Pelvic pain during pregnancy is relatively common. In fact, it is estimated that one in 35 women will get pelvic pain. Symptoms include: Pain in the pubic area and groin; Pain in the inside of the thighs; Lower back and hip pain; Pain while walking, moving or going upstairs; An audible ‘clicking’ sound that you ...
The camera has never been particularly kind to me. I am not one of those photogenic women who stares soulfully down the lens, chin tilted at just the right angle, managing to look both hip and formidable at the same time. I am far more likely to be the only person in the photo with ...
If you’re in the middle of morning sickness and overwhelming fatigue, the idea of having wild, rampant sex with your other half may be the furthest thing from your mind. Many women find, however, that, as the nausea and tiredness subside, their sex drive is most definitely on the up! Yes, yes, yes! Sex during ...
Let’s face it; if you’re pregnant, you’re going to have to go into labour! After all, your baby can’t stay in there for ever and you’ll have to deliver whether you are prepared for it or not. However, the fact that you usually have around 40 weeks to get ready for labour, should give you ...
Dads at the birth. Words by Lucy Pearce Life-changing is a word that comes up a lot when you ask dads about their experience of watching their babies come into the world. ‘I couldn’t have imagined the intensity of the experience.’ says one father-of-three, who attended all of his children’s births. ‘In fact, I think ...
The old adage about baby ‘popping out’ can often be wide of the mark. No matter what you think you’ll do during labour, or what your birth plan says, it’s very important to remember that, when it comes to labour, things often don’t go according to plan. Going with the flow It’s realistic to make ...
