Soon to Be Mum Reading Room Articles


If you're pregnant or know someone that is - this collection of articles if for you... Information on important medical questions such as Group B Streptococcus, nutrition during pregnancy and pregnancy yoga, as well as subjects as diverse as your baby shower and using a doppler!

What is Group B Streptococcus?

Reproduced with kind permission of Group B Strep. Support.
Accurate information on an issue that every pregnant woman should be aware.

What does Group B Streptococcus do?

Reproduced with kind permission of Group B Strep. Support.
Information you need to know.

Can I find out of if I carry GBS?

Reproduced with kind permission of Group B Strep. Support.
Information about the Enriched Culture Method screening test

What can be done to prevent GBS Infection?

Reproduced with kind permission of Group B Strep. Support.
Information from GBSS's Medical Advisory Panel

What is a Baby Shower?

The MumStuff Team
Some helpful information to get you started!

Baby Shower Party Checklist

The MumStuff Team
A helpful reminder for party organisers

How to Nourish and Nurture your Developing Baby

Joanne Scurr, Qualified midwife, Consultant Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner specialising in Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth.
An alternative perspective on keeping well during pregnancy.

Morning Sickness - An Overview

Dr. Michele Brown, Beauté de Maman
Causes and possible treatments of Morning Sickness

Managing your career throughout Maternity

By Nisa Chitakasem, Founder of Position Ignition
A very interesting discussion about an area of work you may not have considered.

Mums to Be - Prenatal Excercise

Nicki de Leon, Sportsister
An essential read for all mums to be, outliningthe key points you need to know about exercising whilst pregnant.

Nurtrition During Pregnancy

Sharon Okin, Tailor Made Diet Company
A helpful guide to what you should and should not be eating whilst pregnant

Pregnancy Yoga

Heidi Danaher, Yoga Teacher, Isle of Man
The Benefits of Yoga in Pregnancy

Umbilical Cord Blood Banking - is it right for you?

Reproduced by kind permission of Cells for Life
Interesting information on a pertinent subject.

Using a Doppler at Home - Your Questions Answered

Sarah Painter, Baby Beats Ltd.
A guide to hiring/ buying a doppler

What are Flower Essences? Use of them during Pregnancy

Reprodued with permission of Purely Essences
Information to compliment our Purely Essences range.

Your Skin During Pregnancy

Korin Fox, Beauty Therapist, Beauty-Full.co.uk.
Tips and hints for a perfect pregnancy complexion.