Tag: pregnancy complications
8 Things You Should Really Avoid Doing While Pregnant
We know we need to take care of ourselves during pregnancy. We're growing a new life inside us, and we'll protect it at all...
I Lost My First Baby At 21 Weeks And Then It...
Last month marked 23 years since I gave stillbirth to a teeny-tiny little girl, my Rebekah Leanne. While she is always in my heart,...
High-Risk Pregnancy – What The Doctors Are Looking Out For
Pregnancy is one of the most natural states in the world. And, generally, the process goes pretty smoothly. There are some factors though that...
Mother Gives Birth To Twins – Just A Month After Having...
Imagine giving birth to your first child and settling into motherhood – then going into labour again a few weeks later.
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Our older children, Amelia and Dugald, were aged four and two when my wife, Katy, became pregnant with Matilda. We went for the same...
How To Prepare Your Dog For The Arrival Of A New Baby
For many couples, their beloved dog is their first child. And, like any elder sibling, he or she will have to cope with some...
When Parents Fight: The Truth About Arguing In Front Of Your Kids
A few days ago, I pulled out the washed, supposedly clean laundry from the washing machine and found the entire load had been coated...
7 Ways To Decrease Childhood Obesity Risk
Childhood obesity is a growing worldwide problem. It has been called “one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century,” according...
How To Help Vulnerable Dads Be Better Fathers
When it comes to parenting, mothers are still stereotypically seen as the dominant force in the family, in charge of everything from dinner to...
Curious Kids: Why Is The Sky Blue And Where Does It Start?
Why is the sky blue and where does it start? – Oliver Scott, age 7, Australia. Why is the sky blue? This is something that...