Pregnancy

Discover everything you need to know about pregnancy and your body for the next nine months – from eating and exercise to labour and birth and even what you should name your newborn! Use our age and stage timeline as your weekly guide to changes in your pregnancy body and your baby’s development.

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Can eating high-fibre foods give a breast fed baby gas?

Babies will get wind / gas, and some suffer more than others. Find out whether your diet of high-fibre foods...
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Low-lying placenta what does it mean for your birth?

Get the low down on your low-lying placenta whether it means you will need a Csection.
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Types of painkillers: Can they be taken by children or during pregnancy?

You're pregnant and you have the headache from hell - should you pop a pill? And what about dosing up...
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What is a cervical stitch?

Find out here what it involves to have a cervical stitch procedure.
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Can a smear test create the risk of miscarriage?

Most women from the age of 25 to 49 will have a smear test every three years, but will it...
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How dads-to-be can be helpful during labour

Your partner has an important supporting role to play in your labour.
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What can you do to stop varicose veins?

Varicose veins can occur when your body changes during pregnancy, what can be done to treat them?
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Can acupuncture be used in labour?

Find out whether acupuncture is safe to be used during a natural birth.
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Tips for pregnancy in your 20s, 30s and 40s

There's rarely a perfect time to have a baby, but there are tips for all ages here, says Ali Horsfall.
can-exercise-prevent-pre-eclampsiaEating & Exercise

Can exercise prevent pre-eclampsia?

Pre-eclampsia can occur due to higher blood pressure with pregnancy, being overweight, or having diabetes, suitable exercises will help improve...
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What can you do about gender disappointment?

Gender disappointment is common and certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Here are some ways to deal with finding out...
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21 amazing facts about your pelvic floor

It's one of your most important muscles. Find out more about your pelvic floor.
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Pregnancy

Airline policies for pregnant travellers

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Airline policies for pregnant travellers

When is it safe to fly during your pregnancy? Have a look at current airline policies for pregnant women.
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Hospital bag essentials that you need to pack for labour

We've compiled our top 7 essential items that you must have in your labour bag before heading hospital to give...
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5 best baby name apps for undecided parents

If you're parents-to-be struggling to find the perfect name for your little one, we've rounded up our top 5 baby...
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Win a Naturalmat cotbed mattress worth £155

We've teamed up with Naturalmat to offer one lucky Gurgle fan the chance to win a cot bed mattress worth...
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Win an ultimate comfort package from the experts, Oilatum

Enter this competition for your chance to win an Oilatum ultimate comfort package for baby's eczema prone skin and a...
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Win a stylish Melobaby Tote Bag with Metanium

Enter this competition for your chance to win Metanium's Melobaby changing tote bag with a selection of their nappy rash...