thoughts of the ‘housewife’. In fact, estimated figures of the number of stay-at-home mums were 300,000 out, with less than one in 10 women of working age being in the home on a regular basis.  Within two decades the percentage of stay-at-home has

some women suffer more than others, but morning sickness can be worse for a first or multiple pregnancy.Does it only occur in the mornings?Many women do feel most sick when they wake up – when their blood-sugar levels are at their lowest

to be experienced by women expecting twins, although in some instances it's more the 'luck' of the draw. Mothers-to-be who suffer from this condition are three times more likely to have a multiple birth than other women, research suggests.The expectant mother

impact on for both you and your partner, including reducing the risk of problems related to fertility in both men and women.Superfoods for fertility

families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, updating its conception and pregnancy recommendation, advising, “All women who may become pregnant should take a daily supplement containing 400 mcg of folic acid and at least 2.5 mcg of B12 once a day

women feel a dull ache through their lower back when they are experiencing labour contractions. In fact, many women say that they feel their contractions start in their back and slowly wrap around to the front as the contraction progresses

happen on the day of labour, or up to a couple of weeks before,' says Lorna. ‘Some women notice a bit of mucus in their pants and may not realise it's a show. It may be tinged with old blood. If the blood is bright red or greenish, call the hospital

There’s often an assumption that everyone knows what a contraction feels like when, in reality, many women have no idea.A contraction is when the muscles of the uterus tense and relax, passing in waves from the top, travelling inwards and downwards

it the proper name, for most pregnant women. Here’s our guide to the six most common morning sickness myths…Myth 1: It only happens in the morningDespite the name, nausea can strike pregnant women at any time of day, with an unfortunate 24 per cent experiencing

development, women continue to take on the bulk of the responsibilities, and the joys, of raising the next generation."We must create a more father-friendly society if we want to see more significant change."Read more...Best celebrity dads - in pictures