![]() 2 likes | Early Pregnancy SymptomsPregnancy symptoms are different for every woman and sometimes they are even different for every pregnancy, but there are several common symptoms and signs to be aware of. Understanding these signs is important because the earlier you find out you are pregnant, the sooner you can take the needed car... |
![]() 1 like | Do parents get more time off from workIt’s an age old debate in the workplace: Do parents get more time off than non-parents?
I don’t know if there’s an answer to that question or not, really.
I do know, that since I’ve had kids, I feel like I’m asking for and explaining myself a lot more often, b... |
![]() 2 likes | Parenting and Building Your Childs Self-EsteemAs parents, we are really responsible for helping to develop self-confidence and self-esteem in our children. But what is self-esteem? In the very simplest of terms it is feeling good about oneself. It also relates to how we feel the need to be accepted and valued by our peers and the adults who ar... |
![]() 2 likes | A luxurious confinement!Ten days until my due date and I have an extra reason to hope for a straight forward delivery - it’s called the Park Hyatt! In order to free up hospital beds mums that have a complication free delivery can be moved across to a 5 star hotel to endure their confinement in the lap of luxury!
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![]() 1 like | Naming Your Wedding Reception TablesWith large dinner receptions, many brides and grooms choose to name their tables to help their guests find their seats. Naming your tables at your reception is easy, though you may be having trouble knowing where to start. While most couples choose to use numbers to name their tables, (hey its easy!... |
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![]() 16 likes | Ovulation calculator on iVillageThe iVillage UK Ovulation Calculator
Don't leave it all to chance if you really want to get pregnant. Find out when you're most likely to be ovulating and increase your chances of conceiving.
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![]() 3 likes | Early pregnancy worriesWorried about your new pregnancy? Let Dr Gill Lockwood, iVillage's fertility expert, put your mind at rest
Q. I am pregnant again after suffering a miscarriage, but I'm scared to have sex - could it harm my baby?
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![]() 2 likes | Getting pregnant after the contraceptive pillIf you\'ve been on the Pill for a while and are worried about conceiving, Dr. Gill Lockwood, medical director at Midland Fertility Services, has some good advice
Young women today often spend ten or 15 years on the oral contraceptive pill before they decide the time is right to st... |
![]() 1 like | IVF treatment - an end to the postcode lotteryWhether you qualify for fertility treatment on the NHS depends on where live. National guidelines will change this
If you want a baby and can't conceive, where you live will have a big impact on the kind of medical help you receive. Primary Care Trusts (previously health authoriti... |