Parents 'underestimate' cost of raising a baby

21st March 2012

The cost of caring for and raising a child is vastly underestimated by a large number of parents, according to the Money Advice Service.

Its resear...

Is breastfeeding advice unhelpful to new mums?

16th March 2012

New mums who take the decision to breastfeed their babies have in recent years been advised to continue for six months before weaning their child o...

Women find it too hard to give up old clothes

15th March 2012

When both your bump and your baby's wardrobe are growing at an alarming rate, many expectant mums' thoughts turn to storage space and how on earth ...

Keep your stomach muscles protected while exercising

14th March 2012

Keeping the stomach well-protected is a priority for any pregnant woman regardless of what she's doing, whether it's heading toward the last empty ...

How to get a little A-list style into your maternity wardrobe

6th March 2012

Us pregnant ladies know that we can't expect to wake up, roll out of bed and instantly look like Beyonce, Amanda Holden or Brazilian model Alessand...

All-clear 'must be received' before new mums start exercise regime

5th March 2012

New mums who are just getting used to wearing nursing bras should not rush to get into shape after giving birth, according to a postnatal fitness s...

Diet in pregnancy 'focuses too much on what women can't eat'

2nd March 2012

Mums-to-be who have sorted out their pregnancy wardrobe, including new maternity bras and tops, might feel a little confused over what they can and...

Cameron Diaz loved playing a mum-to-be

29th February 2012

Cameron Diaz has never had any children of her own, but the actress said she had a great time pretending to be pregnant in her latest movie role.

T...

Figures show rise in older women having babies

29th February 2012

Today it's not uncommon for women to put off motherhood until they've been to university, established themselves in their careers and built up a fi...

Gentle walks 'can help lose baby weight'

25th February 2012

Women who want to lose some of their baby weight but need to keep their calorie intake high in order to breastfeed may find gentle walks help them ...