
20 things you can get away with when pregnant
Being pregnant isn't all bad. Now you have an excuse to do the following
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Being pregnant isn't all bad. Now you have an excuse to do the following

You could feel a whole range of emotions – from blank exhaustion to total elation. If this is your first baby, it may even feel a little strange to be home. You may have an overwhelming sensation that life has changed forever. What was exclusively an adult home before the birth is now your family home, complete with the extra little person you've brought into the world.

Teething can be a long drawn-out process for your baby (and you). In fact, the move from that gummy grin to a mouthful of gleaming teeth can take your baby his first three years to complete.

Find out if it is safe for your baby to sleep in the car seat

Bringing a new baby into your home when your first baby has been your entire universe up until now can be very difficult all round

Every woman's labour is different. So pinpointing when yours begins isn't really possible. It's more of a process than a single event, when a number of changes in your body work together to help you to give birth. However, some specific changes take place in pre-labour, early labour and established (active) labour.