When to introduce a cup: Once you start weaning and you get into a routine of feeding, you can introduce a drink of cooled boiled water at mealtimes. A non-handled cup with a soft spout will be easier for you to hold to help your baby at first
Pregnant women can drink up to half a glass of wine a day without it affecting the health and size of the baby, according to a new report. Latest research which reviewed 36 studies on the issue suggests mothers-to-be can drink up to 10g of alcohol
Advice from the Department of Health has, since 2007, told pregnant women or those trying to conceive not to drink alcohol.Now, a new study from Oxford and Bristol Universities suggests a link between drinking alcohol in pregnancy and lower IQ
Another good reason to quit drinking while you're pregnant - alcohol intake can increase your risk of premature birth.Researchers at the Univeristy of Western Australia found that 10% of mums-to-be who binged or drank heavily gave birth prematurely
How to interpret those baffling newspaper headlines? One week it's safe to drink alcohol, the next you should cut right down - then a week after that the press tells you to go teetotal for the whole nine months of your pregnancy. Advice from
long time that pregnant women should limit caffeine intake, but you'd have a real job to cut it out altogether, as it's in coffee, tea, chocolate and energy drinks.'The Food Standards Agency guideline is to stick to a maximum 300mg of caffeine a day
Love a latte? Crave a cappuccino? We all love a mid-morning pick-me-up, but its worth keeping an eye on how much coffee you drink in light of new research that advises pregnant women to limit their caffeine intake to 200mg per day previously
with easy access to the toilets, as you are more at risk from thrush and bladder infections during pregnancy.Make sure you drink lots of non-alcoholic drinks to avoid dehydration. Stretch your legs often to avoid back pain, cramps and to reduce the risk
in the shower.Warm socks- to wear if your feet get chillyMusic- check your labour ward allows this and bring your favourite tracksDrinks- bottled water and juice are best. You may find it easier to sip from a strawSnacks- have light, energy-boosting nibbles like
