It sounds like a doctor’s recommendation from an episode of Friends, but in fact there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest a number of activities can help bring on the start of labour. Of around 200 women who responded to a survey undertaken by a US Midwestern hospital, over half […]
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As Britain’s political parties start launching their manifestos, we take a top-line look at what it would mean for families, should that party gain overall control of Parliament and stick to their election pledges. Labour Gordon Brown unveiled The Labour Party Manifesto 2010. What does it mean for families? Living […]
Election 2010: Labour Manifesto: What’s in it for families?

Following our five prenatal yoga positions for labour feature yesterday, here’s a follow-up feature offering some tips for a partner on assisting mum-to-be during labour. Birthing partners and mums-to-be often explain how they find the idea of both pregnancy and labour an exciting and sometimes daunting experience, whether it’s their […]