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Midwife Nikki replies: A membrane sweep can start labour within 48 hours and is a good form of natural induction. It can be uncomfortable as the cervix, or womb entrance, may be difficult to reach.The midwife or doctor will examine you and sweep a
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You’ve reached the final week of your first trimester and chances are that your bump is starting to show. Providing all is well with you and the baby, now’s the time you might want to announce your happy news!You have probably tried to avoid using
Every labour is different - from the way it starts to how quickly it progresses.Getting to know the distinct phases will help you feel prepared for when labour comes on, recognise the signs that your baby is on its way, what happens at each stage
Brilliant range of own-brand first pushchairs including the MyChoice and Spin (shown), which both offer superior style and functionality. Cost From £150 for the U-Move Travel System.Why you love it Lots of attractive designs at great starting prices
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Bugaboo Donkey, from £899FeaturesSide-by-side design that starts as a single pushchair (mono mode). The chassis unclips and widens to take another car seat, carrycot or seat unit (duo mode). Lots of combinations for every age.Info Bugaboo
back to work post-pregnancy. At the moment, all three- and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education a week, but preliminary trials start in 2013 to help disadvantaged families give their toddlers the best start possible
vary. What is happening to your hormones? At the start of the cycle, your pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain)produces a hormone called FSH (follicle stimulating hormone). This stimulates the formation of a follicle (a small cyst containing
