Category: pregnancy advice


How does it feel when you partner becomes pregnant?

Online Mum chats to first time dad Dan. He has a young son and lives with his partner. I wanted to know how he felt about becoming a dad for the first time. Was he scared or happy did he worry or just breeze through his partners pregnancy?

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Can I fly and go abroad when I’m pregnant?

There is no reason why you shouldn’t still have your holiday just because you are pregnant. However you do need to check out some extra things, and take more precautions. In ALL cases, take advice from your doctor or midwife. It is ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry.

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Cheese and pregnancy

Yet again eating cheese when you are pregnant has hit the headlines.

“Sainsbury’s shopworker refuses to sell pregnant woman Cheddar cheese” *

Image of cheese

But can you eat cheese when you are pregnant?   Read more »

What food and drink should I avoid when pregnant?

Image of a pregnant woman eatingWhen I was pregnant, I worried a  lot about what I should and shouldn’t be eating and drinking. I wanted to give my baby the best possible chance and not eat anything that might harm him or her. The advice seemed to be the same wherever I looked. Basically, that if you eat sensibly during pregnancy and eat a balanced nutritious diet, most foods are safe. However some foods are safer than others, and some should be avoided. Read more »

Health and beauty in pregnancy – what should I avoid?

Questions and answers.

Can I drink alcohol if I’m pregnant?

  • We have all seen TV footage of women drinking while they are pregnant, but are small amounts safe??  Read more »