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Grandparents and new babies
You can’t choose when you become a grandparent, but most will admit that as well as being a magical experience, they’re also a little apprehensive. Questions such as, will I have forgotten everything? . . .
Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, (the area of skin between your vagina and anus) to enlarge the vaginal opening for a baby’s head to emerge.
Are you expecting a girl or boy?
One of the most rewarding parts of getting an ultrasound done at 18 to 20 weeks is finding out the sex of the baby, are you having a girl or boy? Read up about signs you are expecting one or the other . . .
Am I Pregnant?
Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.
The stages of labour
There are three stages of labour that every mum undergoes, unless a caesarean section takes place before labour begins.
Quiz: What kind of money-mum are you?
Worried about your family finances? Can't imagine how to budget with children? Are you the kind of mum who worries about money and saves everything, or do you splurge your hard earned cash on expensiv . . .
Signs that labour is close
There are many symptoms to look for in recognising the signs that labour is near.
GURGLE.COM launches an iPhone App
gurgle.com is very excited to announce the arrival of our first iPhone App: A Guide to your Pregnancy Stages. We decided to launch an App which brings personalised weekly updates about their pregnanci . . .
Weight gain in pregnancy
These days we are 'treated' to images of celebrities with perfect bumps who ping back to a size zero the minute they give birth. The reality for most mums, is that we don't have a nutritionist on hand . . .
Pregnancy twinges: what's normal?
Once you become pregnant, you may begin to experience twinges. Though these twinges can be disconcerning, there is a good change they are nothing to worry about.