Naming your baby
How hard can it be to name your baby? Well, pretty difficult! In past generations parents called their children names which would help them to ‘blend in’, resulting in classrooms full of kids . . .
The dangers of naming your baby
If you thought that naming your baby was the treat that comes after a hard labor and birth think again. What you call your baby could have a significant bearing on which university she attends . . .
Babyname do's and don'ts...
When it comes to naming babies we have too much choice! It means there are a lot of opportunities to give your baby a great name that suits her perfectly… but plenty of opportunities to get it wrong t . . .
Are we ready for another baby?
You’ve had your first child, and now you’ve got the hang of parenthood and have settled into the happy routine of being a family, you’re thinking about the next step – shall we have another? I . . .
Secondary infertility
Most couples assume that once they’ve had one child they’ll have no problems conceiving another. Unfortunately this isn’t true and for many couples it can be pretty frustrating to discover you’re not . . .
Toddlers and new babies
Toddlers react to the arrival of a new baby sibling in different ways. Reactions can vary from jealousy at the arrival of this squalling interloper, through complete (usually feigned) indifference, to . . .
Uterine rupture
If your uterus carries a scar from previous surgery (for example, if you had a cesarean with your older child) there’s a small risk of uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancies, particularly if your c . . .
Home birth
Most women choose to have their babies in hospital under the care of an OB-GYN, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises that hospital is the safest place to give bir . . .
VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
A VBAC is a vaginal delivery after you’ve had a cesarean.
Years ago women who’d had a baby by cesarean were advised to have them for any further babies, because it was thought there . . .
Age gaps between babies
When it comes to age gaps between babies, there is no right or wrong answer.
You are the best judge of when the time is right. Ask yourself whether you’re ready for another baby, both emotion . . .