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Sleeping soundly as your pregnancy progresses can prove a challenge, not only is baby and bump growing and you have late night runs to the bathroom to contend with, but it’s also medically advised that you avoid sleeping on your back as you can place too much weight on the major vein that moves blood to the heart from your feet and legs, which in turn requires the heart to work harder. So while you’re busy counting sheep, shifting positions and settling restless legs, we’ve compiled some t …

We all knew the Proclaimers could walk 5,000 miles, but how would they go with 10,000? It’s said every journey begins with a single step, particularly if that journey is one that leads to a healthier, fitter, happier and a new improved you! And literally all it takes is just one step, followed by another and another. Did you know that taking 10,000 steps every day will burn around 500 calories and if you’re also embarking on a weight loss journey that equates to around one pound a we …

For the privileged few there are Doulas, nursery nurse’s even professional nannies who for a price can be at your beck and call post-birth caring for you and baby while you recuperate and adjust to your new life. Unfortunately it is often a bunch of flowers and a box of roses lovingly handed over to your Mum in the hope of a little at home help for those all-important first weeks – particularly if it’s baby number one who has made their cute, cuddly appearance, or indeed baby number three …

Preparing yourself for the arrival of your little one is an important step in readying yourself for imminent parenthood, and as you enter your last trimester, thoughts should turn to your hospital bag. Because babies can be impatient and may make an appearance a week or two early, we recommend that by the 34th week that you have that all important baby arsenal at the ready, perched at the front door, waiting for that mad, exciting dash to the hospital. We’ve compiled a list to get you s …

First trimester done! Second trimester settling in, but the great news is this trimester is commonly called the “honeymoon period”. Weeks 13 to 27 usually play host to a return of your sex drive, the pregnancy glow makes a radiant appearance, nausea begins to subside and emotions start to even out. The second trimester is also the time when you’ll start to feel your growing baby’s first movements, so with all this excitement we’ve got a guide to help you keep track of some second trimes …