. Your midwife may suggest a membrane sweep: she’ll sweep a finger round your cervix (neck of the womb) during an internal examination, which may kick-start labour. If this doesn’t work, she’ll discuss induction, which may involve – breaking your waters
or suppliers for around £30 or buy one for around £70.Anything else I need to know?It’s a good idea to practise using it before you go into labour so you know how it works. But you shouldn’t use it before 37 weeks. And remember, it’s not suitable for a water
Nutritionist Caroline replies: There's no reason why you shouldn't have caffeinated drinks, but don't overdo it.Very high intakes of caffeine have been linked to low birth weight and miscarriage and experts recommend that pregnant women should have
, borlotti beans, flageolet beans and peas are a fantastic source of folic acid. One of the B-group of vitamins, Folic Acid is a water soluble vitamin, which means that it needs to be incorporated into your diet daily as the body cannot store it.The great
to have a water birth, with no drugs and ended up having an emergency Caesarean because Sampson was breech. My birth plan went in the bin! But it was all worth it, and I didn’t mind because it meant my baby was delivered safely.’ Katie Panayi, 34, from
Reinhard Struve tells the birth story of his daughter: 'Lara Estrella Struve was born at 7.35am in the front seat of our little red Toyota Yaris, at the corner of Druids Ave and Adelaide Rd, Mt Barker in Australia.Five more minutes to the hospital
The fitter you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be to regain your shape after youve given birth. Prima Babys pre-and postnatal fitness expert Melinda Nicci offers some simple and effective advice for each stage of your pregnancy
In the UK just 2% of women give birth at home, but new Government plans to offer women more choice could be about to change this. Here's some insider info.Sarah Adel, 21, and her partner Neil, live in Loughton, Essex, with children Sky, 14 months
Some pregnant mums have a short, smooth labour with just a gulp of gas and air for pain relief. But with around half of all births requiring medical intervention, many women find the birth a little more complicated. Know what might happen and you
bones around the spinal cord dont form properly in the early weeks of pregnancy. Recent research at the University of Newcastle found it can also help ensure your baby is a healthy birth weight. Health check: Take 400mcg of folic acid a day from
