Pregnant | Giving birth

Don't be afraid to call on friends, relatives and your partner, especially in the first few days after giving birth. This time around, you've got all the extra demands of a toddler too, so you deserve the chance to put your feet up.
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This is my first pregnancy and I'm worried about the umbilical cord wrapping around the baby's neck. Can I do anything to prevent this from happening?
Read How can I stop the umbilical cord from wrapping around my baby's neck?

I had a Caesarean section with my first child two years ago. What are the chances I'll be able to have a vaginal birth this time?
Read What chance do I have of giving birth vaginally if I had a cesarean section before?

I'm eight months pregnant and have a tipped uterus. Will this make my labour longer or harder than average?
Read Will a tipped uterus make my labor longer or harder than average?

Recently, I took my 6-month-old daughter in for her well-baby checkup. During the visit, the doctor told me she has a vaginal adhesion. He prescribed Premarin cream to be applied to the area daily. Could you tell me more about this condition and other methods of treatment?
Read Can you tell me more about vaginal adhesion?

What do you really need to buy for your new baby?
Read Shop 'til you drop

Once you're in labour, you've got the perfect excuse to demand whatever food you fancy - just make sure you've take enough tasty snacks with you. Before the birth, a healthy diet is essential so eat as many nutritious nibbles as you can.
Read Your Nutrition Needs In The Third Trimester

As well as joy and excitement, the arrival of your new baby can be stressful and unsettling. What can you expect?
Read How Does It Feel?

It makes sense to economise on clothes and toys buy passing out-grown items down to the younger child. Although hand-me-downs can save your family a lot of money, just make sure that your youngest doesn't feel that second-hand means second-best.
Read Second-Born, Second-Hand Clothes?

Get your hospital bag ready in advance so you don't forget anything in the excitement when labour finally starts! If you're past your due date and tired of waiting, we're got some harmless suggestions that just might work for impatient mums.
Read Past Your Due Date? Suggestions to speed up! - Hospital Checklist

Returning to the workplace can bring mixed feelings for mums. Make the most of the childcare options available and make sure your free time is quality time - both for your little one and your older child.
Read Back To Work

Let your toddler assert his independence and you'll avoid putting too much strain on your back. After all, a healthy toddler is a heavy load to carry! The solution to stretch mark is less simple, alas. If you have a genetic disposition towards them, there's little you can do to stop the lines appearing, but you can take steps to help your skin return to normal after pregnancy.
Read Stretch Marks And Back Strains