Pregnancy
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Varicose veins
We've got a few tips on how to deal with varicose veins in pregnancy and talk through the treatment options.
Time for a break
An IVF Journey
People may think what we're planning is silly, but it's a necessary step on the road to recovery and healing.
Getting back your body
I am supposed to want my old body back, which makes me think about the idea that we have an optimal body that we're always trying to get to.
The last supper
There's just a week to go before our second daughter is due, so my wife and I snuck in one last date night.
The 'mummy messiah'
According to America's newest, hippest guru, pregnancy is all orgasms, green smoothies and yoga.
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How IVF works
Ever wondered what the IVF process looks like? We have some amazing photos from a lab.
What not to say
The woman grabbed my hand and said, ''It's a tragedy you never got around to having children. It's the most wonderful thing a woman can do."
Finding my birth family
As I found out more from my adoption file, I found myself starting to doubt my birth parents.
Life after miscarriage
For some, watching pregnancy progress is a painful reminder of our own inability to do the same.
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The glows and the lows
Morning sickness is just one of the many, many side effects of pregnancy, alongside fat feet, a puffy face, and bigger boobs.
Weekly pregnancy guide
Congratulations, you're pregnant! Find out what's in store for you and your growing baby.
Don't eat for two
The amount of food a woman consumes during pregnancy shouldn't increase substantially. You might be surprised at just how little you should increase your food intake.
Pregnancy immunisation
If you are pregnant, getting a flu vaccine is not only a good idea for your health, but also the health of your unborn baby.
Essentials for newborns
We've talked abou t the useless things you don't need for a newborn (like wipe warmers) but here's my list of essentials you do need.
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Why water births work
The benefits of using water in labour are mainly attributed to buoyancy, the pressure the water exerts on the body, and the effect of warmth.
Preparing a birth plan
There are so many forms to fill out during your pregnancy, but there is one document though which is more interesting than most - your birth plan.
A dad's view of labour
I'm sure when my time comes seeing my daughter's birth will be one of the things that flashes through my mind.
Post-baby relationship
When a couple become parents, both have expectations of their partner. If we don't talk about them, conflict is inevitable.
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Weekly pregnancy guide
What's happening to your body and your baby's development.
Morning sickness
Up to 80 per cent of pregnant women get morning sickness - and not just in the mornings.
