Television presenter Julia Bradbury revealed that at her age, she’s in a stage where she wants to have a child before it is too late. However, she stressed that she’s not in a hurry to don on a wedding dress just to make this possible.
At 40, the presenter said that she’s not into commitment much because of the stresses of her current career. She added that she still wants a baby even if she’s not married, prompting questions around the method by which she will choose to conceive.
In an interview, Bradbury joked that she’s associating herself to Carrie Bradshaw, a popular character in the hit television series “Sex and the City.”
The star said that she’s been single for more than a year and she’s happy with the way things are. She said she’s not in a hurry to get hitched. In fact, she does not believe in marriage nor the celebrations associated to it.
Reports surfaced that singer Lily Allen and boyfriend Sam Cooper are expecting their first child.
The couple, who have been dating since July last year, has gained media attention since Allen seemed to have dated a low-profile kind of guy which increased interest from the public. According to research, Cooper owns a decorating firm.
British media reported that friends and family of both Allen and Cooper have been informed about the good news and that Allen is currently in her three-month mark in the pregnancy.
This was not the first time that Allen got pregnant. In 2008, she and former beau Ed Simons of the Chemical Brothers were expecting their first child but the singer miscarried.
The “Smile” singer said in an interview that she’s happy with her new boyfriend as they seem to agree on a lot of aspects and rarely fights.
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen said that nursing her baby has helped her maintain her very sexy figure.
In her exclusive interview with Harper’s Bazaar magazine, the supermodel said that she realised that some mothers in the U.S. don’t like to breastfeed their children. However, she stressed that giving the baby with processed milk could be degoratory to the baby’s health at these early stages, as it falls short of the natural protection breast feeding provides. And with so many gadgets, special garments and advice to help breastfeeding mothers, nursing is made a much easier option, in addition to being the natural one.
When asked how long she would be breastfeeding, Bundchen said that up to six months was satisfactory in her eyes.
The new mother also said that her eight-hour long labor did not hurt at all, saying that she prepared herself physically and psychologically for the birth by following a strict exercise regimen.
She said soon-to-be mothers should always try and prepare themselves physically, as well as mentally, as giving birth is such an intense physical and emotional experience. Gisele thinks that the better prepared women are, the less stress and pain they experience.
Start doing your pelvic floor exercises now, girls!
Women who have undergone radiotherapy treatments during childhood for cancer are more likely to suffer negative pregnancy signs in the future, as well as suffering from a higher rate of miscarriages or stillbirths. This is based on the results of a study just released recently by a group of researchers from the Vanderbilt University in the United States.
The study analysed data from almost five thousand pregnancy cases in the country where one of the parents had survived cancer during childhood.
The lingering effects of childhood cancer treatments...
The researchers discovered that there are high doses of radiation found in the women’s pelvis as compared to men.
Doctors, who agreed with the outcome of the research, said that pregnancies in women who have survived cancer as children must be closely monitored.
The male cancer survivors seemed to have lesser impact when it comes to future because they produce new sperm throughout their lives.
An astounding new evidence surfaced showing that men tend to share the pregnancy signs of their partners as a sign of sympathy.
According to the study, during their wives’ pregnancies, husbands tend to share the queasiness and other feelings felt by pregnant women.
The study was conducted by Dr. Arthur Brennan of Kingston University in London. He studied 282 soon to be fathers to come up with a reasonable conclusion.
According to his research, Brennan found that about fifty five percent of the recipients revealed that they experienced symptoms that are felt by pregnant women. This includes nausea, sudden hunger and cravings as well.
Brennan thinks and believes that elevated levels of prolactin, a mothering hormone, can be a cause in this phenomenon. The prolactin is also present among fathers and they do tend to rise among men as well.
A woman got frustrated with her baby for crying too much that she has been feeding him with methadone to get him to sleep.
Twenty-eight year old Susan Taylor discovered that when feeding her baby with methadone, the baby goes to sleep. However, she was not aware that it has caused health problems for the baby.
The ten-week old child was rushed to the hospital after suffering a collapse. Medical personal discovered that he has accumulated so much methadone in the system. The baby survived but may suffer behavioral or learning difficulties when he grows up. The child’s pediatrician noted pleasing other young mothers to be careful, that the baby should be fed only with breast milk directly from the breast with the help of nursing bras for easier access anywhere.
The judge was informed that the mother never intended to cause so much harm for the baby. However, the judge said that it is still very reckless for the mother to give prescription drugs to an infant. He sentenced the woman to three years in prison.
Nick Cannon said that it would be Mariah Carey’s prerogative to announce that she’s expecting a baby at her own time and not anyone else’s.
A reliable source has confirmed to Us Weekly that the 41-year old diva is currently in the “early stages of pregnancy.” However, the source said that Carey would like to wait until the end of the first trimester to share the news to the public.
Her husband, Nick Cannon, accidentally slipped on May 30 during a chat with fans in Malibu that his wife’s belly is getting bigger and that he is excited with the developments.
With this slip, the news spread like wildfire over the internet and the media. Cannon is now defending his wife’s surprising silence in the issue, saying that he will allow his wife to announce to the public anything related to their private life. He added that she will say it at her own time and prerogative.
But from our view it looks like she will have to start shopping for nursing bras soon.
Times are tough these days and expecting a baby is also expecting burgeoning expenses since there are a lot of things to buy when welcoming the baby to the world.
Now, it’s easier to just take out that credit card and charge the items on it but it would be financially draining in the long run. The best tip – plan beforehand.
Here are some tips you may want to do during baby planning:
• Set a budget plan: Coming up with a budget limit helps you set things straight – from buying baby clothes to buying only the essential foods for the baby. In fact, set a budget plan even during pregnancy so as not to spend so much on unnecessary items.
• Set aside “baby fund”: College may be far in the future for this unborn child but it does pay to set up this fund at this point in time. The earlier you save for the child, the more interest you’ll earn.
• Set up insurance: Adequate health coverage will pay off in the long run because during pregnancy, you’d find yourself visiting the doctor more often. Having a medical insurance avoids burgeoning expenses on medicines and professional fees.
The Leicester Council has apologized after they removed the baby toys and flowers placed at the graves of babies at Gilroes Cemetery.
A couple of mothers complained that several of the baby toys they placed in their infants’ graves have been removed without notice.
The cemetery has a section for babies and young children. Parents and family members are allowed to leave items to the graves to serve as memento.
The parents were devastated to learn that aside from not being notified, they discovered that the toys were unceremoniously dumped, as featured in one of the local newspapers.
Leicester City Council officials admitted that they should have dealt to this matter more sensitively and apologized for the remiss. They are now addressing the problem and coming up with measures that can make the process better.
A spokesman for the council said that they are now coming up with improved rules and regulations.
Retailer Bravado has created a new line of supporting maternity lingerie for women. This is the company’s commitment to make the lives of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers easier.
Bravado Bras and Underwear has gained global attention because popular celebrities such as Jennifer Garner, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba and Angelina Jolie have used these maternity lingerie products.
Company CEOs Kathryn From Shery Leeder have continued designing new and improved products for the mothers because they are one themselves.
The Original Nursing Bra has been improved with flexible sizing that can accommodate sizes within two to three cup sizes apart. This is perfect for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers because their bodies undergo changes during this period.
Other items up for sale are Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra and Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bra. Made of microfiber and cotton, women are assured of quality wear.
