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Pregnancy & Birth

Meet our Pregnancy & Birth expert

Zita West

Zita, whose celebrity clients include Kate Winslett and Davina McCall, has appeared as an expert on several national TV programmes, writes extensively and has her own clinic.

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What kind of mum will you be?
By the Department of Health
Dr Linda Papadopoulos on how to enjoy your pregnancy and new motherhood to the full Read more
Over-the-counter medicines in pregnancy
By Lucy Dimbylow
Whether you've got a cough, cold or heartburn, he's what you can, and can't, take while you're pregnant Read more
Magic moments – day 1
By Tanya Spriggs
A lovely thought, poem, quote, fact or treat for every single day of your pregnancy. Read more
Pregnant with twins
By the UKfamily team
Twins develop along similar lines to single babies but they've got company in the womb Read more
Alcohol, caffeine, drugs and smoking in pregnancy
By Lucy Dimbylow
What safe, and what's not... Read more
Managing mood swings
By the UKfamily team
Up one minute. Down the next. Pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster Read more
Triplet trouble: our pregnancy diary – week 1, day 6
By Cathy and Matt
'This time it's been hazy...In Vino Fertilisation' Read more

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Midwife Q&A with Genevieve Kingston - 22-26 June

by Lucy_UKfamily_team

Hi everyone. Our midwife Genevieve Kingston will be here for a week from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th June to answer all of your pregnancy questions. So, ask your question now by clicking on the pink 'Post a reply' button to add your question to this thread, to be first in the queue. If you...

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