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What to expect if you go to see 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'

I’m sure we’re all familiar with Heidi Murkoff’s 1985 pregnancy bible. It is probably the most famous guide to pregnancy in the English-speaking world. What To Expect When You’re Expecting, and others in the same series, have sold a staggering 35 million copies worldwide. With a phenomenon like this how long could Hollywood be expected to stay away? And sure enough, in line…
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Media opportunity with BBC3: Are you having a baby? Are you aged 16 – 30 and based in the UK?

Are you having a baby? Are you aged 16 – 30 and based in the UK? Do you want to share your story? Firecracker Films are making a landmark documentary for BBC3, following young Brits embarking on one of the most remarkable journeys of their lives – having a baby. We’re looking for individuals or couples, aged between 16-25, who are having a baby and want to share their story. We want YOU to…
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Are my twins identical?

During prenatal scans almost 15% of parents may be misinformed about whether their twins are identical or not, says a new study from UCL. The research highlights the difficulties associated with determining whether same-sex twins are from one egg or two, and therefore whether they are identical or non-identical. The team, led by Dr Clare Llewellyn of UCL’s Health Behaviour Research Centre…
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New and Inspired products tailored for you, your baby’s safety and wellbeing

London Mums’ favourite baby feeding essentials! Funky, fashionable, unbreakable but more importantly safe and cost effective. Mii™ STORY MII™ MUM Stephanie Sirota, Co Founder, one of eight bothers and sisters: “After our mum survived cancer we wanted to develop a BPA -EA free product line with a style for today and the future.” With the global mum in mind we have developed…
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Pregnant celebrities spotted at Baby Show

Forget the front row of London Fashion Week, THE pregnant celebrity were spotted this weekend at The Baby Show at London’s ExCeL. Mingling amongst the crowds to see the latest season’s collections was just about every pregnant celeb in the UK, including mums-to-be Una Healy, Chantelle Houghton, Konnie Huq and Stacey Solomon. Looking glowing and glamourous, new mums Kate Silverton, mum of…
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The Secret to a good Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a woman’s secret weapon and the ace card that ensures a taut vagina; one that Protects against organ prolapse, Supports the organs in the correct anatomical position, Satisfies her intimate encounters and ensures she Stays Dry (continent) no matter what activity or social setting she finds herself in. Yes our pelvic floor can be the source of the most amazing pleasure or the…
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: PLEASE READ STREP B WARNING!

MESSAGE FROM TANIA HOLMES TO ALL MUMS AND MUMS-TO-BE (from our archive March 2010): “It was New Years Eve and I was babysitting all of my friends kids. No, it wasn’t because I’m the kindest person in the world, it was because I was 35 weeks pregnant so thought id do them a favour I could claim back later on! It was my first baby and I knew it was a boy. I was so excited and…
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Precious Babies - being a mum after fertility problems...

Whenever you’re in a large group of mums and children in London, the chances are that at least one of those mums had some problems trying to get pregnant, and at least one of those children was conceived with medical help. One in every six adults will experience fertility problems – and given that many of those will go on to get pregnant, the end result is quite a lot of London babies! …
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New government service 'Tell Us Once' helps new parents

A new Tell Us Once service which will help to make life easier for new parents is being rolled out across the country. The new service will help to cut red tape and paperwork when a new baby is born by making it easier for people to notify government authorities about changes in their circumstances. The Tell Us Once service for both births and deaths is being launched by The Department for Work…
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The perfect investment!

When do you actually wish to have a pregnant tummy? Well, when you hold this gorgeous top.. Because so many maternity clothes simply don’t last through pregnancy, this clever top is the perfect investment when you are looking for maternity wear that will go the distance. London Mums simply love it. Its softness and super smart look makes it the most wanted top we have ever come across. Eva…
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