All posts tagged: pregnancy

Mom-To-Be Unboxes The Baby Gift She Received From The Scottish Government

Mom-To-Be Unboxes The Baby Gift She Received From The Scottish Government

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Some countries are far better than others when it comes to supporting their citizens, particularly parents. Scotland, for example, offers employees up to 52 weeks of maternity leave, compared to America’s paltry 12.  Another way the country helps their expectant parents is through its “Baby Box initiative,” which according to Scotland’s government website, was started in 2017 to “give every baby in Scotland an equal start in life.” One mom-to-be on TikTok unboxed the baby box she received from the Scottish government. Content creator and pregnant woman Maisie Elliott opened her baby box in a video, showing viewers just how well the Scottish government prepares moms-to-be. “I am 35 and a half weeks pregnant, and I’m gonna show you everything that I have got in my Scottish baby box,” she began. “Everyone who lives in Scotland is entitled to this free box,” Elliott explained. “It’s funded through the government, and you get it delivered … towards the end of your pregnancy.” “We’re gonna go through everything that is included in here,” she continued. “I think …

Jeremy Clarkson’s daughter Emily welcomes second child after difficult pregnancy | Ents & Arts News

Jeremy Clarkson’s daughter Emily welcomes second child after difficult pregnancy | Ents & Arts News

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Emily Clarkson, the eldest daughter of broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, has welcomed her second child after a difficult pregnancy. The 30-year-old podcaster shared the happy news and a photo of her cradling the newborn from her hospital bed on Saturday on Instagram. Instagram This content is provided by Instagram, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Instagram cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Instagram cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow Instagram cookies for this session only. Enable Cookies Allow Cookies Once She wrote: “She’s here. Xanthe Fiadh Andrew arrived a few days ago and just brought the sunshine with her. We are all so happy xxxx.” Sending best wishes, former Made In Chelsea star Ashley James, wrote: “So, …

Princess Beatrice’s pregnancy announcements are wildly different from Princess Eugenie’s

Princess Beatrice’s pregnancy announcements are wildly different from Princess Eugenie’s

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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are celebrating the wonderful news that they are expecting their second child together in spring 2025. The couple, who wed in 2020, are already parents to their three-year-old daughter, Sienna, and Beatrice is a stepmum to her husband’s eight-year-old son, Christopher, known as Wolfie. Beatrice, 36, and Edoardo, 40, shared their sweet news with the world in an official statement along with a gorgeous set of two photos of their family. © GettyEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice will become parents again next year But the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s approach to announcing her pregnancies is quite different from that of her younger sister, Princess Eugenie. The sisters have such a close bond and love nothing more than spending time with their children together.  Find out how the two princesses revealed their pregnancy news and how each of their announcements compared to one another by clicking through the gallery… Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie’s pregnancy reveals compared © PA Princess Beatrice’s second baby announcement At the …

4 Simple, Effective Ways To Cope In Hot Weather During Pregnancy

4 Simple, Effective Ways To Cope In Hot Weather During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy can come with a myriad of symptoms, including nausea and back pain. However, one that’s especially difficult during the summer is feeling that your body is warmer than usual. According to the NHS, this is due to hormonal changes and an increase in blood supply to the skin. It can also cause you to sweat more. This is already difficult enough, but during a heatwave, like the one that’s set to hit the UK later this month, staying cool can seem outright unmanageable. How to cope with hot weather and heatwaves during pregnancy Stay hydrated, especially if you’re prone to sweating According to the National Institute of Health, the current recommendation for water intake is drinking 8–10 glasses of water each day. Perhaps up it a little more if you need to or are prone to sweating. Your pee should be a pale yellow in shade, if it’s darker, you need to drink more water. Adjust your approach to exercise The National Childbirth Trust warned: “You might need to adjust your exercise plan while …

This Is The Reality Of Trying To Get Pregnant In Your 30s and 40s

This Is The Reality Of Trying To Get Pregnant In Your 30s and 40s

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When it comes to the right age for getting pregnant, there seem to be a lot of myths surrounding older pregnancies. Although in the last few years it has been normalised to have a child at a relatively older age (according to society), there is still a lot of misinformation circulating around these pregnancies. Getting pregnant in your late 30s and early-to-mid 40s is becoming more and more common, as high profile women like Meghan Markle, Ashley Olsen and Mindy Kaling have also shown. In fact, according to the Office of National Statistics most recent data from 2020, the average age of a first time mother is 29 and the average age of a mother (not just first time mother) was 31 in 2021. This is in contrast to 1970 when the average age to become a first time mother in England and Wales was 23. But what are the realities behind some of the myths associated with being a relatively older pregnant person? Dr. Amit Shah, leading gynaecologist and co-founder of Fertility Plus spoke …

Share your experience of private antenatal classes in the UK | Pregnancy

Share your experience of private antenatal classes in the UK | Pregnancy

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We’re keen to hear from people who’ve participated in private antenatal classes across the UK in order to prepare themselves for pregnancy and parenthood. What sort of information were you taught by your course leaders about pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a baby? Did you find the information to be useful and evidence-based? Or were there statements or comments that gave you pause for thought? Was one mode of birth, whether Caesarean or vaginal, favoured over another, and, if so, how was that preference communicated? Do you feel that the antenatal course adequately prepared you for the realities of childbirth, or did it set you up with unrealistic expectations? Share your experience We would like to hear from people who have taken private antenatal classes in the UK. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no …

We Finally Know What Causes Morning Sickness – And That’s One Step Closer To A Cure

We Finally Know What Causes Morning Sickness – And That’s One Step Closer To A Cure

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Have you ever wondered why you suffered from morning sickness, yet your friend didn’t? For example, I was one of the lucky ones who didn’t suffer from nausea and vomiting during my pregnancy, yet most of my friends did. Now, thanks to new research, scientists have found what actually causes some people to suffer from nausea and vomiting during their pregnancy. Until recently the cause was unknown, but a Cambridge-led study has discovered it’s due to a hormone produced by the foetus — a protein known as GDF15. In fact, depending on how much exposure to the hormone the parent had before getting pregnant determines how sick the mother feels. Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, Co-Director of the Institute of Metabolic Science and Director of the Medical Research Council Metabolic Diseases Unit at the University of Cambridge, who led the collaboration, said: “Most women who become pregnant will experience nausea and sickness at some point, and while this is not pleasant, for some women it can be much worse — they’ll become so sick they require …

Justin Bieber’s mother joyous over Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy

Justin Bieber’s mother joyous over Hailey Bieber’s pregnancy

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It’s official: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child, and the excitement is palpable, especially from the soon-to-be grandmother, Pattie Mallette.  On Thursday, Pattie took to Instagram to share her elation with her 1.7 million followers, declaring, “BABY BIEBER IS ON THE WAY!! I’m gonna be a GRANDMA!!” In a heartfelt post, Pattie, who raised Justin mostly as a single parent in Toronto, expressed her overwhelming joy and anticipation for the new chapter in their lives.  “CONGRATULATIONS @justinbieber and @haileybieber!! My heart is so full. What an exciting new adventure. Love you so much!” she wrote, clearly over the moon about the upcoming addition to their family. Accompanying her jubilant announcement was a video clip where Pattie, dressed elegantly in a black floral pattern dress, shared more of her heartfelt emotions.  “So I have been waiting for this day and now that they have shared it I can finally celebrate with y’all,” she explained, her voice brimming with excitement. “Oh my gosh, I’m going to be a grandma – oh my goodness… …

The Biebers Are Having a Baby, Baby, Baby

The Biebers Are Having a Baby, Baby, Baby

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Justin Bieber is going from “Baby” singer to baby daddy. On Thursday, May 9, the pop star and his wife, Rhode founder and model Hailey Bieber, announced via Instagram that they are expecting their first child together. Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. A rep confirmed to People that Hailey Bieber is 6 months pregnant. The couple announced the pregnancy by posting identical carousels to their Instagrams. According to People, the Instagram carousel features footage from their vow renewal. The carousel begins with a video of Justin and Hailey kissing in a meadow, as Hailey wears a white lace gown that highlights her baby bump. In other photos, Justin takes pictures of Hailey and then poses alongside his wife, holding her belly. Another photo seemingly features their new celebrity pastor, Churchome’s Judah Smith, officiating their vow renewal ceremony. The Biebers have been married for almost six years, tying the knot in September of 2018 at a New York City courthouse. In an interview with GQ Hype last …