thing/160843

"Yes, our son co-sleeps with us."

Tia Mowry writes: I am not afraid to admit it - my son still sleeps in bed with us.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/celebvillage-tia-mowry-yes-my-son-co-sleeps-us/161040

Study reveals difficult births are traumatic for men

A study has revealed some men are so affected by witnessing their partner's traumatic birth, they are diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/study-reveals-difficult-births-are-traumatic-men/161083

Nia Vardalos' Big Fat Greek adoption story

My Big Fat Wedding star Nia Vardalos opens up on how she came to adopt her daughter.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/nia-vardalos-big-fat-greek-adoption-story/161118

When the life wish list is cruelly interrupted by IVF

IVF interrupted my life, sometimes the cliche 'You always want what you can't have' is true.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/when-the-life-wish-list-cruelly-interrupted-by-ivf/161109

Mariah, SJP, Halle: What Did These Celebs Do to Get Pregnant?

When you’re trying to get pregnant and those pee sticks show minus signs month after month, it can feel like you’re the only one who’s having fertility issues. But you’re not alone

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/mariah-sjp-halle-what-did-these-celebs-do-get-pregnant/161101

Halle, Celine, Madonna and More: Celebs Pregnant After 40

These celebrities aren't just 40 and fabulous, they're pregnant too! From Halle Berry to Celine Dion, check all of these mamas who entered motherhood post-40.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/halle-celine-madonna-and-more-celebs-pregnant-after-40/161072

Would you buy this breastfeeding souvenir?

Now, mothers can buy a wearable memento of their breastfeeding experience. Introducing: breast milk jewellery.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/would-you-buy-breastfeeding-souvenir/160992

In search of sleep

The story of a sleep deprived mother of a new baby girl.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/in-search-sleep/160839

Boys' names for girls are the new pink

Kristen Bell and Jenny Frost are the latest celebrity mums to give their daughters boys' names.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/boys-names-girls-are-the-new-pink/160962

Take the clucky test- how does this make you feel?

The baby bathing video that has women transfixed... or bored. Where do you sit?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/take-the-clucky-test-how-does-make-you-feel/160837

Most new mothers wait six weeks after childbirth before they do this

Sleepless nights, postpartum bleeding, leaky nipples, pooey nappies, it’s not exactly the stuff made of foreplay but a survey has found that nearly half of new mothers wait just six weeks to have sex again after giving birth.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/most-new-mothers-wait-six-weeks-after-childbirth-they-do/160824

Birthzillas: when it's all about the birth, not the baby

My personal view of birth plans is that they’re most useful when you set them on fire and use them to toast marshmallows. But there are some women who live for them: I call them Birthzillas because just like a Bridezilla focusses on the wedding not the marriage, The Birthzilla appears more interested in having a birth experience than a baby.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/birthzillas-when-its-all-about-the-birth-not-the-baby/160867

"You'll be less of a woman if you have a caesarean"

I once had a boyfriend who told me he thought I’d be less of a woman if I didn’t give birth ‘naturally’.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/youll-be-less-a-woman-if-you-have-a-caesarean/160864

"Being pregnant with triplets is more like a medical condition"

Being pregnant with triplets is more like a medical condition than the beautiful pregnancy I had imagined. I was often asked if I was excited. I was certainly not excited. I was extremely nervous and had no perception of what lay ahead.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/being-pregnant-triplets-more-a-medical-condition/160862

"I found out I was pregnant at 7 months"

Reality for me came in the form of a bulk-billing doctor smearing gel on my belly and then hearing a healthy little heart pump-pump-pumping away in there – a sound which to me was my death-bell.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-found-out-i-was-pregnant-7-months/160851

"Stop telling me that my eggs are drying up."

A developer has created an app that calculates the day most women dread: when they become infertile.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/stop-telling-me-my-eggs-are-drying/160848

Must-see video: Pregnancy, from the inside.

This video proves that it's called 'the miracle of life' for a reason. Incredible footage of a baby growing from gestation to birth.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/must-see-video-pregnancy-the-inside/160847

The after-birth trauma that nobody is talking about

Five minutes, please while I find my bits.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-after-birth-trauma-nobody-talking-about/160842

Bringing back the baby cage. These images are real.

It was the purpose of this invention to suspend infants from the exterior of high-rise buildings, adjacent to windows, so that they could enjoy fresh air and exercise without the pesky business of taking the child outside.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bringing-back-the-baby-cage-these-images-are-real/160840

Having a baby: the easy way to escape the daily grind?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/having-a-baby-the-easy-way-escape-the-daily-grind/160827

Facing financial oblivion: the crippling cost of IVF surrogacy

If an Australian woman is using IVF in order to get pregnant, she can access financial assistance from Medicare. But if she is undertaking IVF as part of a legal surrogacy arrangement, she is not entitled to a medical rebate for her cycles – even if she is medically incapable of carrying a child herself.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/facing-financial-oblivion-the-crippling-cost-ivf-surrogacy/160828

Keeping newborns tied to the placenta is now a thing

The latest trend in pregnancy is 'lotus birth' - leaving a baby's umbilical cord and placenta attached until it falls off naturally.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/keeping-newborns-tied-the-placenta-now-a-thing/160807

"I'm so sorry this has happened to you," the doctor says.

“I’m so sorry this has happened to you,” the doctor says. She has come into the cold hospital room to provide a second opinion. I nod. I already know it’s bad news. I’m 30 weeks pregnant and I’ve just been told that my baby will probably not survive.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/im-so-sorry-has-happened-you-the-doctor-says/160638

Would you be offended by this image on your Facebook feed?

Facebook is under fire yet again after blocking a breastfeeding advocate from posting photos of babies breastfeeding on her site.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/would-you-be-offended-by-image-your-facebook-feed/160579

Can you imagine doing THIS during childbirth?

There is a movement (and documentary) in the US called Orgasmic Birth, which aims to 'educate' women on how we should be experiencing climaxes during childbirth.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/can-you-imagine-doing-during-childbirth/155937

No baby shower for Princess Kate

There will be no baby shower for Princess Kate. The Queen would not be amused.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/no-baby-shower-princess-kate/160415

"Sometimes motherhood is a little bit crap."

Shortly after the birth of my second child, a friend politely inquired “So, how are you finding Motherhood?”. Stuck in a fog of sleep deprivation and a toddler hell bent on assassinating his new baby sister, I found it incredibly difficult to answer.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/motherhood-sometimes-a-little-bit-crap/151137

My crippling pregnancy food aversions

Studies show that up to 85 per cent of pregnant women experience some kind of food aversion. You can blame your hormones.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/forget-about-cravings-it%E2%80%99s-all-about-pregnancy-food-aversions/160378

What not to say to an overdue pregnant woman

Every woman when announcing their first pregnancy to friends, family and loved ones will hear the same thing: “expect to go overdue!” You’ll be told that an average healthy pregnancy and ranges anywhere from 38- 42 weeks and statistically first time mothers are on the longer end of that scale.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-not-say-overdue-pregnant-woman/160138

22 birth photos that will totally awe you

We know there will be people who will whine that birth photos should be kept private. But we think images like this send a powerful message: That birth, for all its pain and messiness, is beautiful -- and so are the powerful mamas who deliver.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/wow-check-out-these-real-life-birth-photos/155651

11 bizarre baby shower cakes

Check out this collection of the twelve creepiest baby shower cakes EVER.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/11-creepiest-baby-shower-cakes%E2%80%A6ever/160316

Is this the Holy Grail of parenting?

I have done many things of which I am not proud. I have ignored Little Dude as he calls me from the backyard. I have hidden in the bathroom. I promise to come back and play in one minute and I leave the room for twenty.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/parents-young-children-will-know-exactly-what-feels/154383

Your pregnant body – 20 things they don't tell you

Symptoms like fatigue, nausea, back and joint pain, constant peeing, constant hunger and being “emotional” (both good and bad) are all considered par for the course when it comes to pregnancy so no one is too surprised by them. However, there are many (many) more delights that can come along with a positive pregnancy test that people don't talk about or show you in the movies.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/your-pregnant-body-%E2%80%93-20-things-they-dont-tell-you/160137

It's a girl for Chrissie Swan!

Radio announcer and Can of Worms host Chrissie Swan has given birth to a baby girl.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/its-a-girl-chrissie-swan/160255

New study finds shocking number of pregnant women suffering from this

A shocking new UK study has found that 1 in 14 pregnant women have eating disorders.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/1-in-14-pregnant-women-have-eating-disorder/160198

Would you apply for this job?

Applications open! Job description: An opportunity exists to work from home in a chaotic environment in the most demanding and challenging role of your life. Candidates must be willing to work on call, including frequent 24-hour shifts. Do not apply if sleep is important to you.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/would-you-apply-job/159995

Leila McKinnon: My miscarriage heartache

Leila McKinnon has revealed she suffered a devastating miscarriage during a nine-year fertility battle with husband David Gyngell.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/leila-mckinnon-my-miscarriage-heartache/160192

I had sex every single day of my pregnancy

Knocked Up author Rebecca Eckler has confessed she was horizontal folk dancing with her partner every single day of her pregnancy. Right up until she went into labour.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-had-sex-every-single-day-my-pregnancy/160195

"Xanax makes me a better parent"

A new study suggests anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/xanax-makes-me-a-better-parent/160183

A classical ode to sleep deprived parents

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-classical-ode-sleep-deprived-parents/160182

The adoption diary that will break your heart. And inspire you

Callie Mitchell is a 25 year-old photographer and an exceptionally brave and honest woman. Her diary, which she shared with the Daily Iowan, tells the story of her life, her relationship, her pregnancy and her decision to give up her baby for adoption.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-adoption-diary-will-break-your-heart-and-inspire-you/160100

I lost my baby but donated my breastmilk to save others

Following her baby's death, Debra Rolfe made an incredible gesture: single-handedly stocked Queensland's first Milk Bank with 43 litres of breast milk meant for her son.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-lost-my-baby-donated-my-breastmilk-save-others/160071

24-hour daycare - a controversial new plan

Around-the-clock childcare will be trialled for 500 families across Australia in an attempt to see whether extended hours are viable for centres and just as importantly, if the new hours reduce the stress levels of families.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/24-hour-child-care-options/160056

Is Kim Kardashian putting her baby at risk with cosmetic procedures?

Concern has been sparked that Kim Kardashian is using injectables during her pregnancy, after she tweeted photographs of herself shooting scenes for the new series of Keeping Up With The Kardashians with significantly larger lips.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/kim-kardashian-putting-her-baby-risk-cosmetic-procedures/160023

Was this woman a victim of "birth rape" or just irresponsible?

The mother who caused worldwide internet debate by refusing an emergency c-section last week has given birth to a health boy.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/lisa-epsteen-delivers-healthy-baby-and-sparks-more-debate/159998

The video that proves laughter is contagious

Laughter is contagious. When I was a kid my friends and I sometimes played a game where we would lay in a circle with our heads on each others bellies and pretended to laugh.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-video-proves-laughter-conatgious/159983

Fertility breakthough - donor eggs to be imported from US

Australian fertility support groups are celebrating news of a ground-breaking deal that will allow eggs to be imported from America.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/fertility-breakthough-donor-eggs-be-imported-us/159970

Ignore the "experts" that say this will harm your baby. It won't

The weight of evidence suggests that moderate levels of stress and anxiety do none of the things we fear. They seem not to affect whether women are able to conceive, whether they carry the fetus to term, or whether their kids reach normal developmental milestones.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/worrying-about-your-unborn-babyit-wont-do-a-thing/159411

Doctor threatens to call police when woman refuses emergency C-section

What would you do if your obstetrician threatened to send police to force you to have a caesarean? Florida mum Lisa Epsteen called her lawyers.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/my-doctor-threatened-force-me-have-c-section/159940

8 steps on how to deliver a baby (just in case)

I had a dream/nightmare a few nights ago that I was on the Ellen DeGeneres show that had an entire audience of pregnant women. I was so excited to talk about pregnancy and my asshattery when a woman went into labour.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/8-steps-how-deliver-a-baby-just-in-case/159258

These dads tried to give a speech about marriage equality but what they got was hilarious

Supporters of changing Minnesota's law banning same-sex marriage bring their kids along to a news conference announcing a bill to repeal that ban. The kids are oblivious to the occasion and make life difficult for their dad

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/these-dads-tried-give-a-speech-about-marriage-equality-what-they-got-was-hilarious-watch/159866

I wanted to breastfeed my baby but I couldn't

Five days after the birth of my first daughter, I held her in my arms as my husband held me. My head was bent against his shoulder and I was sobbing so heavily that I shook. I could barely breathe, but I pushed out the words: "I. Just. Want. To. Feed. My. Baby."

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/lactation-failure-it-happened-me/159764

"We found our baby on the subway"

The story of how Danny and I were married last July in a Manhattan courtroom, with our son, Kevin, beside us, began 12 years earlier, in a dark, damp subway station.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/we-found-our-baby-the-subway/159744

Send this very funny post to every mother you know

Okay now I know that some of these don't always apply – we've all met that dick that doesn't care if you're pregnant and won't hold the door for you even if you're hauling a bag of hammers up three flights of stairs – but generally speaking, there are a few perks to being knocked up.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-the-most-awesome-things-about-being-pregnant/159257

Having a caesarean birth doesn't make you less of a mother

You don’t get a better baby. It is fine if you take personal pride in achieving the miracle of birth. I know I do. Yes, even after having two caeseareans, I am proud that I brought life into the world. My body, very unhappily, carried them and at the end I had healthy babies. Job well done in my book. This whole tone of ‘I did it tougher, harder, longer and BETTER than you’ from some women is crap.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-women-are-so-competitive-about-birth/159321

The cutest music video we've seen this week

There are plenty of parents who cannot stand it when their kids make a noise with musical instruments (having once been the mother of a 2-year-old with an obsession for drums I kind of understand it). Then there are parents like Joey Angerone, of New York City, who encourage their children to play with instruments.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-cutest-music-video-weve-seen-week/159674

10 post-birth surprises I never expected

As a mother of one, I know it is not wise to freak out pregnant women with weight gain and birthing tales. No, no, no! Instead, I go for a stronger line – the things you don’t expect after you’ve expected.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-post-birth-surprises-i-never-expected/157775

7 gob-smacking birth stories

The news that a US mum has given birth to two sets of identical twins the same day inspired us to create this celebration of the ah-mazing miracles of childbirth. Click through this gallery and marvel ...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/7-gob-smacking-birth-stories/159375

Mia Freedman: There's nothing sexy about conception sex

After years of being warned by the contraception police about how easy it is to get pregnant, it’s often a shock to discover it can be harder than simply binning your condoms and throwing your legs up in the air.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/mia-freedman-theres-nothing-sexy-about-conception-sex/157701

Wow! C-Section live on Twitter and it is AMAZING

You may have read, or even know, mums that have live tweeted their births, sent facebook updates on every contraction but THIS, this is amazing. In fact it has blown me away completely. The staff at Women's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas live tweeted the birth of a baby by caesarian section. Just look but be warned some of it is pretty graphic. Actually VERY graphic. But so worth clicking through....

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/wow-c-section-live-twitter-and-it-amazing-if-not-a-little-graphic/159463

"I'm not man enough to be a woman"

A GQ writer wears a pregnancy suit for 9 weeks and lives to whine about it

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/im-not-man-enough-be-a-woman/159410

The words no woman wants to hear: "I'm so sorry. There is no heartbeat"

Together, we faced one of those terrible and beautiful life moments. For better and for worse... we did it. My husband/life partner/co-parent held my hand during the laminaria insertions and patted my back when I awoke a few hours later, back in our home, to contractions.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-day-i-lost-my-baby/159327

The app that helped a mum give birth ... on her parents' lawn ... 10 mins after her contractions started

By the light of her sister's mobile phone, Sydney mum Lynsey Mudie gave birth on her parents' front lawn on Sunday morning.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-app-helped-woman-give-birth-amazing/159354

You won't believe where and how this woman gave birth

It's every mum's secret fear and the stuff of a hundred sitcom episodes - giving birth in a public place. Tawhi Kirk was walking out of Melbourne's Monash Medical Centre carpark when her waters broke and she realised she was going to give birth right there, right then.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-wont-believe-where-and-how-woman-gave-birth/159240

Yes, I'm pregnant, now bugger off!

In the early days of pregnancy you’re desperate to tell. The first 12 weeks are the longest of your life and you find yourself sticking out your still-flat belly in the hope someone will notice. But enjoy it while it lasts, because there comes a time when if you have to repeat your due date one more time you’ll scream.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/yes-im-pregnant-now-bugger/159156

Celebrating the bikini baby bump

I'm struggling to muster outrage about Princess Kate being photographed in a bikini while on holidays with Prince William on the Caribbean isle of Mustique. The only emotion I'm feeling is jealousy.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/princess-kates-bikini-bump-scandal-meh/159107

The little known fourth trimester of pregnancy

A doctor told a very good friend of mine that the first three months of a baby's life is like a fourth trimester. He said that some major development is far from done but we wouldn't be able to give birth to their giant heads if they stayed in the womb any longer (I wouldn't say that they fit really well at 40 weeks either but I'm not going to argue with nature.)

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-little-known-fourth-trimester-pregnancy/157725

6 completely selfish yet valid reasons not to breastfeed

we’re currently living in a society that decrees all the costs (physical, emotional and financial) of ’intensive mothering’ are to be shouldered by mothers. And done so with good grace and little regard for the considerable impact on themselves. Breastfeeding is but the first rung on the intensive mothering ladder, but it is a big one.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/6-completely-selfish-yet-valid-reasons-not-breastfeed/159161

Mags pay big money for Princess Kate's tiny bump

It's been reported that Woman's Day paid up to $150,000 for Aussie rights to photographs of pregnant Princess Kate on holidays in the Caribbean, while "Italy’s Chi, France’s Paris Match and America’s Star magazine have paid what's believed to be a combined $700,000 for the rights to publish them.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/mags-pay-big-money-princess-kates-tiny-bump/159154

New study: folic acid during pregnancy may lower autism risk

A new study suggests that women who start taking folic acid supplements either before or early in their pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of developing autism.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/new-study-folic-acid-during-pregnancy-may-lower-autism-risk/159155

What it feels like to birth a whopper

It’s been more than nine years since I had my first child, and I still shudder when I think about how much it hurt. So I'm feeling sympathy agony for the Rockhampton woman who gave birth to a 6.7kg baby. My bub was only a hefty 4.3kg and that felt hellish enough.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-it-feels-birth-a-whopper/159014

Watch this: The most desperate (and cute) attempt to get a baby to sleep

The sound of your baby crying for the millionth (or so it seems) time in a night while you are just trying to get some sleep (any sleep - even a nap) has got to be one of the hardest parts of parenting a baby. The sleep deprivation, the sound of crying, the tug on your heart strings and the overriding desire to just Switch. It. Off.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/watch-the-most-desperate-and-cute-attempt-get-a-baby-sleep/158862

Chinese gender chart

Work out the sex of your baby using the ninety per cent accurate ancient Chinese Gender chart

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tool/chinese-gender-chart

"Would I have paid $55K for the Chrissie Swan smoking photos?"

As a former Woman's Day editor I've given much thought to those now-infamous paparazzi photographs of Chrisse Swan smoking while pregnant.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/chrissie-swan-offered-53000-keep-smoking-pics-secret/158950

Health chief defends Chrissie Swan

A NSW health chief, Denele Crozier, has joined thousands of women defending Chrissie Swan for smoking while pregnant.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health-chief-defends-chrissie-swan/158914

The video guaranteed to make you clucky

Clinique de la Muette is an 84 bed hospital which specialises in a obstetrics and gynaecology and a range of other surgical specialties. It is also the hospital at which France’s First Lady  Madame Carla Bruni Sarkozy gave birth to the first French presidential baby. But what I think you are going to love most about the hospital is the bath service they provide to newborn babies.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-video-guaranteed-make-you-clucky/158896

"Why I don't judge Chrissie Swan for smoking while pregnant"

This morning on Chrissie and Jane at breakfast on Mix Melbourne, Chrissie Swan revealed that she found quitting smoking whilst pregnant incredibly difficult.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/chrissie-swan-admits-smoking-while-pregnant/158879

Bizarre new breastfeeding trend

The practice of wet-nursing is undergoing a revival among women who can't breastfeed their children, either for medical, physical or vanity reasons. Would you let someone else breastfeed your baby?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/would-you-let-another-woman-breastfeed-your-baby/158848

How do you tell your kids where babies come from? This is just one hilarious suggestion.

The States are experiencing Superbowl madness and millions of people are tuning in to watch the Ravens versus the 49ers. But honestly we are sure that just like us hundreds of thousands of them are tuning in to watch the ads. Especially given ads like this one from Kia

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-do-you-tell-your-kids-where-babies-come-just-one-hilarious-suggestion/158840

9 gifts you can make from your breastmilk (yes, really!)

Are you looking to create a unique memory of you and your baby? Well if you're after something a little different, Etsy may have the answer for you. You can buy a range of custom made items - from pendants to soaps - made from your own breast milk. Apparently you can ship your frozen milk to them, and you get the custom made item sent back. Interesting.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/9-gifts-you-can-make-your-breastmilk-yes-really/158817

The real reason parents talk to themselves

As my children have grown older I’ve grown wiser. I no longer feel the need to explain myself to the people who pass me by. And If I want to communicate my feelings to my husband I do so directly and not though the medium of cute and cuddly bab

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-real-reason-parents-talk-themselves/156720

If a toddler could tweet ...

You don't need to have a toddler to appreciate the genius of the HonestToddler twitter account. Take a look at our favourite tweets.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/honest-toddler-our-favourite-tweets/149591

Why men who get vasectomies are heroes

You guys are fiercely protective of your family jewels and for good reason –it’s a sensitive area, not only to physically but also verbally threaten. Make a joke about a kicking a guy in the balls and it’s enough to make him wince. But I have a question – since when did your “man bits” become more precious than our “lady parts”?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-men-who-get-vasectomies-are-heroes/158443

Sunrise Nurse-In: storm in a maternity-bra cup?

I'm all for public debate but the breastfeeding-in-public/Kochie kicking debate has gotten way out of hand. Saying it wasn't "classy" to breastfeed in public wasn't the smartest remark David Koch has ever made. Backing it up on Sunrise this morning by comparing breastfeeding to topless sunbathing wasn't his smoothest move either. But live television lends itself to ill-considered remarks.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/storm-in-a-maternity-bra-cup/158391

Deborah Knight's heartbreaking decision: What should I do with my last embryo?

Channel 9 newsreader Deborah Knight faces a terrible dilemma: what to do with the frozen embryo remaining from her IVF treatments. Deborah, who has two children, Darcy, 3, and Elsa, 2, via IVF reveals: "There are many complex decisions you can imagine facing with your partner, but what to do with an excess embryo is not something my husband and I ever anticipated. We could donate it to research to help others. We could let it simply expire. We could have one last go and try our luck for another baby. Or d

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/deborah-knights-heartbreaking-decision-what-should-i-do-my-last-embryo/158395

Kochie makes a boob of himself in breastfeeding debate

David Koch (Kochie), host of Channel Seven's morning show Sunrise has outraged mothers with his out of touch comments that suggest women who choose to breastfeed their babies should do it discreetly.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/kochie-makes-a-boob-himself-in-breastfeeding-debate/158382

Elizabeth Banks: you're not a 'real mom' until you have two kids

Whoa, Elizabeth Banks has angered mothers of only children by saying she only felt like a 'real mom' now that she has two children. The Hunger Games actress - best known for her television roles in 30 Rock and Scrubs - told People magazine: “Two is very different from one. When you have one kid, you feel like you can jet set around and you can throw him on the hip and you get your life done.”

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/elizabeth-banks-youre-not-a-real-mom-until-you-have-two-kids/158288

Please don't give birth Gangnam Style

Way too many workplaces think it’s ok to make endless Gangnam Style (and Call Me Maybe) parodies (please, can we at least save it for people with some dance training?). I hold doctors to high standards of professionalism. There’s a reason for that. Doctors and nurses, if we choose to go the hospital route, are the people upon whom we must lean during the most scary and life-changing moment of our lives.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/please-dont-give-birth-gangnam-style/158229

'Push' presents: bring ‘em on or ban ‘em?

Whether you're in favour or against the idea of a "push present" from Dad to Mum as a reward for carrying, laboring and delivering a new life (we're just fine with it), it's fun to look at the serious bling that celeb mamas get. Check out the gorgeous baubles Tori Spelling, Beyonce and other celeb mamas got after giving birth.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/push-presents-bring-%E2%80%98em-or-ban-%E2%80%98em/158101

Join the iPotty debate: clever gadget or technology gone mad?

Yes, you read that correctly. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, CTA Digital displayed its newest offering for the plugged-in potty trainer: The iPotty for iPad, which, according to CNET, is essentially a $40 plastic toilet that's been souped up with a holder (complete with splash guard) for Mum's or Dad's iPad.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ipotty-lets-your-toddler-play-the-ipad-while-the-toilet-because-thats-important/158022

The post-birth conspiracy: shock stuff no-one tells you

Dear future (pregnant) self: Well done for managing to get knocked up again! High five to that! As much as it pains me to admit it, last pregnancy, you suffered what will forever be termed as ‘smug pregnancy syndrome’ or ‘SPRUGS’ for short. While you didn’t have a full on case of the SPRUGS, you definitely dabbled.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-post-birth-conspiracy-shock-stuff-no-one-tells-you/151695

What these new parents asked their friends to do made our jaws drop

Many new parents find it awkward to ask for the help they really need, like walking the dog or throwing out old food from the fridge. One Brooklyn couple had no such qualms and put their eight (very specific) requests right out there on Google Docs for all of their Facebook friends to see.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/awful-or-awesome-new-parents-create-bossy-do-list-friends/156242

"Pregnancy is strictly women’s business". Discuss.

During our first prenatal hospital visit my partner was cordoned off in a room and asked a series of questions, the answers to which I was not privy. While peeing into a plastic cup a nurse quizzed her about our relationship from behind a white curtain: “Is he abusive? Do you have any sexually transmitted infections that you don’t want him to know about? Is the child his?” she asked.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancy-strictly-women%E2%80%99s-business-discuss/149489

If you are pregnant you'll want to take these gorgeous pictures

Gorgeous Pregnancy Pics You Need to Take- Sure, we love the typical stand-sideways and flash the belly pic -- but there are so many other creative ways to chronicle the next nine months. Take a peek at these amazing ways moms have posed and steal their ideas!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/if-you-are-pregnant-youll-want-take-these-pictures/157747

Busting the motherhood myths

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/busting-the-motherhood-myths/158245

Just look at this heart warming birth photo

The baby, born via c-section in October in Phoenix, Ariz., was captured on camera grabbing hold of her doctor's finger, AZfamily.com reports, and the photo, posted on Facebook recently, is getting all sorts of attention.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-most-amazing-c-section-birth-photo-weve-ever-seen/157723

The advice you would want to hear if you were pregnant

What advice would you give to a woman pregnant with her first child? I mean, I don't know. Don't drop the baby? Don't forget to change their nappy every few hours? Find a wooden spoon and bite on it until the baby turns 1?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/advice-new-mothers/153075

Does pregnancy get harder as you get older?

Every pregnancy is different. And not just from one woman to the next. Every pregnancy is different even when it’s the same woman who’s pregnant.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/does-pregnancy-get-harder-you-get-older/157705

“Just hurry up and get yourself some sperm, will you!”

American sperm banks are a lot like Internet dating agencies except with higher stakes and bodily fluids. Oh what fun my friend and I had that afternoon – and on several occasions since – trawling through prospective Baby Daddy profiles.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/%E2%80%9Cjust-hurry-and-get-yourself-some-sperm-will-you%E2%80%9D/157703

The New Era of Resolutions : The Treasure-loution

For the forthcoming year, my resolution is to be more attentive, because these moments where she actually likes us and wants to spend time in our company should be treasured and won't last forever, according to almost everybody with older kids.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-new-trend-in-resolutions-the-treasure-loution/157576

Why birth plans are a waste of time

Birth Plans. My non-plan for my second birth was the same as the first: pain - probably excrutiating - and then the anaesthetist would give me an epidural and I would be so grateful I’d ask him to marry me and then the baby would be born*. The end. Good non-plan.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-birth-plans-are-a-waste-time/157614

The 6 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman

It’s no secret that pregnancy is the best of times and the worst of times for a woman. Bursting with excitement and anticipation… and needing to pee every five minutes. Full of joy and love… and arms and legs and heads grinding in places they really shouldn’t.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-respect-when-she%E2%80%99s-expecting/148799

My pregnancy week-by-week

This week by week pregnancy calendar provides you with information about your pregnancy and describes how your baby is developing.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tool/my-pregnancy-week-by-week

Stop What You Are Doing And Watch This Motherhood Rap : It Is Brilliant

Word to all the mothers out there. This one goes out to you... Car manufacturer Fiat have released a 'Motherhood' rap video to market their new compact family car, the Fiat 500L, and we think you're going to love it.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/word-all-the-mothers-out-there-stop-and-watch-now/157432

No Way! 9 Month Old Twins Swim 25 Metres

They can’t walk, talk or crawl yet — but these 9-month-old twins can already swim the entire length of a 25-metre pool without the assistance of their mother or a swim instructor.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/no-way-9-month-old-twins-swim-25-metres/157357

19 Practical Tips for Anyone On the Infertility Rollercoaster

Struggling with infertiiity? Here are 19 things that you should know

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-top-19-things-no-one-tells-you-about-infertility/157263

How to Deposit Your Sick Kid at Daycare Before the Teacher Notices

Shtty Mum If you read that title and thought, 'Oh, I could never do that! It's so irresponsible! Just stay home!', then this chapter is not for you. Move along, princess. Enjoy your supportive husband or your family nearby or your boss who lets you work from home, or your own money, or whatever it is you have that allows you to react to a working mum's dilemma with such horror.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-deposit-your-sick-kid-daycare-the-teacher-notices/157108

Blow up the Pregnant Woman! These Pregnancy Time Lapse Photos are SO Clever

Wouldn't it be great if giving birth was as easy as this? Click through to see what happens when this mother 'gives birth' at a petrol station (7 photos)

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bravo-these-pregnancy-time-lapse-photos-are-so-clever/157095

Confession: I Do Not Like Being Pregnant

The one thing that no pregnant woman wants to admit to - being pregnant is not a lot of fun

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/confession-i-do-not-being-pregnant/157103

You Don't Look Like a Mum: Compliment or Insult?

Running up the road (ok, let’s be honest here, walking, I reserve running for special occasions, like being chased by a wild animal or hot footing it away from vague aquaintences when I realize I’m wearing baby vomit like a smock) for a coffee can be an enlightening experience.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-dont-look-a-mum-compliment-or-insult/157038

6 Things you Did Not Know About Kate Middleton's Pregnancy

6 things you did not know about Kate Middleton's pregnancy. Can you imagine being admitted to hospital in the first trimester of your pregnancy and having the world's media waiting outside to capture a shot of you? A potentially unflattering one?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/6-things-you-did-not-know-about-kate-middletons-pregnancy/156902

If you have a loud child you are not welcome here

If you have a pram you are not welcome here. Have you ever been harassed for having a pram? Have you ever been asked to leave somewhere because of your kids?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/if-you-have-a-pram-you-are-not-welcome-here/156664

First Glimpse of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Unborn Child!

After months of waiting and weeks of heightened media speculation, the Palace has finally announced that Kate Middleton is pregnant with her and Prince William's first child.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/first-glimpse-kate-middleton-and-prince-william%E2%80%99s-unborn-child/156924

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is NOT the Same as Morning Sickness

Kate Middleton has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) but it is not the same as morning sickness - this is all you need to know about it and how to support those who have it

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/hyperemesis-gravidarum-not-the-same-morning-sickness/156913

14 Baby Names We Love for Kate Middleton & Prince William

Kate Middleton and Prince William have announced they're expecting so we've been brainstorming names we think are befitting of their future royal progeny. In no particular order, here are the top 15 monikers we deem worthy of Princess Catherine and Prince William.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/14-baby-names-we-love-kate-middleton-prince-william/156921

Kate Middleton Pregnant and in Hospital

Kate Middleton is pregnant

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/kate-middleton-pregnant/148806

Memo to Kate: 11 Morning Sickness Cures

Feeling queasy? Morning sickness is a miserable experience for up to 80 per cent of women at some point in early pregnancy, and can strike at any time of the day or night. Fortunately, it normally fades after the first 12 weeks, but for an unlucky few can last right up to the third trimester. The exact causes are not fully understood, but there are a number of tried and tested ways to help ease the nausea.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/blow-jobs-and-10-other-things-could-stop-morning-sickness/133224

This Could be the Best Pregnancy Announcement Ever

There is a new trend in town - and that's announcing your pregnancy. But not just saying it - actually illustrating it. Here are some of our favourites

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pin-the-20-most-beautiful-ways-announce-your-pregnancy/156480

9 (Bogus but Compelling) Signs that Kate Middleton is Pregnant

The entire Commonwealth, no make that the entire planet has been on pregnancy watch since William and Kate shared their first kiss with the world on the balcony of Buckingham Palace but things are hotting up now with the omens stacking up that Kate Middleton may at last be pregnant.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/9-almost-sure-signs-kate-middleton-pregnant/156795

Day 3: Win one of three Love to Dream breathable sleeping bags!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/day-3-win-one-three-love-dream-breathable-sleeping-bags/156808

Day 4: Win one of four Kiehl's Aromatic Blends Packs!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/day-4-win-one-four-kiehls-aromatic-blends-packs/156814

Photoboobing: The Newest Internet Phenomenon

Photoboobing: there's a new genre of funny pictures going around the interweb involving sweet little babies and their ogling tendencies.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/photoboobing-the-newest-and-funniest-internet-phenomenon/156755

You Called your Baby What?

Crazy Celebrity Baby Names - Love 'em or hate 'em, these celebrity gave their kids names that are more than just a little unusual

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/crazy-baby-names/154455

Just Bluffing Our Way Through Motherhood

When I had my first baby, I felt I had my head screwed on straight and whatever happened, we would get through it together. I would figure it out. But sometimes she would just be, I don’t know, a baby. I couldn’t read her cues, I couldn’t figure out why she was crying and she certainly couldn’t tell me. Once she screamed inconsolably for ages and I found myself wondering… was it something I did?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/we-are-all-just-bluffing-our-way-through-motherhood/156371

The top 10 babylag mishaps

Sleep deprivation is not a new phenomenon to parents of newborns but the auto-pilot, zombie-like state has a new name. New research has coined it ‘babylag’ for its similarities to jetlag (I’d argue it’s only similar to jetlag if you had 12 glasses of champagne on the plane and also suffer from amnesia).

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/are-you-suffering-babylag/156398

Win a Mamas and Papas Highchair valued at $219.95!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/win-a-mamas-and-papas-highchair-valued-21995/156546

19 Things No One Told You About Having a Baby

From the mystery of the perfect mum to the time it will take you to leave the house, here are 19 things we wish we'd known about having a baby.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/19-things-no-one-told-you-about-having-a-baby/149575

Tired of Cheerios? Over 50 Finger Foods Your Baby Will Love

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tired-cheerios-over-50-finger-foods-your-baby-will-love/156377

The Most Hilarious Maternity Wear Ever

Why does everyone suddenly become wildly curious and blatantly rude when they spot a pregnant woman? Here's our fantasy line of maternity t-shirts that we wish we had to stop the meddlers.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/16-hilarious-things-we-wish-we-could-put-a-maternity-t-shirt/149302

The Cutest (and Easiest) Ways to Announce Your Baby's Arrival

Got a baby on the way? Or one that's just arrived? Share the news with one of these gorgeous birth announcements. From e-cards to printables, you're sure to find one that's right for you

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-cutest-and-easiest-ways-announce-your-babys-arrival/156222

Not Letting Her Run With a Fork and Other Toddler Crimes

It is official. According to my daughter, I am the Worst. Mother. Ever. I do things that make her scream. Things that make her arch her back, kick her legs and wail like all the most unjust things that could ever happen to a kid just happened to her, all at once. I do things that make her run from me, desperate for escape.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/not-letting-her-run-a-fork-and-other-toddler-crimes/153951

Why doesn't anyone tell you THIS before you get to the maternity ward?

Wish We'd Known: 14 Things No One Told Us About Labour

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/wish-wed-known-14-things-no-one-told-us-about-labour/156000

Let's Stop Guilt-Tripping Mothers Who Bottlefeed Their Babies

Breastfeeding may be the healthiest choice for a baby...but not necessarily the best one for sleep-deprived parents writes.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-case-against-breastfeeding-by-a-dad/155875

What Your Baby's Name Says About You

Whether your baby's name is biblical, vintage or inspired by nature, here's what it says about you.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-your-babys-name-says-about-you/155796

4 Parenting Sacrifices You Won't Expect to Make

Pregnancy - It begins as soon as you witness those two blue lines. You remind yourself that it’s in the best interest of your baby and that it’s only for a relatively short time. But the sacrifices continue long past the gestational term.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-you-give-when-you-fall-pregnant/154498

5 Things (Nobody Tells You) About Being Pregnant

People are quick to tell you about the negatives of being pregnant, from the morning sickness, the aches, the pains and every bizarre symptom in between (random nosebleeds and metal mouth, anyone?).

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-5-best-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-pregnant/154977

One in 7 Pregnant Australians Do This. And it is Not Good

Women aren’t giving up the cigarettes during pregnancy. It means that the message about smoking during pregnancy increasing the risk of the child being delivered prematurely, suffering from SIDS or being miscarried isn’t getting through. To combat this, the Federal Government has launched a new advertising initiative, ‘Quit For You, Quit For Two.’

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-will-not-believe-how-many-australian-women-smoke-while-pregnant/155647

The Truth About Homebirth

When I fell pregnant with our youngest, I discovered that the hospital was offering a homebirth pilot program. We were assigned the same midwife and I was delighted! Pre-natal visits were in my home with my other children involved. We chatted over tea and biscuits. It was everything I had once dreamed pre-natal care could be.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/anyone-who-tells-you-homebirth-blissful-being-coy/155632

The start of a new pregnancy trend...

The biggest pregnancy trends of 2012: Would you do any these?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-biggest-pregnancy-trends-2012-would-you-do-any-these/150824

The truth about breastfeeding a toddler

Each night Maha Al Musa lies in bed beside her daughter Aminah and offers her chocolate milkies – milk from her breast. There’s nothing unusual about this, except Maha is 50 and her daughter is four. This mother-of-three from northern NSW is an advocate for breastfeeding and cherishes this precious end-of-the-day routine, which she says enables mother and daughter to bond

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/breastfeeding-any-age/155521

I am 50 and I still breastfeed my 4-year-old

A Woman's Day article featuring a 50-year-old woman who breastfeeds her four-year-old daughter four times a day is getting the Boob Brigade all hot under the collar. You know the Boob Brigade: those people who may or may not be breast-owners themselves who love nothing more than telling other people what they should/shouldn’t do with their norgs.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-am-50-and-i-still-breastfeed-my-4-year-old/155531

Is your baby a good sleeper?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/your-baby-a-good-sleeper/155570

The other side of babies

The Evil baby meme shows the other side of toddlers and it is very funny

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/evil-toddler-meme/155134

The words that are unique to parenthood

There is a selection of words that seem unique to the experience of parenthood. How do I know this? Well, I dropped a couple of them into conversation with childless friends over breakfast, only to be met with looks of mild bewilderment and confusion.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-words-only-a-parent-can-understand/154522

I’m a breastfeeding failure

There, I said it! When it comes to breastfeeding my babies, it definitely ain’t my forte. I wish it was, but it’s not, and I’m ok with that. However, accepting this fact was a heart-wrenching realisation for me as a new Mother.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i%E2%80%99m-a-breastfeeding-failure/154497

The coolest gender reveal ever

Parents-to-be Kelly and Troy Bara spoofed Psy's "Gangnam Style" video to announce their baby's sex -- sunglasses and all!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/could-be-the-coolest-way-reveal-the-gender-your-baby/154910

Find out your hipster baby name

Whether you're really, honestly searching for outlandishly unique baby name inspiration or just want a good chuckle at the whole my-baby's-name-must-be-so-cool-and-unique-that-no-one-has-ever-thought-of-it-before mandate, you'll love Miek Bruno and Kerry Sparks' new book Hello, My Name Is Pabst: Baby Names for Nonconformist, Indie, Geeky, DIY, Hipster and Alterna-Parents of Every Kind.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/hipster-baby-name/154917

This video will make you laugh. Guaranteed

All best baby laughs at dog videos have been put into one place for you to enjoy. If this doesn't make you smile, nothing will

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-without-doubt-the-best-sound-earth/154804

10 ways your body will change during pregnancy

It’s not just your waistline that changes during pregnancy. Breasts, skin, teeth – even your hands and feet will behave in ways you didn’t expect. Here are 10 physical changes to look out for - 10 ways your body will change during pregnancy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-ways-your-body-will-change-during-pregnancy/154226

In the time it took to have one cup of coffee...

Kidsafe: Did you know that more children die from injury than of cancer, asthma and infectious diseases combined? Are they kidding? I want to wrap Madeleine in bubble-wrap and wrap that bubble-wrap in cotton wool.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/in-the-time-it-took-have-one-cup-coffee/154722

Marissa Mayer's maternity leave: is two weeks enough?

So, as she said she would, Yahoo's new CEO Marissa Mayer took a two-week maternity leave. Yesterday she enthusiastically Tweeted: "My first full day back in the office and I'm excited to kick it off by announcing my new COO."

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/marissa-mayers-maternity-leave-two-weeks-enough/154725

The most agonising heartache you could go through, but you aren't alone

Every so often, too often, I’ll hear about someone who has lost a baby. To miscarriage, neo-natal death, stillbirth, SIDS or some congenital complication in the first few months of life. Sometimes I know them. Usually, I don’t. But I always reach a hand into the darkness because I’ve been there and I know its bleakness well.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-it-feels-lose-a-baby/154564

The danger of sleeping on your back

As reported by ABC Radio, a study at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital found that women sleeping on their backs later in pregnancy were six times more likely to have a still-born baby.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-danger-sleeping-your-back/154563

Miscarriage: What you need to know about pregnancy loss

Losing a pregnancy is more common than you may know. Here's what you need to know about the causes and symptoms of miscarriage.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/miscarriage-what-you-need-know-about-pregnancy-loss/154550

You'll never care (or talk about) this as much as you will when you're a new mum

You'll never care about (or talk about) poo as much as you will when you're a brand-new mama. From the colour to the texture to -- sorry -- the odour, you'll wonder, "Is this normal?" almost every time you change your baby's nappy.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-poo-101-whats-normal-whats-not/154496

The most realistic celebrity pregnancy photos we've ever seen

HBO Girls star, Jemima Kirke is pregnant and topless in Vice magazine.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-most-realistic-celebrity-pregnancy-photos-weve-ever-seen/154265

The 5 most ridiculous baby products on the web

From a baby jacuzzi to an handy ergonomic pillow, we've found the wackiest baby products out there!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-5-most-ridiculous-baby-products-the-web/153974

The unspoken things that you get REALLY good at after having a child

There’s all the new stuff that you need to learn how to do; breast or bottle feed, soothe tiny cries, fix sore knees, puree four different foods into a goopy paste.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/squatting-a-body-pump-hero-and-5-other-things-i%E2%80%99ve-become-good-having-a-baby/153933

WATCH: Breastfeeding the second time round

This new commercial from Luvs aims to normalise breastfeeding. Showing a woman who is initially shy about exposing her breasts in in public and then becoming more comfortable with feeding her baby at the table while ordering lunch

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/watch-woman-breastfeeding-in-public-will-make-you-smile/153921

Everything you need to know to help soothe your crying baby

Few things can be more stressful to a new parent than not being able to soothe your baby's crying. Here's what you need to know to stop your baby's tears -- and your own!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/everything-you-need-know-help-soothe-your-crying-baby/153734

The 10 most life changing aspects of having a baby

Your bag’s packed and you’ve planned the birth down to the last detail. But have you even thought about what happens next? Here’s how life really changes when you have a baby.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-most-life-changing-aspects-having-a-baby/146880

Will infant formula tins be the new cigarette packs?

Mums may soon see stronger official warnings on baby formula labels about the risks of not breastfeeding. The nation's food watchdog is looking for feedback on whether "breast is best" messages should be changed to clearly spell out the health benefits of breast versus bottle.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/will-infant-formula-tins-be-the-new-cigarette-packs/153682

This sucks! Dummies can stunt boys' emotional growth

Mum to a baby boy? Back away from the dummy. ScienceDaily reports a trio of experiments show pacifiers, well, kinda suck when it comes to the emotional development - particularly learning facial expressions - of young boys.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sucks-dummies-can-stunt-boys-emotional-growth/153517

8 lessons in perfect parenting

 Mothers tend to be hard on themselves about not baking enough, not staying home enough, not working enough, not being fun enough, not playing enough. Stop comparing yourself!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/8-lessons-in-perfect-parenting/153615

WATCH: The Star Wars settling method that works (at least for this baby)

We discovered by accident that the Star Wars Theme Song has magical abilities to calm the baby down. He was screaming and crying in the car one day, and the MP3 player started playing this song and he just stopped.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/watch-the-star-wars-settling-method-works-least-baby/153565

This is what you need to know about post baby weight

Pink and 6 Other Celeb Mamas Who Have a Normal Attitude Toward Losing the Baby Weight - this is what all new mothers need to read

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pink-and-6-other-celeb-mums-who-have-a-normal-attitude-toward-losing-the-baby-weight/153291

5 Things you didn't know about Kate Hudson's birth

ate Hudson tells Ellen DeGeneres that giving birth to her son, Bingham Hawn, 14 months, was a lot like one of the famously neurotic director's films.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-kate-hudsons-birth/153276

If you drink water instead of wine does it mean you're pregnant?

Poor Catherine of Cambridge. When she celebrated her first wedding anniversary, she had to face the fact that both Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth had a royal bun in the oven before a year of marriage, while she and her new hubs didn't have similar news. A report today, from an unnamed "insider source" claims that "a passionate night" just after the end of the Olympics "did the trick.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/if-you-drink-water-instead-wine-does-it-mean-youre-pregnant/153077

Forget horror stories and mummy wars, this is what future mothers should know

When you're pregnant, folks warn you about all the bad things. Not only the bad things about pregnancy and childbirth, but the bad things that other people will say and do when they know you are pregnant. Like regale you with horror stories about their own labours. Force their opinions about breastfeeding on you. Touch your belly in the street. But here are the things they don't tell you

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/forget-horror-stories-and-mummy-wars-what-future-mothers-should-know/153098

Why the post-baby body reveal is damaging to women

An article on Jezebel yesterday counted the amount of headlines (over their summer) focused on the “Jessica Simpson Baby Weight Loss narrative” and counted a ridiculous 109 articles on sites such as Us Weekly, Hollywood News and even the Sydney Morning Herald (full disclosure here: two on that list were from our US counterparts).

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-the-post-baby-body-reveal-damaging-women/152986

Here's some advice: Enjoy your pregnancy

I’ve written a little bit about pregnancy here at iVillage. Early last month I shared how my husband and I were going to have ‘one last shot at the title’ after multiple miscarriages and just last week I talked about miscarriage itself.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/heres-some-advice-enjoy-your-pregnancy/153045

The verdict on controlled crying is in

Behavioural sleep techniques known as “controlled comforting” and “camping out” provide a cost-effective way to help infants sleep better, reduce mothers’ depression levels, and are safe to use in the long-term

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-verdict-controlled-comforting-in/152725

You have to watch this very cute video till the end

Baby Oliver wakes up testing all the emotions he know. It will make you smile

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-have-watch-very-cute-video-till-the-end/152549

The parents that restored our faith in humanity (and travel)

We're twin baby boys on our first flight and we're only 14 weeks old! We'll try to be on our best behavior, but we'd like to apologize in advance just in case we lose our cool, get scared or our ears hurt. Our mom and dad (AKA our portable milk machine and our diaper changer) have ear plugs available if you need them. We are all sitting in 20E and 20F if you want to come by to get a pair."

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-parents-restored-our-faith-in-humanity-and-travel/152554

Group Therapy: I don't know how to apply for Paid Parental Leave!

I used to think I was a fairly smart and well-educated person, that was, until I tried to find out how to apply for the government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme online. It doesn’t even help that I already have one child!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/group-therapy-i-dont-know-how-apply-paid-parental-leave/152519

'I didn't realise the weight didn't all come off with the baby'

Jessica Simpson is preparing to debut her post-baby body for Weight Watchers, but the new mum admits the weight-loss process has been tough

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/jessica-simpson-my-body-not-bouncing-back-a-supermodel/152550

The Secret we Should not Have to Keep

There are very strict rules around announcing a pregnancy. While you might choose to share your news with close family members early on, everyone knows that you don’t tell the world till after that vital 12 week scan. Why? Well it’s because so much can happen in the first 12 weeks you know. And god knows you don’t want to have to tell people you’ve had a miscarriage.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-miscarriage-such-a-big-secret/152473

These 12 very surprising tips will make you a better mother

You want to be the best mother you can be -- and surprisingly, sometimes that means taking a step away from your kids and actually doing something for yourself. By yourself.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/these-12-very-surprising-tips-will-make-you-a-better-mother/152412

These babies are guaranteed to make you smile

Identical twin girls get so excited whenever their dad plays the guitar and they have become a viral sensation!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/these-babies-are-gauranteed-make-you-smile/152338

The only parenting advice you need

19 things no one told us about having a newborn baby. Beautiful, honest and caring advice

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/19-things-no-one-told-you-about-having-a-newborn/151038

If this is your partner's first Father's Day we have a few ideas for you

There comes a moment when a new dad suddenly realises that Father's Dad is about more than a picking out a new tie for his own father. It's about him. So how can you help ensure his first father's day is special?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/if-your-partners-first-fathers-day-we-have-a-few-ideas-you/152068

Doctors say 'The benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks'

A leading US organisation of pediatricians says the medical benefits of male circumcision outweigh the risks, but they're not enough to recommend the controversial procedure be performed on all baby boys.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-benefits-circumcision-outweigh-the-risks/151993

9 innovative (and easy) ways to document your pregnancy

Due-Date Countdown: Cute Ways to Chronicle Your Pregnancy. Starting to show? Check out these fun ways to track your belly's growth -- and grab a camera!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/9-innovative-and-easy-ways-chronicle-your-pregnancy/151992

'Baby Formula is a little bit like AIDS'

Formula is a little bit like AIDS. Nobody actually dies from AIDS; what happens is AIDS destroys your immune system and then you just die of anything and that's what happens with formula. It provides no antibodies. Every 30 seconds a baby dies from infections due to a lack of breastfeeding and the use of bottles, artificial milks and other risky products. Every 30 seconds."

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-formula-a-little-bit-aids/151949

The three types of mum I'll never be

I have become silently fascinated as to the uncanny ability of the mums (and dads) in these images to look so damn good while going about their everyday, parenting business.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-three-types-mum-ill-never-be/151640

The most beautiful post you will read today

It really used to annoy me how parents would pull out the “you can’t understand love until you’re a mother/father” line when talking about their kids. It was such a cruel and patronising exclusion. Like saying I’m not capable of real love because I don't have a child. Or that I lack the understanding or imagination to empathise with someone, simply because we don’t have a shared experience.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-most-beautiful-post-you-will-read-today/151825

10 things you should think about while you are pregnant

Pregnancy should be a time to be savoured but all too often stress and anxiety creeps in. Stay positive throughout your pregnancy with these motivational tips. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-positive-pregnancy-resolutions/142709

Stuff we love: fabulous finds for your baby + win $100 voucher

Check out the latest products for your baby at Kmart. Click through to win a $100 Kmart voucher.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/stuff-we-love-fabulous-finds-your-baby-win-100-voucher/151572

I lie to my children

I lie to my children. Blatant, bold faced lies. Not just little white ones, but great big (jelly bellied full bearded) lies. We believe in Santa. Tooth fairy and the Easter Bunny as well.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-lie-my-children/151636

And the new most popular baby names are...

Harry, Amelia Top List Of Most Popular Baby Names In England And Wales

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/and-the-new-most-popular-baby-names-are/151421

Smacking. Where do you stand?

Research from Monash University suggests that migrants who come to Australia from places like Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, often find Australian parenting styles too laidback and are surprised to learn that smacking isn't that common. In these societies parents are usually more authoritarian, and smacking is a part of that role.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/smacking-where-do-you-stand/151372

Should Playschool be teaching our kids about social media?

Play School is teaching children who can’t even read or write how to use social media” (emphasis mine). Unfortunately for these children, they will quickly find that using social media is quite difficult when one is not able to read or write. Surely, then, this is an exercise in incorporating elements of everyday life into a show for kids about things that happen in everyday life?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/theres-a-tweet-in-there-and-thats-a-good-thing/151357

Is formula making your baby sick?

Nestle has been feeling the full sting of a social media backlash as Australian mothers flood their Facebook page with angry messages. In fact 1000 likes have been recived on the newly formed “Recall all Nestle NAN HA Gold Baby Formula” page . And it’s not a happy page.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/formula-making-your-baby-sick/151239

The risk of forward facing baby carriers

Forward facing baby carriers a health risk warns chiropractor

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/forward-facing-baby-carriers-a-health-risk-warns-chiropractor/151384

Peek inside Hollywood's cutest baby rooms

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/peek-inside-hollywoods-cutest-baby-rooms/150455

Parenting: You have to do what's right for YOU

Miranda Kerr appears in Harper's Bazaar talking about her son Flynn. Again

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/open-letter-miranda-kerr/151074

A letter to the baby we never had

I am forever grateful for the fact that I was able to have two healthy babies and feel tremendously for those who don’t have the luxury of agonising over whether to have two or three or more children, but instead are struggling just to have one.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-letter-the-baby-we-never-had/150496

This is fishy! How much is enough and how much is too much?

Fish is a super healthy food that contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential nutrients for all members of the population, not just pregnant and breastfeeding women. As there is so much information out there with regards to which fish are safe to eat, which fish are unsafe to eat and how much you can eat of certain types of fish, we’ve put together a quick guide which should clear up some of the confusion.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-much-fish-should-a-pregnant-woman-eat/150711

There is nothing that compares to the pain of giving birth. And I'm a man

After watching my partner, who has an abnormally high pain threshold, battle through a relatively straightforward first labour and uncomplicated natural birth I am qualified to say that there is nothing that compares to the pain of delivering a baby. It is nature’s cruel little joke that women forget all about it and willingly go back for more. I’ll still need a few years to make sense of the whole thing.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/there-nothing-compares-the-pain-giving-birth-and-im-a-man/150403

I'm wearing my baby

I had no idea that ‘baby wearing’ was a thing, all rolled up in the attachment parenting debate. To be honest I’d never even heard of the term. I just thought it would be handy to sometimes have my hands free while out and about with my bub.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/im-wearing-my-baby/150833

The (seemingly odd) reasons why some mothers don't breastfeed

During World Breastfeeding week here are some reasons why authorities in these countries and cultures need to work extra hard to get women to embrace

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/some-odd-reasons-why-mothers-dont-breastfeed/150396

You wont believe the amount that mothers spend on clothes for their kids.

UK study finds 94% of mothers spend more on their kids clothes than on their own

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-wont-believe-the-amount-mothers-spend-clothes-their-kids/150627

3 things they DON'T tell you about having a baby

Maybe ‘the books’ skim over some of this stuff, but nothing can ever really prepare you for the reality of birthing and caring for a real live baby. These are the top three things I wish I’d been better prepared for.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-things-they-dont-tell-you-about-having-a-baby/150398

10 pregnancy questions you were too afraid to ask

Pregnancy is a leap into the unknown but there are still some questions you feel silly asking. Here are a few answers to help spare your blushes. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-pregnancy-questions-you%E2%80%99re-too-afraid-ask/146619

This is worse than smoking when you are pregnant

Continuing to work during the late stages of pregnancy is as bad as smoking . Or so says the study by University of Essex which found that women who work up to their due date are likely to have babies with a lower birth weight.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/worse-smoking-when-you-are-pregnant/150409

Top 10 signs you've just had a baby

I have just had my 5th baby and like to think I know a thing or two about having a newborn in the house. But let me tell you that whether it's your 1st or your 5th baby there are some universal facts of life about having a newborn in your life.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/top-10-signs-youve-just-had-a-baby/150405

What babies would say if they could speak

The Amazing Things These Babies Would Say if They Could. We searched the web to find the funniest, craziest and cutest baby memes around. Check out the 16 most hilarious (and surprisingly accurate) meme photos!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-babies-would-say-if-they-could-speak/150357

Is your baby bigger than a teacup?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/it-bigger-a-teacup/93264

Finally, a swimwear model we can celebrate

A cute kid is a cute kid, and 10-month-old Valentina Guerrero certainly fits the bill. And while she may not exactly fit the mold of a traditional child model, the Miami toddler, who has Down syndrome, is the new face of the Dolores Cortés swimwear collection for youngsters, Adweek reports.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/finally-a-swimwear-model-we-can-celebrate/150276

Good news for every working mother

A study of 5000 Australian children recruited as infants in 2004 has found whether a child goes into formal care as a baby or a toddler, there are no long term negative impacts on the child.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/good-news-every-working-mother/150272

This is why breastfeeding sucks (and why you should try it anyway)

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-breastfeeding-sucks/150166

16 things you need to know about attachment parenting

"attachment parenting" — a back-to-basics approach to child raising that's becoming more and more popular with mothershere and around the world. Read more about it here

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/16-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-attachment-parenting/150063

This is how I parent my children. Get over it

Every now and again the Australian media trot out this old chestnut in an attempt to SHOCK and HORRIFY the ‘normal’ Australian public. To be honest I’m more shocked and horrified that anyone actually thinks the parenting choices of others are any of their business.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-i-parent-my-children-get-over-it/150058

Porn for pregnant women. Hilarious

Some of the hunkiest (and funniest) porn ever created - especially for pregnant woman and it is 100% safe to open at work. (no naked images)

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/porn-pregnant-women-hilarious/149238

How soon is too soon after a baby?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-soon-too-soon-after-a-baby/149820

Yahoo hires a pregnant woman as CEO. Yahoo!

When we heard the news that Marissa Mayer, who made her mark as a Google exec (and its first female engineer), had been named the new CEO of Yahoo, we thought: Cool. She's just 37 and joins only a handful of female leaders at tech companies.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/yahoo-hires-a-pregnant-woman-ceo-yahoo/149818

How did I end up with an iToddler?

My kid knows how to swipe on my iPhone. She also knows to press the Home button to light up the screen. She is 15 months old.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-did-i-end-itoddler/149486

Snooki spills her baby-to-be's name! It's...

Expectant celebs are usually coy about their baby name choices -- keeping them well under wraps until after the baby is born while the rest of us wait, impatiently, to pass judgment. But not Snooki! The Jersey Shore star has confirmed to USA Today (after castmates inadvertently spilled the secret during an interview) that she and fiance Jionni LaValle plan to name their baby boy... Lorenzo!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/snooki-spills-her-baby-bes-name-its/149493

Win a double pass to Motherhood The Musical

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/win-a-double-pass-motherhood-the-musical/149458

OMG. My mother-in-law breastfed my baby

I had a baby two months ago. About two weeks ago, my husband had to go out of town for a few days, so his mother came to stay with the baby and me. One night I heard the baby crying, and heard my MIL go to him. I thought she was going to bring him to me to nurse so I stayed in bed for a while. When she didn't bring him, I figured she was just rocking him back to sleep and went to see if she needed anything, like a bottle from the fridge. When I entered the room I saw her holding my son to her breast, letting him suckle

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/omg-my-mother-in-law-breastfed-my-baby/149382

I always thought having a baby would just happen

I was one of those people that always wanted to get married and start a family. And I very naively thought that you find the right man, start trying for a baby and it just happens. I had no idea about cycles, charting or your most fertile time of the month. However after a few months of married life I was told that I didn’t ovulate and wouldn’t be getting pregnant on my own. The plan was to try a course of fertility drugs (Clomid) for 6 months and see if that got things working.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-always-thought-having-a-baby-would-just-happen/149353

Blowjobs and 10 other things that could stop morning sicknes

Morning sickness is a miserable experience for up to 80 per cent of women at some point in early pregnancy, and can strike at any time of the day or night. Try these tips to get rid of that awful nausea

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/blowjobs-and-10-other-things-could-stop-morning-sicknes/149405

How old is too old to breastfeed?

Remember the controversial “Are You Mom Enough” Time magazine cover of Jamie Lynne Grumet breastfeeding her 4-year-old son? Well, the ensuing debate about breastfeeding beyond infancy is the impetus for a new reality show from the makers of Bridezilla and Dance Moms.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-old-too-old-breastfeed/149412

Designer nappies: for the baby who has everything

Dolce & Gabbana nappies, really? But we shouldn't be surprised, they already sell children's clothes and accessories through their Junior line in which you can buy a branded onesie for $80 and a dummy and bottle for $95.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/designer-nappies-the-baby-who-has-everything/149326

Miranda Kerr's baby doesn't do drugs

Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK recently Miranda Kerr revealed that Flynn’s birth was completely natural because she wanted to give him “the best start in life” free of “drugs”.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/miranda-kerrs-baby-doesnt-do-drugs/149329

What does your baby's name say about you?

kids' names speak volumes about their parents. After all, there is little more you can do for your baby -- other than actually create it -- that so thoroughly reflects you. You can spend days, weeks, even the whole nine months (and sometimes beyond) choosing a name. You try to formulate just the right combination of first, middle and last name that will open doors and facilitate future relationships, unlocking the key to happiness.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-does-your-babys-name-say-about-you/149186

Switching off the biological clock

Doctors have just figured out how to freeze ovarian tissue (Egg-freezing is so passé). Women now have the choice to extend their fertility (and even undo menopause) without having to go through in vitro fertilization

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/switching-the-biological-clock/149279

You know you are a bad mother if...

You know you are a bad mother if....You had a homebirth. Or a hospital birth. Maybe an elective caesarean. Whichever it was, you are doing it wrong and if you've not figured that out yet someone will be along to tell you so shortly.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/you-know-you-are-a-bad-mother-if/148809

Co-sleeping: What the coroner said

Sides and Kids is a non profit organaistion "dedicated to saving babies and childrens lives through the elimination of sudden and unexpected infant deaths during pregnancy, birth and childhood" They also provide support to bereaved families and funding research into stillbirth. Their safe sleeping guidelines are comprehensive

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/co-sleeping-what-the-coroner-said/149257

Parenting: We're doing it differently these days

Family and friends are often a trusted source of parenting information, they can provide practical and emotional support and offer relief, advice and reassurance. But not always. I’ve heard many stories of mums feeling judged or criticised by their mothers or mother-in-laws...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/parenting-were-doing-it-differently-these-days/148941

Would you buy this onesie for your baby?

The onesie that looks like a bikini complete with adult silhouette

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/would-you-buy-onesie-your-baby/149136

Doing in my head. From cot to bed

Transition from the cot to the bed can be a nightmare! Follow this funny story although you may not learn many tips

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/doing-in-my-head-cot-bed/148994

Adele is expecting her first child

Adele reveals the news that she is pregnant with her first baby

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/adele-expecting-her-first-child/148916

This is what a post baby body looks like

Women's bodies change after they have a baby. But you might not know that looking at celebs like Jessica Alba after they give birth. That's why, when a member of CT Working Moms, an online community for women balancing work and family, confessed to her co-workers that she was scared to click on a link to see "Beyonce's Body After Baby," the group decided to strip down to their leggings and bras and have a photographer capture their post-baby beauty for all the Interweb to see.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-a-post-baby-body-looks/148848

This is not the way to talk to your kids

There is confusion about how to talk to children and that's what is behind many family disputes. ''There was often a mismatch between what the parents thought they were saying and what the kids were hearing"

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/not-the-way-talk-your-kids/148801

Cute Video: Milk in my sippy cup

There is a whole new way of looking at milk in a sippy cup and this is it

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/cute-video-milk-in-my-sippy-cup/148469

How do you choose a name for your baby?

By the time you get to baby number 5 you’ve kind of used up all of your favourite baby names so where do you go to get a name for baby number 5?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-do-you-choose-a-name-your-baby/148554

Quality or Quantity?

Is it better to spend quality time with your child when you can or just stay with them all the time? Another look at the stay at home versus working mum

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/quality-or-quantity/148547

The pregnancy photo you can and should try at home

Vanessa Lachey teaches the art of the perfect pregnancy shot

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-pregnancy-photo-you-can-and-should-try-home/148471

Game tips for car trips

iVillagers offer tips on how to entertain toddlers on long car journey: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/game-tips-car-trips/81885

Travelling in the car with your toddler (and maintaining your sanity)

Hints and tips about keeping your child safe and happy while travelling in the car.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/motoring-your-toddler/81883

10 Common Pregnancy Concerns and Why You Should Not Worry

Pregnancy comes with a host of aches and pains you might not have expected. Most are normal, but some could be the sign of something more serious. We tell you what to expect, why not to worry and when to call a doctor. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-common-pregnancy-concerns-and-why-not-worry/148431

Baby name finder

Find a name for your baby-to-be or to learn what your baby's name means

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tool/baby-name-finder

10 ways pregnancy affects your skin and hair

Are you wondering if you’ll ever get that pregnancy glow you’ve heard so much about? Pregnancy hormones can play havoc with your hair and skin - here are a few changes you may not have expected. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-ways-pregnancy-affects-your-skin-and-hair/148237

Ovulation and Fertility Calculator

Need help getting pregnant? This ovulation calculator will help you identify the days of the month when you are most fertile.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tool/ovulation-and-fertility-calculator

Due Date Calculator

Enter the first day of your last period. If you don't know the exact date, calculate as close as possible. The calculator will show you your estimated date of ovulation and the expected due date of your baby. Keep in mind that this is an estimate based on your last menstrual period and estimated date of conception. Always consult your doctor to determine your correct due date.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tool/due-date-calculator

Parenting tips from DryNites

Bedwetting can be an upsetting experience both for parents and children. Your child's distress, wet sheets and interrupted sleep can make a miserable night for all the family. It’s essential though not to let your child know that you're frustrated and instead reassure and support them through their bedwetting journey.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/parenting-tips-drynites/147750

10 common pregnancy myths busted

Can spicy food bring on labour? And will having sex really harm your baby? Old wives tales abound when it comes to pregnancy – here are a few of the more common ones. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-common-pregnancy-myths-busted/147972

Hasn't he grown!

Katharine Merry has been off the blog radar for a while and now baby Lucas looks like a real little man! Kath brings us up to date with her son's progress and shares memories and images from his christening

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/hasnt-he-grown/147822

Where did my waist go?

Okay, own up. Who took my waist? It was here around 12 months ago so I know I had one... On a serious note, though: why did nobody tell me that it is your third child that finally does it? The first two, I managed to fairly quickly spring back into my jeans and even had some room. This time though, the weight loss seems to be dragging.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/where-did-my-waist-go/147775

Juggling the balls of parenthood

We’re all doing it. Some of us are spinning a couple of plates too, with jobs and pets and teenagers thrown into the mix. Myself, I have a seven-year-old who is starting to get an attitude, a toddler who is partial to a tantrum or two, and a newborn-ish baby who likes to be clamped to me for most of the day.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/juggling-the-balls-parenthood/147752

When and how to tell people you're pregnant

You’re bursting with excitement and can’t wait to share the good news. But should you hold back or spill the beans to anyone who will listen? We look at who, when and how to tell. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/when-and-how-tell-people-youre-pregnant/147534

What do you think about co-sleeping?

The baby is ten weeks old already! And yes, it quickly felt as though she had always been there, nestled in her basket, or her bouncy chair, smiling up at us. Her baby smell is so familiar and there is a twinkle in her eye that tells me she knows me well...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-do-you-think-about-co-sleeping/147551

8 pregnancy & baby decisions that divide women

Breast v bottle, c-section or home birth – when it comes to pregnancy, some issues can awaken deep-seated opinions you didn’t know you held. Here are a few decisions guaranteed to provoke a debate. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/8-pregnancy-baby-decisions-divide-women/147344

10 reasons to use cloth nappies

With the issue of whether or not to use real nappies constantly on the agenda for new mums, we thought it would be a good idea to remind you of the positive aspects of ditching the disposables and move towards cloth nappies. In case you need convincing, here are ten reasons...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-reasons-use-cloth-nappies/147295

Surviving the last few days of pregnancy: an essential guide

The last days of pregnancy are a waiting game, but watching the clock will just increase your anxiety and slow down time even more. Here are a few ideas to help you stay sane, with tips to ease you through the birth itself. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/surviving-the-last-few-days-pregnancy-essential-guide/147080

Diary of a new mum: that magic six-month mark

Travelling with a baby can be a real challenge. During the first few months of Oscar’s life, every time we went to visit family our 7 seater car was always crammed full of things we just couldn’t cope without.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-magic-six-month-mark/147065

3 of the best...changing bags

Every fortnight, journalist and mum Laura Mason will review three of the best baby products on the market for iVillage.co.uk. This week, she looks at baby changing bags.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-the-bestchanging-bags/146606

Understanding miscarriage

It is a sad fact that around one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage, causing considerable emotional pain for couples trying to conceive. There are also, inevitably, a range of questions surrounding the issue that women affected by miscarriage seek answers to. We attempt to provide some information relating to the key issues... By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/understanding-miscarriage/146487

If You Are Pregnant Please Do Not Pose Like This

Some the most cringeworthy pregnancy photos from Awkward Family Photos

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/36-embarrassing-pregnancy-pictures/131697

Diary of a new mum: my first Mother's Day

This weekend I got to celebrate something I have been hoping to be a part of for most of my life: Mother’s Day. I have always known that I wanted to have a family, and yet with the problems I’ve had with Endometriosis there were several years when we weren’t really sure we’d ever get to this point.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-my-first-mothers-day/146291

The pregnancy and baby years

It's one of the most cherished times in a woman's life, the late months of pregnancy and early months of motherhood. From pregnancy tips to advice for new mums, we have put together a range of features to help you through this special period.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-pregnancy-and-baby-years/145311

3 of the best...nursing pillows

Every fortnight, journalist and mum Laura Mason will review three of the best baby products on the market for iVillage.co.uk. This week, she looks at nursing pillows.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-the-bestnursing-pillows/146235

10 tips for exercising safely during pregnancy

Regular exercise is not just good for your baby, but will lift your mood and help prepare your body for labour and birth. Here’s what you need to know. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-tips-exercising-safely-during-pregnancy/146179

Separating fact from fiction: sex during pregnancy

Confused about pregnancy sex? We look at what’s normal, what not to worry about and how to go about it. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/separating-fact-fiction-sex-during-pregnancy/145855

3 of the best...pushchairs

Every fortnight, journalist and mum Laura Mason will review three of the best baby products on the market for iVillage.co.uk. This week, she looks at puschairs.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-the-bestpushchairs/145794

Diary of a new mum: on the move

The past couple of weeks have been really exciting for us as a family. Oscar is currently just under six months old and is starting to try and move around on his own. Whereas previously he would grumble if we ever tried to have some ‘tummy time’, he is now quite happy to spin around on his belly and quite enjoys the freedom it gives him.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-the-move/145762

The lowdown on weight and fertility

Carry too much - or too little - weight and it could affect your chances of getting pregnant. We explain the risks, and tell you the best weight to conceive...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-lowdown-weight-and-fertility/145696

14 easy homemade baby food recipes

It's hard enough being a mother and having to juggle everything, while making sure your child has a good diet. Here are 14 quick, easy and healthy recipes to help you out!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/14-easy-homemade-baby-food-recipes/145455

Diary of a new mum: organising your time

I often felt like there wasn’t enough time in my day even before I had a baby, but now that feels truer than ever. Once the bottles have been washed, sterilised and made up, purees have been made for weaning, feeds have been given and nappies have been changed, there barely seems enough time to clean the kitchen worktops and put the dishes away.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-organising-your-time/145412

Getting pregnant after miscarriage

Pregnancy after miscarriage can be a rollercoaster of joy, grief and fear. It can be hard to relax, but there are ways to cope. We look at who to talk to, when to try again, and how to get the reassurance you need. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-pregnant-after-miscarriage/145358

Diary of a new mum: we don't get sick days

Just recently my family has been feeling rather under the weather. It started a couple of weeks ago when I felt particularly sick for a few days, continued when Oscar started projectile vomiting after his feeds, got even worse when my own sickness increased and eventually worked its way through my husband, my mum, my dad and finally my sister. We have, like many people these past few weeks, been hit by a particularly nasty stomach bug.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-we-dont-get-sick-days/145168

3 of the best...electric steam sterilisers

Every fortnight, journalist and mum Laura Mason will review three of the best baby products on the market for iVillage.co.uk. This week, she looks at electric steam sterilisers.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-the-bestelectric-steam-sterilisers/145118

Getting pregnant after the pill

Planning a pregnancy? For many women, stopping the pill is the first step to having a baby. We look at what happens to your body, how to improve your chances and when it’s safe to start trying. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-pregnant-after-the-pill/145074

Tips to cope with sore breasts during pregnancy

Sore boobs are one of the first signs of pregnancy, but as your breasts continue to change they may be uncomfortable on and off throughout the whole nine months. Here are a few tips to help bring some relief. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tips-cope-sore-breasts-during-pregnancy/144850

The breastfeeding backlash: is breast still best?

'Breast is best, but stress is worse.' These are the words that my GP said to me when I eventually admitted defeat during the rollercoaster ride that was breastfeeding my son.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-breastfeeding-backlash-breast-still-best/144820

3 of the best...baby monitors

Every fortnight, journalist and mum Laura Mason will review three of the best baby products on the market for iVillage.co.uk. This week, she looks at baby monitors.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-the-bestbaby-monitors/144625

8 early signs of labour

As the big day approaches every twinge can leave you wondering ‘am I in labour?’ Here are a few signs to help you know when it’s the real thing. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/8-early-signs-labour/144511

Diary of a new mum: guilt

Someone once said to me, not all that long ago in fact, that guilt seems to be a pretty standard part of parenting. ‘Mummy Guilt’ starts to kick in almost as soon as that second pink line appears on the pregnancy test and only continues to grow the more time progresses.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-guilt/144446

Naomi Hill's baby product guide

When you're expecting, it's easy to get bogged down in the process of buying new products, preparing your home and generally making sure you're ready for life with another little person. Naomi Hill, soon-to-be mother of twins and sister of iVillage.co.uk parenting blogger Katy Hill, offers her top tips on how to navigate through this period with minimal stress.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/naomi-hills-baby-product-guide/144370

Sleep tips for pregnancy

Struggling to sleep at night? Insomnia affects up to 80 per cent of women during pregnancy, so here are a few tips to help you get some rest. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sleep-tips-pregnancy/144259

Are you ready for a baby?

Having a baby is arguably the biggest decision you will ever make in your life so it's vital you get it right. It's natural to have doubts and while often they are simply minor insecurities, sometimes they can mask a greater reason why having a child may not be the best course of action at that time. Take our quiz to give you a better idea of whether you're ready or not to take the plunge... By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/are-you-ready-a-baby/127590

3 of the best...baby carriers

Every fortnight, journalist and mum Laura Mason will review three of the best baby products on the market for iVillage.co.uk. This week, she looks at baby carriers.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/3-the-bestbaby-carriers/144085

Winter pregnancy survival guide

From skincare advice to keeping warm in style, here’s how to stay happy and healthy with bump through the winter months. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/winter-pregnancy-survival-guide/143883

Diary of a new mum: cloth nappies

I first came across cloth nappies in 2006 while I was working in a nursery. Or rather that was when I first came across modern cloth nappies.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-cloth-nappies/143622

10 steps to a stress-free pregnancy

A little stress during pregnancy is to be expected, but too much can increase your risk of complications – and affect your growing baby. Here’s how to keep a healthy balance. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-steps-a-stress-free-pregnancy/143403

Watch This: Twins fighting for space in the womb

It seems that siblings are never too young to start fighting, especially over what belongs to them. And now it's been shown in a video taken from a new high-clarity MRI scan.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/watch-twins-fighting-space-in-the-womb/156893

Diary of a new mum: finding peace

So here we are in another new year. Did you make any resolutions? I don’t very often make resolutions because I generally find it hard to think of any. This is because I know I will only get frustrated and cross with myself if I try things such as being more organised, eating more healthily or getting more active.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-finding-peace/143273

10 most frustrating things about being pregnant

You’re delighted to be pregnant, but there’s no denying those little irritations you could do without. Here are our top 10 pregnancy annoyances. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-most-frustrating-things-about-being-pregnant/143084

Colds and flu - alternative treatments when you're pregnant

What to take for colds and flu when you're pregnant: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/colds-and-flu-alternative-treatments-when-youre-pregnant/81653

The 10 hottest baby products for 2012

From travel cots and high chairs to strollers and baby monitors, we pick out some of the newest baby products that will be hitting the shelves in 2012. By Laura Mason

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-10-hottest-baby-products-2012/142520

Christmas survival tips for IVF ladies

Serial IVF-er Liz shares some jokey tips on how to enjoy an infertile Christmas.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/christmas-survival-tips-ivf-ladies/142405

The 'loss' of no longer being pregnant

My little man is growing so fast. He has been in 3-6 months clothes for several weeks now and at 12 weeks is as long and almost as heavy as my friend’s baby who is almost three months older than he is. And let’s not mention the size of his hands and feet! Have you ever seen one of those puppies that look like they need to grow into their paws? Yeah, he reminds me of those!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-loss-no-longer-being-pregnant/142201

15 things to do before you get pregnant

Take a look through our check list before you add one more to the family!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/15-things-do-you-get-pregnant/141928

'Failure teaches success' and other IVF clichés

Liz recently completed her third round of IVF but, sadly, was unsuccessful. With a head full of cliches, Liz works through her feelings and considers the next steps in her quest to conceive...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/failure-teaches-success-and-other-ivf-clich%C3%A9s/141814

Coping with fertility problems

Having a baby isn’t always easy, and for some couples trying to conceive comes at a heavy emotional cost. If you’re getting nowhere, or are facing the stress and anxiety of fertility treatments, here are some tips to help you cope.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/coping-fertility-problems/141708

Getting settled with a new baby

Something amazing has happened this week. Something we have been waiting for but wondering if it would ever come. Something every new parent hopes for. Our baby slept through the night!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-settled-a-new-baby/141454

An everyday guide to surviving pregnancy

When it comes to pregnancy everything changes, and you’ll discover new things daily which make life just that little bit more difficult. From tackling the morning rush hour to getting more comfortable at night, here are a few ideas to help make everyday life easier. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/everyday-guide-surviving-pregnancy/141306

Maternity clothes for party girls

Party season is just around the corner and fashion conscious mums-to-be will look fabulous thanks to all the gorgeous on-trend party outfits in the shops. So there's no excuse not to glam up and show off your bump in style!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternity-clothes-party-girls/92587

My baby's first Christmas

I am a huge fan of Christmas. It is actually quite ridiculous how excited I get about this time of year. I love everything about it. Whether I am busy writing cards, wrapping presents, or decorating the house, you can usually find me with a massive grin on my face.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/my-babys-first-christmas/141139

Natural ways to ease you through pregnancy

Natural remedies have been used for thousands of years to help women deal with pregnancy niggles and manage the pain of labour. Here are a few tried and tested ways to help ease aches and pains.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/natural-ways-ease-you-through-pregnancy/140627

IVF - third time lucky?

It's time for Liz, in her third round of IVF, to find out if she has been successful in her latest attempt to get pregnant.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ivf-third-time-lucky/140672

Introducing a routine

Having worked in various childcare settings, I had a decent amount of respect for how important a good routine is when I began my own parenting journey. I knew from experience how much easier it made life for the parents, as well as how much security it gave to the child who knew what to expect and when to expect it.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/introducing-a-routine/140346

10-point plan for surviving pregnancy

Mood swings, morning sickness, fluid retention - pregnancy is an exciting time, but sometimes you get a bit more than you bargained for. We look at how to survive some common discomforts and dilemmas.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-point-plan-surviving-pregnancy/139988

Poorly baby

This past week my husband and I have had our first taste of caring for a poorly baby. And I have to say that it isn’t much fun. Oscar has been congested since birth and we have grown used to his grunts and snuffles. But the addition of the most pitiful sounding little coughs that have developed this week thanks to a cold has made it so much worse.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/poorly-baby/139967

How to help a friend through IVF

Liz, in her third round of IVF, is waiting on the results of her embryo transfer. With a couple of weeks left before she can take a pregnancy test, she turns her attention to the social aspect of IVF - the right and wrong things to say to someone having treatment, and the little ways to show you care...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-help-a-friend-through-ivf/139938

10 ways to involve your partner in your pregnancy

Is your partner feeling a bit left out? While cravings, kicks and mood swings won’t let you forget you’re having a baby, many dads say they feel like a bit of a spare part during pregnancy. Fortunately there are lots of things they can do to feel more involved – here are just a few… By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-ways-involve-your-partner-in-your-pregnancy/139594

IVF embryo transfer and the waiting game

Liz, in her third round of IVF, heads to the hospital for embryo transfer - an altogether different experience to the egg collection a few weeks earlier. Legs akimbo in a room full of strangers (and her husband), two of Liz's embryos are implanted in her womb - and the waiting game begins...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ivf-embryo-transfer-and-the-waiting-game/139528

The benefits of mother and baby groups

Seven years ago I was coming to the end of a three-month stretch in Germany. As a language student it was important to spend as much time abroad as possible. In fact, it was a required part of my degree. But when I was deciding how to spend my time over there I knew I wanted to do something a little bit different.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-benefits-mother-and-baby-groups/139326

10 treatments to try during pregnancy

Is pregnancy making you bloom? Do you float around radiating femininity and joy at your condition? Do your eyes sparkle, your skin glow, your hair shine? If the answer is 'yes' to all of the above then read no further (and don’t rub it in too much to other pregnant women: they will hate you.) Or, like many mums to be, are you finding it hard work, tiring, and you feel like you’re glowing about as much as a lump of coal in the rain?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-treatments-try-during-pregnancy/139190

Elective caesareans: a doctor's view

Should all women be given the option of an elective caesarean?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/elective-caesareans-a-doctors-view/139106

Why the new NICE guidelines are important to me

Like many pregnant women, I have been unable to avoid the current news storm which has been rumbling for a number of days. Since the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) revealed its revised plans for pregnant women requesting caesarean sections, a number of articles have been written and social media has been talking.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/why-the-new-nice-guidelines-are-important-me/139153

IVF break points

Liz from Womb For Improvement is a couple of weeks into her third round of IVF and shares the reality of the treatment - a process with many break opportunities...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ivf-break-points/139075

Who’s your ideal birth partner?

Thinking about who will hold your hand when it comes to giving birth? For many women, the father of their baby is the obvious choice, while for some it’s either not possible or he’s just not cut out for the labour ward. Whether it’s your partner, mum or best friend you need someone who knows your birth plan and will speak up on your behalf – try our quiz to help you decide. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/who%E2%80%99s-your-ideal-birth-partner/139017

Which baby guru are you?

Babies may not come with an instruction manual but you don’t have to look far to find one - head to any book shop and you’ll find the shelves groaning with expert advice. From Gina Ford to Penelope Leach, the question is, which to go for? Whether you’re an earth mother or a queen of routine, discover which baby guru is right for you… By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/which-baby-guru-are-you/136818

I breastfeed but you don't have to

This week I’d like to talk about breastfeeding. But before I start I want to make it clear that I believe in a woman’s choice as to how she feeds her baby. I’m all for giving women as much information as possible about the benefits of breastfeeding so that each new mother can make an informed choice based on the facts, but nothing annoys me more than those who forcefully push the ‘breast is best’ campaign and even look at formula feeding mothers as some kind of failure.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/i-breastfeed-you-dont-have/138202

Ways to make breastfeeding easier

Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, but for many women it doesn’t come naturally at first. From latching on to feeding in public there’s a lot to learn, but with the right support you’ll soon be breastfeeding like a pro. Here are a few tips to help make it easier. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ways-make-breastfeeding-easier/138120

Top tips for staying comfortable during pregnancy

Morning sickness, back trouble, sleepless nights – and that’s just the first trimester! Aches, pains and other niggles are all part of the pregnancy journey, but there are ways to cope. If you’re not exactly blooming, here’s how to make yourself more comfortable. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/top-tips-staying-comfortable-during-pregnancy/137390

IVF success prediction? Chance would be a fine thing

Liz from Womb For Improvement looks at the things she has done to improve her chance of IVF success and whether it is possible to predict

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ivf-success-prediction-chance-would-be-a-fine-thing/137973

IVF - to tell or not to tell?

As she prepares for her third round of IVF, Liz looks back on how her quest to get pregnant has gone from a talking point with close friends to common knowledge in her workplace and the awkward conversations she's endured in the process...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ivf-tell-or-not-tell/137550

Diary of a new mum: the first few weeks

It’s hard to believe that five weeks ago I had just given birth to my son. Everyone says that time flies during pregnancy and these first few weeks but I have found the exact opposite to be true. Because I was so ill during pregnancy it seemed to drag on and I assumed that time would suddenly seem to speed up once my little man was here, but it hasn’t.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/diary-a-new-mum-the-first-few-weeks/137303

10 newborn night time tips

Can’t keep your eyes open? Lack of sleep goes hand in hand with a new baby, and no matter how clued-up you are nothing can prepare you for the mind-numbing exhaustion of the early weeks. If your newborn is keeping you up all night, here are a few tricks to help you cope.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-newborn-night-time-tips/136331

A pregnancy journey: the birth story

The last time I wrote I was facing an induction for cholestasis and left you wondering when and how that happened. Well I can happily tell you that I was induced at 39 weeks and had a beautiful baby boy on Monday 19thSeptember. The induction went well, although it was a challenging labour, and I thought it would be good to share the experience with you.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-the-birth-story/136052

Separating pregnancy fact from fiction

When it comes to pregnancy there’s an old wives tale for every change your body goes through. But sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. We debunk some common myths and explain a few surprising facts.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/separating-pregnancy-fact-fiction/135900

Are you ready to breastfeed?

You know breastfeeding is best for your baby and for you, but what about the practicalities? Take our test to find out how prepared you really are.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/are-you-ready-breastfeed/126969

10 newborn baby buys you don't need

Shopping for your newborn baby? New parents often bemoan just how much stuff babies seem to come with – and how much it will set you back to buy it all. Don’t panic. Most babies have simple needs and that list of ‘must-haves’ can be whittled down to a few essential items. Here’s what you don’t need… By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-newborn-baby-buys-you-dont-need/135027

Which foods will harm my baby?

I was just wondering whether there was any major risk in eating soft yolks, soft cheese and pate. I love all of these foods and although I currently feel so sick that just a cracker is difficult to stomach, I'd like to be able to eat these foods further along in my pregnancy if it's not going harm my baby. I am currently 8 weeks. I don't want to take stupid risks but I can't work out whether there is really much of a risk here. Could you shed some light? Sally

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/which-foods-will-harm-my-baby/134402

When am I safe from miscarriage?

I have read that miscarriage rates in the 1st trimester are about 25-33%, but when do most of these miscarriages occur? Am I safe after about 8 weeks? Maybe_baby12

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/when-am-i-safe-miscarriage/134405

10 ways to control your weight during pregnancy

Pregnancy is the one time in your life when you don’t have to worry about your waistline. You’re supposed to put on some weight, but gain too much and you could be storing up problems for the future, so a healthy diet and regular exercise are more important than ever. Here’s how to control your weight during pregnancy. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-ways-control-your-weight-during-pregnancy/134797

A pregnancy journey: Obstetric Cholestasis

If you have been following my pregnancy journey, you’ll know by now that I have found it incredibly taxing on my body. I’ve suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum since week 5, was diagnosed with Pelvic Girdle Pain at 16 weeks, and despite trying to avoid anaemia after my blood results showed borderline iron levels at my 28 week check, I am now on iron tablets as well because no amount of natural supplements just weren’t enough to keep it at bay.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-obstetric-cholestasis/134525

A pregnancy journey: Antenatal classes

My husband and I went to our first, and only, antenatal class yesterday. That’s right, I’m currently 37 weeks pregnant, considered full-term, and we only just had the chance to go to a class.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-antenatal-classes/134200

10 foods to avoid during pregnancy

You don’t have to eat wildly differently during pregnancy than before you conceived, but it’s important to avoid certain foods that could cause harm to your unborn baby. By Hilary Pereira

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-foods-avoid-during-pregnancy/134289

Seeing double - the wonder, the joy, the fear of expecting twins

Discovering you are pregnant is, generally speaking, a joyous thing but there are a range of emotions that can occur, not least when you find out you are expecting not one, but two little bundles of joy. Naomi Hill made that very discovery and decided to put her experience into words...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/seeing-double-the-wonder-the-joy-the-fear-expecting-twins/134111

10 things no one tells you about labour

During pregnancy, most of the talk is about breathing techniques, relaxation aids and advice on when to phone the hospital but little is said about the real implications of labour. Here are 10 things no one tells you about labour that will make you better prepared for the big day... By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-things-no-one-tells-you-about-labour/133899

How to reduce your baby's risk of cot death

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-reduce-your-babys-risk-cot-death/133872

A pregnancy journey: Impatience

Having had a really difficult pregnancy in terms of how I have felt throughout, I always thought that by the time September rolled around I would be feeling so much relief at almost being at my due date that I would be able to cope with things much better.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-impatience/133775

A pregnancy journey: loss of a loved one

This past week has been a strange, sad and stressful week for me and my entire family. My 24-year-old cousin was found dead in his bed last Sunday morning. To say that the news shocked us all is a real understatement, and we waited anxiously to hear the report from the coroner.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-loss-a-loved-one/133274

A pregnancy journey: maternity photos

Despite having a very difficult pregnancy and spending most of it wishing it were over already, I have still wanted to make sure we have memories of this special time as we get to know our son before his birth. He has a real personality already, wriggling away like crazy most days and my happiest moments are those when my husband decides he wants to get a reaction and so does something silly like blowing a raspberry on my bump and then pretending to be offended when the baby kicks back at him.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-maternity-photos/132873

10 natural fertility boosters

Are you trying to conceive? There’s more to getting pregnant than just sex, so when it comes to planning a baby it pays to get in the best shape possible before you start. Here are some simple, and natural ways to help increase your chances.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-natural-fertility-boosters/132037

10 superfoods for pregnancy

What you eat in pregnancy can affect your physical and mental wellbeing, as well as help promote your baby’s healthy growth. Here are 10 of the best foods to include in your pregnancy diet.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-superfoods-pregnancy/131292

A pregnancy journey: preparing for labour

Despite the fact that my due date is still several weeks away, it feels good to have everything sorted already. The cot is ready and waiting, the nursery is almost complete, and my hospital bag is packed. I feel confident that should I go into labour at any time from now on we’ll be good to go.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-preparing-labour/132457

10 tips for coping with SPD

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, or SPD, sometimes known as pelvic girdle pain, is a common condition which can cause severe pelvic pain for some women during pregnancy. It’s caused by the pregnancy hormone relaxin, which loosens the pelvic ligaments in preparation for the birth. Combined with the weight of a growing baby this can sometimes cause the bones at the front of the pelvis – the symphysis pubis – to separate, resulting in mild to severe pain in the pubic area, thighs, hips or buttocks. It’s made worse by an activity which involves opening the hips, like turning from side to side in bed, climbing stairs and even walking, getting dressed or getting in and out of the car. There is no treatment for SPD, but here are a few ideas to help you cope...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-tips-coping-spd/132454

A pregnancy diary: getting close now

Many women comment on how quickly their pregnancy seems to fly by. It is something I read regularly on pregnancy forums and the ladies on my Mums Due board seem to be commenting more and more these days on how crazy it seems that we are all so close to the end of our pregnancies.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-diary-getting-close-now/132017

5 quick tips to protect baby skin this summer

We all love to get out and about when the weather warms up but it's worth taking a moment to consider how best to keep your baby comfortable and safe in the sun. Here are 5 quick tips to protect baby skin this summer, courtesy of Children’s Dermatology Nurse Specialist Jean Robinson.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/5-quick-tips-protect-baby-skin-summer/131973

A pregnancy journey: planning maternity leave

Last week I finished work for the summer and so my maternity leave has officially begun. Being self-employed and having worked part-time for the past few months has meant that planning maternity leave and sorting out maternity allowance has been a challenge. We’re still unsure of what, if any maternity pay I might get and so we’ve been backwards and forwards over the thought of when I should return to work after the baby is born. Isn’t it a shame that we have to think about this even before maternity leave has properly begun.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-planning-maternity-leave/131640

Breastfeeding support and advice

We're always told that breast is best, but while breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to bond with baby, it's not always a straightforward process. From expert tips and advice to your legal rights when feeding in public, we've put together a handy guide to help you through. You may also choose to seek out support or offer your help to other women, on our Breastfeeding Support message board

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/breastfeeding-support-and-advice/131636

Sex after baby

Remember when you couldn’t keep your hands off each other? After having a baby, sex is likely to be the last thing on your mind, but while you may not be swinging from the chandeliers, it doesn’t have to spell doom for your relationship.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sex-after-baby/131222

A pregnancy journey: the pain of PGP

This past weekend we travelled to Lincoln for the wedding of one of my closest friends. It was lovely to spend the day with her and we had a glorious time, especially as we got to meet another of my friends’ newborn daughter. Her three-year-old daughter was there too and wanted to know where our baby was and why he couldn’t come and play with her. I guess having her baby sister out of her mummy’s tummy now makes her think it is about time our little boy made an appearance too!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-the-pain-pgp/131142

10 top tips for breastfeeding mums

Breastfeeding is an emotive subject and doesn’t come easily to every new mum, but if you do want to breastfeed your new baby, these expert tips can help things go smoothly for you and your baby.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-top-tips-breastfeeding-mums/130876

Nikki Moore's top 10 pregnancy gadgets

There’s no better time to be a new parent with so many great baby gadgets on the market. From self-warming baby bottles, headphones for baby bumps to apps that help with breastfeeding there really is something for everyone. Check out iVillage blogger Nikki Moore's top 10 pregnancy and baby gadgets for all you new mums out there.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/nikki-moores-top-10-pregnancy-gadgets/130756

A pregnancy journey: hormonal woman coming through!

The emotional side of pregnancy hormones seemed to creep up on me and catch me out this week. It’s funny because I expected to be crying at all sorts of things throughout the pregnancy, and yet a couple of emotional meltdowns this weekend made me realise that actually I haven’t been too bad for most of the past few months.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-hormonal-woman-coming-through/130744

At least Kourtney Kardashian's baby's name does not start with a K

Kourtney Kardashian has had her baby girl and according to People, the reality TV star and her boyfriend, Scott Disick, have named her Penelope Scotland Disick.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/least-kourtney-kardashians-babys-name-does-not-start-a-k/149367

Annabel Karmel's easy intro to weaning

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/annabel-karmels-easy-intro-weaning/130555

Pregnant celebs in bikinis

If anyone can make being pregnant appear glamorous, it's these celebs! Check out how hot these famous mums-to-be look in their bikinis acessorised with baby bumps.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnant-celebs-in-bikinis/130474

A pregnancy journey: excuse me while I melt!

We often complain in this country that we don’t get a ‘proper’ summer, with grey and rainy days as common as the blue-skied scorchers most years. And I must admit that usually I am at my happiest when I see a cloudless sky and can don my pretty summer dresses and get out and enjoy myself. I’m far from a sun-worshipper, as I burn far too easily even through high factor sun cream sometimes, but I do always feel happier and lighter when the sun shines.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-excuse-me-while-i-melt/130427

10 steps to successful potty training

Are you ready to ditch the nappies? Follow our 10-step guide to make potty training a breeze – from when to start, to how to go about it and what not to worry about. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-steps-successful-potty-training/128613

A pregnancy journey: exhaustion

Mustering up the enthusiasm to write this week’s post has been rather difficult thanks to the sudden arrival of third-trimester exhaustion. I’m not even in my third trimester yet, but this past week or two has involved far more sitting around and trying to decide just how long I can put off having to move than anything else.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-exhaustion/129954

A pregnancy journey: bump watching

In recent weeks my bump seems to have grown very rapidly and suddenly everything is getting much more difficult. Just walking the short distance to work each day gets my heart pumping and me breathless in the same way walking up a steep hill would have done prior to pregnancy. And getting up from a sitting position takes some pre-planning if I have been sat for any length of time.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-bump-watching/129352

Are you ready for another child?

There’s no doubt having a baby changes your life, but whether to have a second (or third or fourth) is a decision that will affect your family too. Are you emotionally and financially prepared for another child, and do you have the energy it takes? Take our test and find out. By Lynne Roberts

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/are-you-ready-another-child/129216

A pregnancy journey: preparing the home

The addition of a new member to the family is an extremely exciting event, but as my pregnancy progresses I am beginning to realise just how much we need to do in order to prepare for our baby’s arrival.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-preparing-the-home/128961

A 3 minute guide to nappies

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-3-minute-guide-nappies/128757

A 3 minute guide to baby-led weaning

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-3-minute-guide-baby-led-weaning/128756

A pregnancy journey: buying for baby

This week has been a very exciting one for me as I’ve finally started buying some of the essentials we will need for when our baby arrives. We’ve been talking about all the things we’ll need for ages, but were reluctant to buy anything on the larger side any earlier on in the pregnancy 'just in case'.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-buying-baby/128754

IVF checklist

Maximise your chances of IVF success with our guide to preparing for assisted fertility treatment. While none of these tips will guarantee you a baby, they can help get you in good shape both mentally and physically for what's ahead.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ivf-checklist/128777

A pregnancy journey: weight gain

Weight gain in pregnancy is something that a lot of women find difficult. Some have spent years trying to keep below a certain weight and so seeing the pounds piling on week by week can be hard to accept. Others relish in the chance to gain weight without worrying too much, but then find they have inadvertently put on a little bit more than expected.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-weight-gain/128575

15 things to do before you get pregnant

You and your partner are thinking about taking the plunge into parenthood, great! This is one of the most exciting times of your life, and it's also the perfect chance to make sure you're totally ready before your little one is on the way. Here are 15 things to check off your to-do list before baby makes three.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/15-things-do-you-get-pregnant/128271

What kind of dad will he be?

When you're expecting your first child, there are a host of questions waiting to be answered - one being, what kind of father your husband or partner will be. Take our quiz to establish your man's parenting style and some tips on how best to utilise him when your bundle of joy arrives.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-kind-dad-will-he-be/127711

22 things they don’t tell you about pregnancy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/22-things-they-don%E2%80%99t-tell-you-about-pregnancy/126028

A pregnancy journey: finding out the sex

Last week we went for our 20-week anomaly scan and found out the sex of our baby… it’s a boy! Both my husband and I have felt very strongly that this was the case from very early on in the pregnancy, and I guess it just goes to show that parental intuition can be correct. But despite our suspicions, it was still strange being told that they were right.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-finding-out-the-sex/127836

Sex after baby: 15 things no one told you

Having a baby changes a lot of things - not least your sex life. However, change isn't always a bad thing. Check out our guide to what you can expect in the bedroom post-baby...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sex-after-baby-15-things-no-one-told-you/127811

The Making of Us

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-making-us/127929

A 3 minute guide to breast feeding

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-3-minute-guide-breast-feeding/127778

A pregnancy journey: feeling guilty

When we first decided to start trying for a baby, my husband and I were convinced the hardest part would be falling pregnant in the first place. We knew that with my Endometriosis there was a chance infertility could affect us, and so we did all we could to prepare ourselves for trying to conceive.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-feeling-guilty/127585

What's your baby name style?

Are you a stickler for tradition, or set to give your baby a name that’s all their own? Take our quiz to find out what kind of namer you are.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/whats-your-baby-name-style/127185

A pregnancy journey: feeling baby move

This past week has been quite an exciting one for me, because I am finally very aware of baby's movements. I've been getting the odd sensation for a few weeks now but was never quite sure whether it was truly the little one moving around or just a bit of gas! I would think 'ooh, that felt a little bit different,' but then my stomach would suddenly rumble and I'd doubt myself again.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-feeling-baby-move/127106

Has parenthood changed your relationship?

For better or worse, few couples remain the same once two becomes three…so how has having a child changed your relationship? Try our quiz to find out…

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/has-parenthood-changed-your-relationship/126748

A pregnancy journey: feeling beautiful

Nearly every book or article you read on pregnancy talks about the pregnancy 'glow'. You know the one, where increased blood flow makes your skin shine and you suddenly pass the nausea and fatigue of the early weeks and feel much happier and healthier. Have you experienced that yet?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-feeling-beautiful/126755

What's your fertility IQ?

Are you clued-up or clueless when it comes to conception? Take our test to find out if you know your baby-making fact from fiction.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/whats-your-fertility-iq/124701

Celebrity maternity gowns we love

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/celebrity-maternity-gowns-we-love/126538

21 hospital bag must-haves

Confused about what to pack for when you're finally called in to give birth? By 36 weeks you’ll want to be prepared, so here’s how to get organised...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/21-hospital-bag-must-haves/126496

A pregnancy journey: supporting and judging

This week I have had a rather extraordinary experience. While writing a post for my blog, I decided to focus on the hardships we must all face during our lives. The post explained that, like many people today, my husband and I constantly have to battle with our finances. We always get there, but it can be a struggle and budgeting is a skill that I am glad I learnt from a very young age. Nevertheless, sometimes always having to justify every single purchase can be demoralising.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-supporting-and-judging/126497

Best foods for enhancing fertility

If you're trying for a baby and are keen for a bit of advice about what food you should be eating to boost your chances, check out this best foods guide for you and your man.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/best-foods-enhancing-fertility/125654

A pregnancy journey: forgetting you're pregnant

I cannot believe that I have reached 16 weeks. In some ways it feels like it can’t be April already, as Christmas seems like such a short time ago. And yet in other ways it feels like these past 16 weeks have taken a very long time, thanks to the excessive morning sickness that, although much improved, still lingers on.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-forgetting-youre-pregnant/126273

38 Fun Ways to Predict Your Baby's Sex

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/38-ways-predict-your-babys-sex/125492

A pregnancy journey: reflecting on Mother's Day

This weekend just past was a rather special one for many people, with Mothering Sunday being the highlight of the weekend. And for a select few mums it must have been the best day since their baby was born, because Sunday would have brought their very first Mother's Day.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-reflecting-mothers-day/125951

Is he ready to be a dad?

You've finally found the man of your dreams and you're all ready to settle down and make some babies – but is he really ready to be a dad? Take this quiz to find out...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/he-ready-be-a-dad/124987

Fertility myths debunked

When you're attempting to get pregnant it's natural to try everything within your powers to make it happen. General tips such as eating a balanced diet and maintaining your health should be adhered to but there are a number of fertility myths out there to muddy the waters. We separate the fact from the fiction...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/fertility-myths-debunked/125055

Strange but true pregnancy stories

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/strange-true-pregnancy-stories/125845

A pregnancy journey: dealing with anxiety

Nobody really knows what to expect when they fall pregnant, do they? I mean, you can read as many books and articles and listen to as many stories from friends and family as you like, but there will still be surprises in store.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-dealing-anxiety/125769

A pregnancy journey: the first trimester

Oh my! Isn’t it difficult keeping one of the most exciting bits of news a secret for such a long time? Waiting until after the 12 week scan to make the announcement that you are pregnant, especially when that scan doesn’t happen until you’re actually 13 weeks, can seem almost torturous at times. But what an amazing feeling when that day finally comes and you can tell the world of the joy in your heart!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-pregnancy-journey-the-first-trimester/125321

How to find the perfect babysitter

Everyone needs the occasional breather from family life - but who'll look after the children? Here's how to find (and keep) the perfect babysitter. Your social life re-starts here…

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-find-the-perfect-babysitter/125200

Endometriosis - Information overload

When you set out on the exciting, yet often challenging, journey towards becoming a parent, it can be all too easy to get swept away with information, advice and research. This can come in the form of books, off the internet, or from friends and family, but very quickly you can find yourself suffering from what I call 'information overload'.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-information-overload/125034

Pregnant? We have everything you need right here

From baby name finders to pregnancy trends and fashions - we have it all covered in the bumper iVillage pregnancy must have post

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnant-we-have-everything-you-need-right-here/160010

Maternity dresses for weddings

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternity-dresses-weddings/124825

Endometriosis - meditation

Over recent weeks and months I’ve discussed a whole variety of topics related to trying to conceive, especially in connection to Endometriosis. One of the more regular topics that comes to mind when I decide what to write about each week is the emotional aspect of this journey, despite the fact that the physical aspects of pain and nausea can be just as bad, if not worse.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-meditation/124649

Potty training: is your child ready?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/potty-training-your-child-ready/74112

Endometriosis - your emotions

There are certain times in your life when your emotions are bound to be heightened and harder to control, and trying to conceive it one of the major ones. With all your hopes and dreams for a future family hanging in the balance, it is no wonder that you find your mood swinging from hugely optimistic one moment to terribly downhearted the next.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-your-emotions/124581

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10 tips to get your coupleness back

Ever feel you and your partner put everything into the kids, leaving nothing left over for you as a couple? Here are ten ways to bring back that loving feeling…

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-tips-get-your-coupleness-back/124208

Endometriosis - keeping romance alive

When trying to conceive, your relationship with your partner can become almost mechanical. You plan sex, rather than enjoying it on a whim, and you place far more emphasis on the end result, rather than enjoying every moment. And it isn’t just the sexual part of your relationship that can suffer: the romance can disappear too.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-keeping-romance-alive/124170

Maternity dresses for weddings

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternity-dresses-weddings/124176

Endometriosis - keeping a blog

Blogging is, quite simply, an easy way to keep a diary in the internet age. The only difference between an old-fashioned diary and a blog is that a blog is available online, so you can share your thoughts with others.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-keeping-a-blog/123417

No sex life after giving birth?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/no-sex-life-after-giving-birth/123220

Endometriosis - other people's reactions

If you decide to be open about your attempts to conceive, you can be sure that you will receive a lot of advice, support and attention from those closest to you. This may even be one of the reasons you decide to share the news of trying for a baby with others.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-other-peoples-reactions/123191

Do you have celebrity mum envy?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/do-you-have-celebrity-mum-envy/122857

Endometriosis - the partner's perspective

More often than not, trying to conceive is focussed very heavily on the woman. After all, it is her cycle that needs to be monitored for signs of ovulation, and it is her body's hormonal interactions that will determine whether a fertilised egg is able to implant or not.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-the-partners-perspective/122539

Negative tests

I don’t know about you, but testing for pregnancy is perhaps one of the strangest things I’ve ever had to do. How many times in your life do you go through such emotions as anticipation, hope, excitement, fear and disappointment on a regular basis? There are many events in our lives that can cause similar emotional reactions, but never without a resolution or set time-frame.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/negative-tests/122429

Give yourself a break

What resolutions, if any, have you made this New Year? Are they the usual ones such as eating more healthily or getting more exercise and losing that extra bit of weight piled on over Christmas? Perhaps you’ve decided to be more giving, promising to donate more time or money to a chosen charity, or agreeing to visit your relatives regularly throughout the year, despite the challenges this may bring. Maybe you’ve even gone for a less specific resolution, choosing to be more positive, meditate more or become better educated about a certain topic.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/give-yourself-a-break/122294

Endometriosis - trying to conceive at Christmas

Trying to conceive can be challenging at any time of the year, but Christmas really does bring a whole host of situations that can make it so much harder. Let’s face it, if you have been carefully avoiding alcohol 'just in case' over the past few months, then the temptation for a glass of this or a taste of that could send even the strongest will out the window.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-trying-conceive-christmas/122057

10 of the best car seats

One of the many key items parents need to buy for toddlers and small children is a comfortable and safe car seat. We have selected 10 of the best on the market, with something to suit every budget.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-the-best-car-seats/122070

Endometriosis - overanalysing symptoms

When you're actively trying to conceive, it feels as if your mind is stuck on this one thought: 'am I pregnant?' After all, this is the goal of all your planning and lifestyle changes and you may feel as if you want to know you've conceived the minute it happens.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-overanalysing-symptoms/122041

Endometriosis - preconception care

When trying to conceive it can be all too easy to lose sight of anything but where you are in your cycle, whether you're ovulating, and the tiresome 'two-week wait' between when you think you ovulated and when you can begin testing for pregnancy. This whole process is made even more consuming if, like me, you have just come off birth control and have no idea what your natural cycle is.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-preconception-care/121975

Breastfeeding in public: how the law has changed

Recently, the Equality Act came into force and with it new laws were imposed on providers of services and functions, premises, education and associations not to discriminate against breastfeeding mothers or pregnant women.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/breastfeeding-in-public-how-the-law-has-changed/121901

ABCs of a healthy pregnancy

Your pregnancy is a great adventure, and the same things that make it exhilarating can also make it nerve-wracking. The new life growing inside you depends on you for all of its needs, and that's not always an easy thought. But don't fear, just keep your eyes on the prize of a healthy pregnancy. Keep up with everything you'll need to know - from A to Z - to stay healthy during pregnancy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/abcs-a-healthy-pregnancy/76446

Endometriosis - dealing with jealousy

Jealousy is an emotion that I am willing to bet all of us have felt at some time in our lives. We might not like to admit it, but this emotion can come at us during the most inopportune times and really disable us from feeling anything other than the gnawing sensation that 'life is not fair'.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-dealing-jealousy/121898

10 top highchairs

Mealtimes are key to your child's development both in terms of nutrition and personal development. We've compiled a list of high chairs to suit all budgets that will allow your child to eat in comfort and safety

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-top-highchairs/84035

10 light perfumes for pregnancy

During pregnancy, your sense of smell is heightened and typical fragrances can be overpowering. To avoid spritz-sickness, stick to fresh, delicate scents. Here are some of our favourites...

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-light-perfumes-pregnancy/92598

10 brilliant buggies

Choosing a buggy for your baby or toddler can be a confusing process so we've done the hard work for you and selected 10 of the best currently on the market. From toddler strollers to full-on babymobiles, check out our list of buggies to suit every budget.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-brilliant-buggies/84034

New mummy essentials

When you're a new mum you suddenly have a million and one things to think about. Check out these yummy mummy products that will make life easier

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/new-mummy-essentials/92593

Magical maternity lingerie

Whether you're looking for practical, comfortable, sexy or all three, our selection of the best maternity lingerie will give you plenty of options for every stage of pregnancy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/magical-maternity-lingerie/92597

Second baby survival guide

Each and every parent looks forward to the birth of their first child with excitement and anxiety in equal measure but what happens when number two comes along? Author and mother, Naia Edwards, talks about the different challenges - and rewards - involved when your second baby arrives

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/second-baby-survival-guide/76444

Getting pregnant after the contraceptive pill

What to do to maximise your chances of becoming pregnant after you have been taking the contraceptive pill: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-pregnant-after-the-contraceptive-pill/81879

Your Baby's Development

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/your-babys-development/93225

High salary or baby?

A recent survey controversially found that 53 per cent of the UK's headhunters think women should forget about having children if they want to be among the country's high earners

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/high-salary-or-baby/76440

Bonding with your baby

One of the best things about being a new parent is enjoying the special moments with your baby - a walk in the park or a cuddle before bedtime. Make the most of those treasured times and create an amazing bond with your child.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bonding-your-baby/107349

Endometriosis - coping with setbacks

It doesn't matter how well you plan something, you will always find that the plan needs to change as events progress. Sometimes the changes are pleasant surprises, helping you achieve your goal much more quickly and easily than imagined. And then there are the times when unexpected challenges appear and create setbacks you would wish to avoid

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-coping-setbacks/76447

Endometriosis - to share or not to share?

When it comes to trying to conceive, most people choose to keep quiet about it. Let's be fair, it is an entirely personal journey and although the decision to begin trying might be shared with one's nearest and dearest, the ins and outs of the whole affair tend to be far too intimate to fall into general conversation

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-share-or-not-share/76445

The fear of change

I've often been told that two of the most stressful times in a person's life are during a change of home or a new job. This is quite true, and having moved home several times over the past ten years and changed jobs numerous times as well, I am more than happy to concede that the stress levels caused by these two events are indeed rather high

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-fear-change/76443

Endometriosis - the man's role

When it comes to preparing to conceive, the emphasis is usually firmly placed upon the woman's role. She is, after all, the one whose body needs to be in the best possible condition to cope with nine months of sharing her body, should she be lucky enough to fall pregnant

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-the-mans-role/76442

Endometriosis - coping with stress

One of the most regularly repeated piece of advice when trying to conceive is to try not to worry. Stress is, after all, a major factor in a whole range of issues from tension headaches and nervous stomachs right through to high blood pressure and an irregular menstrual cycle

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-coping-stress/76441

Endometriosis - help is at hand

Whatever stage you are at in your life, it is always good to have a secure support network to help you through the challenges that you may face. The support may come from friends and family or it might be from a support group online or in your local neighbourhood. Whatever form it comes in it will be invaluable in the journey you will take towards trying to conceive

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-help-hand/76439

Endometriosis - coming off birth control

In recent weeks we have looked at what you can do to help prepare for the moment when you choose to stop birth control and begin actively trying to conceive. For some women this can be one of the easier steps in their journey towards motherhood, but for a woman with Endometriosis it can be terrifying.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-coming-birth-control/76438

Endometriosis and exercise

There's no doubt about it: no matter what stage of life you're at, exercise is sure to be cited as a key component of a healthy lifestyle. It doesn't matter where you look, whether it's your doctor's advice or an article in a magazine, the benefits of regular exercise are too good to ignore

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-and-exercise/76436

Endometriosis and diet

Anyone trying to conceive will surely be bombarded with advice about which foods they should and should not eat. In fact, the amount of information and friendly advice offered can be overwhelming: simply thinking about making all these changes can give even the most determined person a headache.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-and-diet/76435

Endometriosis - the 'invisible' illness

'We've decided to try for a baby.' These words, so often shared with ones nearest and dearest, make it sound so easy, as if deciding to start a family is the most natural thing in the world and falling pregnant should be a breeze. However, as an Endometriosis patient, I am fully aware that my journey to parenthood may be a difficult one

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/endometriosis-the-invisible-illness/76434

Delightful rockers for toddlers

No nursery or playroom is complete without a rocking horse. These beautiful rockers will provide endless hours of fun for your little one

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/delightful-rockers-toddlers/84033

Quality clothing for bouncing babies

Whether you're an expectant mum or looking for gift ideas for a newborn or young baby, the summer range at Springbaby features high quality clothing, blankets and accessories

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/quality-clothing-bouncing-babies/92596

Coping with pregnancy sickness

Suffering from pregnancy sickness? The good news is that it's believed to be a sign of a well-established pregnancy; the bad news is it can really sap your energy and spoil the enjoyment of those early weeks. Here are some tried-and-tested tips for getting yourself over the worst

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/coping-pregnancy-sickness/82119

Marvellous maternity swimwear

Whether you're looking for beachwear for your holiday or something to wear at your local pool, we've got a selection of stylish swimwear for mums to be

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/marvellous-maternity-swimwear/92595

Memory-jogging list for each trimester

There's so much information to take on board after your pregnancy is confirmed, but there are some key things to remember for each trimester. Keep this checklist somewhere handy - maybe with your hospital notes - and you'll be well prepared

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/memory-jogging-list-each-trimester/82118

Coping with mood swings

Although some lucky women seem to sail through pregnancy in a state of serenity, the majority experience emotional highs and lows, at times quite extreme. Here are a few expert tips on how to get the better of the mood swings

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/coping-mood-swings/82117

6 ways to toddler-proof your home

The transition from baby to toddler is an exciting time. However, for parents it is also one of the most worrying. According to the Child Accident Prevention Trust, over two million children are taken to hospital each year after having an accident and approximately half of these happen in the home

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/6-ways-toddler-proof-your-home/82116

How to stay cool during pregnancy

As exciting as pregnancy can be, it can also be more than a little uncomfortable - and you may find yourself struggling to stay cool in warm weather. Here are some tried-and-tested ways to keep cool and comfy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-stay-cool-during-pregnancy/82115

Fabulous maternity frocks

Don't sacrifice style for comfort this summer - these sensational summer frocks are practical and pretty

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/fabulous-maternity-frocks/92594

10 steps to a safe baby's bedroom

Setting up your baby's first bedroom is not only about making it look lovely - it's about keeping your baby safe

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-steps-a-safe-babys-bedroom/82114

Foods that make you fertile

Research has shown that up to a third of couples struggle to conceive - so what can people do to increase their fertility? Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston gives her advice on the best foods that help to make you fertile

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/foods-make-you-fertile/82113

Getting your pre-pregnancy body back

Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert Dax Moy offers advice to pregnant women and new mums to help them get back into shape

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-your-pre-pregnancy-body-back/82110

A new mum or pregnant? Find your Me-Spot

Having a baby may have changed the way you look at yourself; you are new to motherhood and don't have the time to spend on fashion and beauty or you simply have no idea where to start, and sex is probably the last thing on your mind!

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-new-mum-or-pregnant-find-your-me-spot/82109

Yummy Mummy Prenatal Workout

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/yummy-mummy-prenatal-workout/125587

Chest infections

How to cope with chest infections in childre: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/chest-infections/81671

Bra fitting during pregnancy

For comfort and good posture, make sure you are wearing the correct bra all the way through your pregnancy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bra-fitting-during-pregnancy/82107

Bra fitting for breastfeeding

Look after your breasts once you start breastfeeding, by making sure you are wearing the correct bra

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bra-fitting-breastfeeding/82108

7 Vital vitamin and mineral rich foods for pregnancy

During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, your body is often starved of the vitamins and minerals you need. Discover the vital foods that you should eat while pregnant to stay healthy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/7-vital-vitamin-and-mineral-rich-foods-pregnancy/92752

The random resolution generator

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http://www.ivillage.co.uk/the-random-resolution-generator/139146

A relaxing pilates weekend with luxury FREE gift

If you're pregnant and fancy a bit of pampering that will leave you refreshed and restored for the exciting events to come, why not treat yourself to a pregnancy pilates and well-being weekend getaway

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-relaxing-pilates-weekend-luxury-free-gift/82106

Bump cover-ups

Being pregnant doesn't mean dropping your style standards. Indeed, there is plenty of scope to work it while sporting a baby bump. From cosy and chic garments to stylish blazers, we've picked the best of the maternity coats and jackets for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bump-cover-ups/92592

Hospital bag basics

Check out our essential picks to pack into your hospital bag. These mum and newborn basics will help ensure your comfort on the maternity ward.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/hospital-bag-basics/92591

10 chic changing bags

The busy new mum needs a stylish tote for all those baby essentials. Check out these gorgeous yet practical kid carry-alls

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-chic-changing-bags/92590

Parent pampering

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/parent-pampering/82105

10 most common pregnancy symptoms

Find out how to spot early signs of pregnancy.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-most-common-pregnancy-symptoms/82102

10 most common signs of pregnancy

Find out how to spot early signs of pregnancy.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-most-common-signs-pregnancy/82103

10 most common signs of pregnancy

Find out how to spot early signs of pregnancy.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-most-common-signs-pregnancy/82104

Pregnant at work

Are you a working mother-to-be or new parent? Maternity Action gives you up-to-date information on the rights and benefits you can claim during pregnancy and maternity leave

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnant-work/82101

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Formerly Incapacity Benefit, this is what you may get if you do not qualify for Maternity Allowance.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/employment-and-support-allowance-esa/82099

Sun protection for children

Protect your children from exposure to the sun

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sun-protection-children/81803

Mothercare maternity lingerie 2009

Forget frumpy pregnancy knickers and take a look at Mothercare's latest range of cute and comfortable maternity lingerie and nightwear

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/mothercare-maternity-lingerie-2009/92589

Ultimate new mums' eating plan

How can you eat easily for optimum health whilst caring for a newborn? It's simple with our day-by-day plan

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ultimate-new-mums-eating-plan/82098

Down's Syndrome testing: good or bad?

Down's Syndrome births are on the rise, but prenatal testing means that a large number of parents are terminating their babies if the results are positive. Are these parents right to opt for an abortion on the basis of a disability?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/downs-syndrome-testing-good-or-bad/82096

Baby tips for new mums

Advice from the iVillage community for new mums

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-tips-new-mums/92588

MMR vaccination

A look at the MMR Vaccination, it?s pros and con: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/mmr-vaccination/81466

Maternal serum-alfa-fetoprotein

MSAFP maternal serum alpha fetoprotein tes: what it is, indications and how it is don: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternal-serum-alfa-fetoprotein/81477

Common problems in pregnancy

A run down of some of the common problems encountered in a normal pregnancy: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/common-problems-in-pregnancy/81506

Special tests in pregnancy

An introduction to the special tests in pregnanc: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/special-tests-in-pregnancy/81517

Post-natal depression

post-natal depression ? how to recognise it, how to get hel: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/post-natal-depression/81613

Ectopic pregnancy, its causes and treatments

What is an ectopic pregnancy and what happens: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ectopic-pregnancy-its-causes-and-treatments/81694

Pre-eclampsia ? diagnosis and treatment

Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for pre-eclampsia in pregnanc: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pre-eclampsia-diagnosis-and-treatment/81701

Weight gain in pregnancy

Advice about weight gain throughout pregnanc: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/weight-gain-in-pregnancy/81702

Sick babies: 12 symptoms to help you assess when to call the doctor

12 signs and symptoms to help you decide if you need to call the docto: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sick-babies-12-symptoms-help-you-assess-when-call-the-doctor/81741

TB - it's back

TB - it's on the rise in the UK. Should parents be concerned: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tb-its-back/81768

Molar pregnancy

Molar pregnancy - diagnosis, treatment and prognosi: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/molar-pregnancy/81787

Getting pregnant after miscarriage

Coping with miscarriage and trying again to get pregnant? Get advise here

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-pregnant-after-miscarriage/81788

Rare complications of pregnancy

Pregnancy can give rise to complications, but most of them are very rar: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/rare-complications-pregnancy/81847

Too little amniotic fluid

Too little amniotic fluid can sometimes cause problems for the bab: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/too-little-amniotic-fluid/81860

Polyhydramnios

Too much amniotic fluid: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/polyhydramnios/81861

Breastfeeding and drugs: a mother's guide

Dr Howard Lee on which drugs - legal or recreational affect breastfeedin: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/breastfeeding-and-drugs-a-mothers-guide/81890

10 ways to entertain your baby

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-ways-entertain-your-baby/82095

Would you ask a friend for his sperm?

Would you ask a friend to father your child

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/would-you-ask-a-friend-his-sperm/82093

Do alcohol and pregnancy mix?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/do-alcohol-and-pregnancy-mix/82092

Baby entertainment tips

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-entertainment-tips/82091

Quick-fix beauty cheats for new mums

Make-up advice for new mums

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/quick-fix-beauty-cheats-new-mums/82090

Baby clothing and accessories

A gallery of baby clothing and accessories

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-clothing-and-accessories/92585

Fast fitness for new mums

Fitness tips for new mums

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/fast-fitness-new-mums/92586

Green parenting

Tips on how to be an environmentally friendly parent

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/green-parenting/82087

Baby food: organic purees

A selection of baby food recipes

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-food-organic-purees/82084

Maternity beachwear

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternity-beachwear/92584

Mums-to-be essential buys

Mums-to-be essential buys for your baby

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/mums-be-essential-buys/92583

Getting out and about with baby

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/getting-out-and-about-baby/82083

Get your glow back

Tips for new mums to help you look and feel great

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/get-your-glow-back/82079

Energise yourself

Keep yourself in great shape after birth

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/energise-yourself/82080

Working mum

Going back to work after having a baby

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/working-mum/82081

Help for new mums: how to delegate

How to ask for help when you have a new baby

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/help-new-mums-how-delegate/82082

Losing the baby weight

Advice on how to lose baby weight

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/losing-the-baby-weight/82077

Waterproof clothes for kids

A gallery of waterproof clothes for kids

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/waterproof-clothes-kids/92582

Pushchairs and travel systems

A guide to pushchairs and travel systems

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pushchairs-and-travel-systems/92581

DDH: Alex's story

DDH and hip problems in babies and toddlers

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/ddh-alexs-story/82075

Baby head shapes

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-head-shapes/82074

Pushchairs: How to choose one

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pushchairs-how-choose-one/82073

Pregnant celebs 2008

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnant-celebs-2008/92580

Working Tax Credit

Advice on the working tax credit from Working Families

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/working-tax-credit/82072

Teenage parents and benefits

Advice and information about benefits for teenage parents

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/teenage-parents-and-benefits/82070

Maternity rights - working and pregnant

Advice on working when pregnant

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternity-rights-working-and-pregnant/82071

Sure Start

Advice from The Maternity Alliance on who qualifies for the Sure Start payment

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sure-start/82068

Tax Credits

Advice on Tax Credits from the Maternity Alliance

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/tax-credits/82069

A new year, a new baby!

The story of a couple who feared they would never conceive but ended up having a healthy baby boy

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/a-new-year-a-new-baby/82067

Hospital checklist

A useful checklist for all mums-to-be to take to hospital with them

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/hospital-checklist/82066

Working during Maternity Leave

Information on what benefits you are entitled to if you work during Maternity Leave

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/working-during-maternity-leave/82065

Single parent and working

Single parent and workin: Your benefit rights explaine: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/single-parent-and-working/81488

Social fund loans

Social fund loans, what is it and how do you clai: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/social-fund-loans/81489

Your other rights in pregnancy

Your maternity rights explained by Maternity Action

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/your-other-rights-in-pregnancy/81546

Baby's first Christmas

The festive season can feel like a frenzy of shopping, preparations and family expectations, but for new mums, this is the year to do Christmas differently

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/babys-first-christmas/92579

Is there a right time for pregnancy?

Few couples feel that they've reached the perfect moment to have a child, so how do you know when is the best time to have a family, asks Dr Miriam Stoppard

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/there-a-right-time-pregnancy/82064

Maternity party wear

Maternity party wear gallery

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/maternity-party-wear/92578

Coping with the devastating loss of your baby

This article has been written by women who all have lost a child. Their hope is that by sharing their thoughts, they can help you with the things you never thought you would have to consider

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/coping-the-devastating-loss-your-baby/82063

Memory loss and pregnancy

As your pregnancy progresses have you found your brain power seems to regress?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/memory-loss-and-pregnancy/82062

Sex after pregnancy

Sex after giving birth may be the last thing on your mind, but at some point you're going to want to get back in the saddle. Author and maternity therapy expert Rachel Foux addresses your concerns

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/sex-after-pregnancy/82061

10 things I forgot about babies

Father of two Fraser MacLellan thought he had it all figured out, then along came the most recent addition to his family, baby Isla

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-things-i-forgot-about-babies/82060

Your baby questions

Maternity nurse to the stars, Rachel Waddilove, comes to the rescue of mums struggling to balance feed times, naps and leaving baby with other carers

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/your-baby-questions/82059

Bottle-feeding your baby

Is bottle-feeding the right thing to do and how do you go about it? Su Laurent, author of Your Baby Month By Month, offers her view

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bottle-feeding-your-baby/82058

Home Births

What is the deal with home births? Is everyone entitled to one and what are your rights?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/home-births/82057

How celebrities choose to give birth

For most mums-to-be antenatal classes, midwife visits and packing a hospital bag is all we can manage in the final days of pregnancy. So how do celebrities get to this stage and still manage red carpets and trips to The Ivy?

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-celebrities-choose-give-birth/82056

Bringing baby home

Rachel Waddilove, maternity nurse to Gwyneth Paltrow and author of The Baby Book, reveals some home truths about what to expect when you bring your newborn home

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/bringing-baby-home/82055

Fashionable maternity wear for 2007

Fed up with wearing your elastic waist maternity jeans and saggy t-shirt? It's time to update your maternity wardrobe with a few staples and feel elegant and chic this summer. Let floaty fabrics and the bold summer shades flatter and 'de-frump' your bump.

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/fashionable-maternity-wear-2007/92577

Help with mortgage interest repayments

If you've got a mortgage and you're on income-based Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support or Pension Credit, you may be able to get help with your interest payments

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/help-mortgage-interest-repayments/81478

Incapacity Benefit

Incapacity Benefit explained: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/incapacity-benefit/81547

Health benefits for people with a low income

Health benefits for people with a low income explained, by Working Families: iVillage

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/health-benefits-people-a-low-income/81468

Hypnotherapy in pregnancy and childbirth

If you're nervous about giving birth, hypnotherapist Maggie Howell has some suggestions about how to get you to see things differently

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/hypnotherapy-in-pregnancy-and-childbirth/82054

10 steps to a healthy pregnancy

Healthy pregnancy preparation tips

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/10-steps-a-healthy-pregnancy/82053

Infertility and reflexology

In the UK, infertility is defined as being unable to conceive for a period of one year or more. Unexplained infertility accounts for around 15 per cent of cases and can be one of the most frustrating and heartbreaking experiences for a maternal woman

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/infertility-and-reflexology/82052

Baby bonding books

Here's our pick of the best baby books to help you bond with your little one

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/baby-bonding-books/82051

How to communicate with your baby

The early days are so important. Make time to talk to your baby now and they will reap the benefits later in life

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/how-communicate-your-baby/82048

Seven ways to bond with your baby

Bonding is not a single magic event in the relationship between parent and child. It's a growing feeling that happens as two people fall in love and deepen their relationship over time

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/seven-ways-bond-your-baby/82049

What do you wish people had told you about?

Everybody's pregnancy and experience of early motherhood is different, but there are some universal truths out there that every mum-to-be should be aware of

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/what-do-you-wish-people-had-told-you-about/82050

Your baby's development