Pregnancy & Birth Belfast
Many women dream of having children, but there are many important things to know about being pregnant and giving birth. If you are trying to become pregnant or already are and have questions about the development of the fetus, miscarriage, giving birth, labor, breastfeeding, or you have any other pregnancy related concerns, read on.
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Pregnancy Counseling For Fathers Belfast
Local resource for pregnancy counseling services in Belfast. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to pregnancy testing, post birth care, abortion care, birth control, fetal development education, parenting information, early pregnancy symptom information, as well as advice and content on pregnancy and pregnancy options.
Pregnancy Clinics Belfast
See below for detailed information on pregnancy clinics in Belfast that provide access to pregnancy care, pregnancy specialists, pregnancy counseling, private labor, natural births, c-sections, as well as abortions. Read on to learn more and check the available resources to find pregnancy clinics in your area.
Pregnancy Centre Belfast
See below for detailed information on pregnancy centers in Belfast where you can seek help for unplanned pregnancies, crisis pregnancies, abortions, pregnancy tests, birth controls, adoptions and parenting. Read on to learn more about pregnancy centers and check the available resources listed below to find pregnancy resource centers in your area.
It's Twins - How Will I Cope? Belfast
Giving birth to twins means entering a whole new world. But you may find your elation mixes with desperation as you worry about one thing above all else: how will I manage?
Top Tips on Combating Nausea during Pregnancy Belfast
Morning sickness is thought to be related to pregnancy hormones and does usually clear up by week 12 or so, although for the unlucky few it persists right through pregnancy.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Caesarean Sections Belfast
Whether you are already planning an ‘elective’ Caesarean or a normal delivery, understanding what is involved in this common operation can alleviate a lot of fears.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Water Birth Belfast
If you feel strongly that you want to avoid using pain-relieving drugs and medical intervention during your labour, it’s worth considering a water birth. The relaxing effects of warm water can help ease pain and water also supports your body, making it much easier to move about freely. Many women labour in a birthing pool but get out just before the delivery; others give birth in the water.
Baby Names Belfast
Do you want something unusual (actress Gretchen Mol has just given birth to her son, Ptolemy John) or something where the child will easily fit in? Jack has been the most popular name in the UK since the start of the 21st century. But if it’s a name you love, then you might have to get used to hearing your child called by his first name and the first initial of his surname!
Benefits of Cloth Nappies Belfast
When faced with an article explaining the benefits of using cloth nappies, I am sure that 9 out of 10 of you will expect to be told about the landfill problems of the 2.9 billion disposable nappies a year used in the UK. Well, you can relax: that is not what this article is about. Landfill is of course a huge issue, but there are far more benefits to using cloth that need to be considered.
Best Tips on Getting Pregnant Belfast
Some people get pregnant the instant they start trying; others take a little while or need medical help. Here are some simple tips to enhance your chances of conception, and some ways to avoid getting disheartened if it doesn’t happen straight away.
Breastfeeding Benefits Belfast
New research appears to show that breastfeeding not only increases children's IQ levels, but also helps to protect against obesity and heart disease in adulthood. Read on for more detailed information in the following article.
Breastfeeding in Public Belfast
The health benefits of breastfeeding for baby and for mum are well documented, and in Europe steps have been taken to encourage mums by making the practical side easier too. Breastfeeding mums who go back to work in France, for example, are given two, half hour breaks during the day to express their milk. In Scotland, a law was passed in 2004 giving women the right to breastfeed in public.
Breastfeeding makes Children Smarter Belfast
It is not entirely clear why breastfeeding causes these differences. It may be the existence of certain fatty acids or other substances contained in the breast milk, or it may simply be because of stronger interaction between mother and child. Breastfeeding also has other benefits, including a boost to children’s immunity.
Breastfeeding Questions Belfast
It is perfectly normal for newborns to feed often – as much as eight to 12 times in 24 hours – in fact, it’s this constant feeding that stimulates your breasts to produce more milk so it has its advantages. However, it can be exhausting for you, especially if your baby is going through a growth spurt
Can Folic Acid Prevent Premature Births? Belfast
Folic Acid has long been recommended for women thinking of becoming pregnant. It lowers the risk of spina bifida, and other birth defects known as neural tube defects, which involve the spine or brain. However, this new trial – which was sponsored by the American government – appears to show that it has another strong benefit.
Cellulite Solutions Belfast
Cellulite happens when fat cells expand and harden, due to a build up of toxins, fluid and fat. It usually develops on the thighs, hips and buttocks and although men get it too it’s more visible in women because of differences in the way fat, muscle and collagen fibres are distributed in our skin.
Choosing a Cord Blood Bank Belfast
Once you’ve chosen to store your baby’s stem cells, it might be tempting just to pick the cheapest and closest laboratory to you. But, perhaps more than with most purchases, you need to be sure you’re making an informed choice and insisting on what’s important – but where to start? Here’s a helping hand, with recommendations on what to look for in a private cord blood bank.
Coffee & Miscarriages Belfast
Pregnant women should cut down on those cups of coffee. That’s the message from new research which suggests that too much caffeine during pregnancy could increase the risk of miscarriage.
Control Those Cravings for You and Your Baby! Belfast
Research suggests that mothers who eat junk food while they’re pregnant and breastfeeding, may be putting their children at risk of obesity later in life. Spoiling yourself with fatty or sugary foods could be a recipe for possible disaster.
Coping Strategies for Birth Belfast
Relaxation and breathing exercises can help you manage your birthing pains. Sometimes this may be all that some women need. Gentle exercise, breathing, posture and relaxation techniques can be very helpful in the early stages of labour. A warm bath may also help. But if they are not enough, here are some other suggestions for getting you through labour.
Coping with a Cot Death Belfast
When a baby dies suddenly and unexpectedly, the shock is likely to be devastating. Jean Simons, FSID’s Bereavement Support Manager, explains how cot death impacts on a family and what can be done to help.
Correlation Between Mothers Diet and Childs Gender Belfast
research suggests that whether women give birth to a girl or a boy is highly dependent on their diet. Those of us who eat more around the time of conception are more likely to have boys, while the rest of us will probably be looking at a pink nursery.
Everything you need to know about Pre Eclampsia Belfast
Pre-eclampsia is an illness which occurs only in pregnancy and can affect both a mother and her unborn baby. It is the most common of the serious complications of pregnancy, and although many cases are mild, there is a severe form which can be dangerous.
Exercise after Giving Birth Belfast
If you had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery you should be OK to start exercising again around six weeks after the birth (though you should begin doing pelvic floor exercises with a day or so of having your baby – these increase blood flow to your pubic area and help increase circulation to the area), but check with your doctor or midwife first as a precaution.
Exercise during Pregnancy Belfast
We all know we should keep fit during pregnancy, but how much exercise is too much? Obstetrician and Supernanny expert Meg Wilson has your essential guide to exercise during pregnancy.
Exercises and Stretches with Your Birthing Ball Belfast
Here are some exercises and stretches to get you started. The instructions for activating your TVA are in the last article. Work up to three sets of each, and finish with the stretches.
Exercises to Get a Flat Tummy after Childbirth Belfast
It is possible to do a very simple abdominal crunch 2-3 weeks after you have your baby (providing you have had a regular birth and have been given an examination by a doctor). If you have had a C-section it is advisable to wait at least 6 weeks.
Group B Strep Belfast
According to UK charity Group B Strep Support, roughly a quarter of women who are childbearing age carry a bacterial infection called Group B streptococcus (GBS). It’s perfectly normal – up to 30% of adults are carriers – there are usually no symptoms and it doesn’t require treatment.
How to Deal With Severe Morning Sickness Belfast
Women usually start suffering from Hyperemesis very early on in their pregnancy – sometimes even before they have told people they are pregnant. Those early months can be very precious, but when you are throwing up twenty or more times a day, they become more of a chore to struggle through.
How to Use Cloth Nappies Belfast
Some Mums are put off cloth nappies in the mistaken belief they are fiddly or awkward, but they are actually quite simple to use – once you find the right system!
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Belfast
Most of you may not be aware that Charlotte Bronte, who died in 1855, four months into her first pregnancy may well have done so as a result of severe vomiting. Her sufferings were written in her diaries in detail and described her nights of vomiting with no reprieve at all. Does this sound familiar? It certainly did in my case.
Introduction to Post Natal Energy Belfast
Melinda Nicci is a post-natal personal trainer, and believes that if we begin by making just a few positive choices, then we can take back control over the shape of our lives and be healthier as a result.
Is Breastfeeding Best for Babies? Belfast
You can get breastfeeding support and advice from your midwife, obstetrician or lactation consultant. Make sure you ask for the help you need – learning to breastfeed will take time and patience, but it is best for both of you in the long run. See Breastfeeding - your questions answered for some useful tips.
It's Twins - How Will I Cope? Belfast
Giving birth to twins means entering a whole new world. But you may find your elation mixes with desperation as you worry about one thing above all else: how will I manage?
Maternity Leave Belfast
There are two types of Maternity Leave available in the UK : Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) which is paid to you by your employer and Maternity Allowance (MA) which is paid to you by the government via Jobcentre Plus.
More Children Mean Losing More Teeth Belfast
The study of 2,635 women showed that for each child born, their mother lost more teeth. Women aged 35 to 49 with no children had lost around two teeth on average. Those with one child missed around three teeth, while women with two children lacked four. The number of lost teeth increased to about five for three children and seven for four or more, suggesting some rather gap-toothed mothers out and about with their large broods.
New Baby Sibling Belfast
The arrival of a new baby is bound to shift the balance of a family. Existing children may feel excited about having a brother or sister but they will almost certainly feel jealous and resentful as well, no matter how much we don’t want them to.
Pregnancy Centre Belfast
See below for detailed information on pregnancy centers in Belfast where you can seek help for unplanned pregnancies, crisis pregnancies, abortions, pregnancy tests, birth controls, adoptions and parenting. Read on to learn more about pregnancy centers and check the available resources listed below to find pregnancy resource centers in your area.
Pregnancy Clinics Belfast
See below for detailed information on pregnancy clinics in Belfast that provide access to pregnancy care, pregnancy specialists, pregnancy counseling, private labor, natural births, c-sections, as well as abortions. Read on to learn more and check the available resources to find pregnancy clinics in your area.
Pregnancy Counseling For Fathers Belfast
Local resource for pregnancy counseling services in Belfast. Includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to pregnancy testing, post birth care, abortion care, birth control, fetal development education, parenting information, early pregnancy symptom information, as well as advice and content on pregnancy and pregnancy options.
Pregnancy Exercise Belfast
Get the most out of your birthing ball! Birthing balls are hugely popular with pregnant women, but many of them just aren’t used to their full potential. Instead of actually exercising with the ball, too many women leave theirs waiting until they go into labour.
Pregnancy Fitness and Birthing Balls Belfast
Birthing balls are hugely popular with pregnant women, but many of them just aren’t used to their full potential. Instead of actually exercising with the ball, too many women leave theirs waiting until they go into labour.
Premature Babies and What You Need to Know Belfast
One in eight babies born in the UK each year needs special care. Here, Supernanny experts Bliss explain some of the causes of premature birth and offers some excellent advice.
Problems with Breastfeeding a Newborn Belfast
It causes too much salt to accumulate in the infant's body and, in the worst cases, can lead to seizures, gangrene, brain damage and even death. Although the condition is rare, experts fear the number of cases are rising as more women heed the 'breast is best' message.
Quick Beauty for New Mums and Mums to Be Belfast
Any new mum knows that the first thing to go is You . Your sleep, your daily shower, your clean hair – the last thing on your mind is how you look. Which is fine, and how it should be for a while. But there comes a time when you need to reclaim a little bit of You, a semblance of normality in the amazing new chaos that is your life.