), Sheherazade Goldsmith suggests making your own cleaning products. For example, put vinegar in a squirt dispenser and use it to cut through grease and dirt on tiles and keep down mould growth, or try using coarse sea salt to clean the toilet bowl.3. Buy locally

natural birth and ask her to explain the pros and cons if she suggests monitoring or pain relief.Don't feel browbeaten into a procedure - but do accept you may need help if there are any unforeseen problems.When help is needed Here are some of the reasons

Consuming a large amount of chips, crisps and biscuits during pregnancy can lead to significant health problems for newborn babies, a study suggests.Mums-to-be who have a high intake of acrylamide – which is found in commonly-consumed foods

're severe or frequent as they can contribute to anaemia or be a sign of an underlying illnessOuch, my pelvis!What you can do: A physio may provide a pelvic support belt and suggest exercises to strengthen the musclesWhat's safe: The odd paracetamol

and more in control during labour. How to do it - A hypnotherapist makes you more responsive to positive suggestions, cues, or signals. Hypnotherapy helps you relax muscles and control tension. Extra info - Studies suggest labour can be shorter with self

's society places a strong emphasis on the importance of discipline. Even a government report entitled Crime Reduction Review, suggested targeting today's badly behaved toddlers as a means of cutting crime.It proposed training nursery staff to spot children

the University of Durham suggests that mothers are right to trust their gut feeling. Through watching a group of 200 mothers interact with their babies, researchers found a link between mothers who could read their baby's emotions - labelled as ‘mind

between the vagina and the anus - to make the opening larger. You'll be bruised and sore afterwards but your midwife can suggest ways to ease discomfort.C-section lowdownIf you're distressed due to a long or complicated labour, a Caesarean may be suggested

, apricots, ginger, broccoli and fortified breakfast cereals), which have the added benefit of other nutrients and fibre.”Myth 4: It’s not normal if you don’t have morning sickness As Zita explains, “If you do not have any nausea at all, it doesn’t suggest

I likely to suffer pre-eclampsia again and is there anything I can do to prevent it? Prof Jauniaux: The risk is lower than in the first pregnancy but still exists. A 36-week delivery suggests mild to moderate pre-eclampsia for which