A mother of 14 who has seen all of her children taken into care has today revealed she has had a contraceptive implant fitted in a bid to win them back.
Dubbed the ‘human baby factory’ Theresa Winters last year defiantly vowed to continue having babies until she was allowed to keep one.
However, the 37-year-old [...]
Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she wants more children.
Lopez is currently starring in The Back-Up Plan, about a woman who uses artificial insemination to get pregnant.
The actress, who gave birth to twins in 2008, admitted that working on the film had made her broody.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, she said: “I want more [...]
After the big freeze that the UK has suffered midwives are predicting a major baby boom this coming autumn.
Already maternity services are preparing for the increase after couples who have been confined to their homes for long nights and cosy days during the coldest winter for almost five [...]
SUPERSTAR Madonna, 51, wants to have another baby, reported entertainment media on Wednesday.
Celebrity website Bang Showbiz has reported that Madonna is apparently trying to conceive with her 22-year-old Brazilian model boyfriend Jesus Luz, who she has been dating for almost two years.
The superstar already has four children — Lourdes, 13, and Rocco, 9, and [...]
One of the three people jailed over the death of Baby Peter has lost an appeal against his conviction for raping a two-year-old girl.
Steven Barker, 33, who was ordered to serve at least 10 years for raping the girl, was told by Lord Judge that he was “a danger to young children”.
Barker, who was [...]
In the UK you must register the birth of your baby within 42 days of the birth in England and Wales. If you can’t go to the district where your baby was born you can go to another office (still within 42 days) and the registrar will send your details to the appropriate district office. [...]
Today I want to look at depression during and after pregnancy. First let’s have a look at what is actually meant by the word depression.
Depression is more than just feeling “blue” or “down in the dumps” for a few days. It’s a serious illness that involves the brain. With depression, sad, anxious, or “empty” [...]
It can be confusing trying to work out which foods you can eat and which foods you should avoid when you’re pregnant. You might find it helpful to look at this list of some of the foods you don’t need to avoid:
Shellfish, including prawns – as long as they are part of a hot [...]
There are certain foods that you should avoid when you’re pregnant, because they might make you ill or harm your baby:
Some types of cheese
Avoid cheeses such as Camembert, Brie or chevre (a type of goats’ cheese), or others that have a similar rind. You should also avoid soft blue cheeses.
These cheeses are made with [...]
During pregnancy you need to make sure that your diet is providing you with enough energy and nutrients for the baby to grow and develop, and for your body to deal with the changes taking place.
What to eat
It’s important to try to eat a variety of foods including:
* plenty of fruit and vegetables (fresh, [...]