Pregnancy: Health and beauty advice and tips for pregnant women
Wondering what skincare to use when you're pregnant, how to keep fit during pregnancy or what to expect from childbirth? Read on for our expert features on everything from pregnancy and nutrition to post-natal depression and breastfeeding, as well as real life stories from mums on how they deal with motherhood
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Why your period can come out of the blue and how to cope
March 21st 2019
Most of us have been there - you’re going about your daily business and a heavy or unexpected (often both) period decides to make a surprise appearance. Here’s why and how a freeing form of period protection could help >>>
Fitness
The workouts and exercises that Kayla Itsines is doing in pregnancy
March 12th 2019
She’s swapped HIIT for LISS and has some strong feelings on women working out with weights in pregnancy… >>>
Sex & Gynae
Cult Beauty just started a ‘vulvalution’
March 8th 2019
It’s the first ‘female sexual pleasure and wellness’ category to be launched by a major retailer in the UK and it’s set to change everything from vulva chat to gynaecological cancer awareness. The vulvalution is coming, quite literally… >>>
Beauty
Expert Edit: What the trainer who shapes Oscar winners' bodies always has in her kit
February 25th 2019
We caught up with celebrity trainer Simone de La Rue – aka Body By Simone – at her new London studio to talk health and beauty essentials and working >>>
Wellbeing
The most common fears about childbirth (and how to conquer them)
February 5th 2019
As it's reported that Meghan Markle is breaking with tradition and hiring a birth doula, we asked a hypnobirthing expert how it might help - plus the childbirth myths never to believe >>>
Sex & Gynae
Why your 7 day pill break was designed with the Pope in mind
January 22nd 2019
Not like, your body. With new health guidelines stating that we don’t actually need to take the traditional 7-day pill break, here’s where the Pope figures and what you can do right now >>>
Health
The habit changes that helped me drop 11lbs
January 1st 2019
After 4 months following the 'lower carb' Louise Parker method, Susannah Taylor has dropped most of her baby weight and changed her way of eating for life. These are the 20 things she's learned >>>
Wellbeing
How 4 women survived Christmas when they were pregnant
December 20th 2018
Morning sickness, exhaustion and going into labour at Selfridges...being pregnant during party season offers up a variety of very different challenges. Four women share their unique stories with us >>>
Health
How to get better sleep when you're pregnant
November 8th 2018
From restless legs to morning sickness that arrives at night, here’s how to get some undisturbed sleep when you're expecting, by pregnancy and skincare experts Melissa Schweiger Kleinman and Mama Mio >>>
Wellbeing
The most comfortable underwear for every shape, size and situation
November 6th 2018
A recent campaign highlighted just how much our underwear can dig in. No one should have to deal with painful boning, wiring and waistbands in this day and age, so here are some awesomely comfy smalls for all >>>
Wellbeing
The Postnatal Diaries 5: How to get over motivation procrastination
October 25th 2018
It took Susannah Taylor three years to get back into exercise after her second child. After baby number 3, she was determined to find her fitness mojo as soon as it was safe. Here she discusses how to muster up the motivation to get fit post-birth >>>
Sex & Gynae
How to get pregnant: 15 conception facts that every woman should know
October 16th 2018
Trying to get pregnant? We asked an expert to share what we really need to know about trying to conceive >>>
Family
The rumours are true - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child
October 15th 2018
Kensington Palace have confirmed the good news that a Royal baby is on its way. Here’s what we know so far >>>
Sex & Gynae
A painful vagina issue that affects 75% of us is on the rise
October 2nd 2018
We’re in the midst of a modern thrush epidemic according to experts and everything from our workout habits to hormones could be playing a part. Here’s how to get relief and the thrush treatment myths not to believe >>>
Health
The Postnatal Diaries 4: How and when to exercise safely after birth
September 23rd 2018
Susannah Taylor got seriously fit before baby No.3, but is taking expert advice before she throws herself back into the gym. Plus her results so far after ten weeks on the Louise Parker body plan >>>
Health
What really happens when you have a C-section?
August 20th 2018
Caesareans can be planned or, like when Beyoncé had her twins, carried out in an emergency. Despite 1 in 4 UK women having one though, there are still many misconceptions about the procedure. We spoke to a childbirth expert to debunk the myths >>>
Health
The Postnatal Diaries 3: Why I had my placenta made into pills
August 12th 2018
Capsules made from freeze-dried placenta are said to help beat postnatal depression and lift fatigue. Susannah Taylor was sceptical until friends raved about them. So with baby number 3 she signed up - and this is what happened >>>
Health
The Postnatal Diaries 2: The realist's guide to breastfeeding after baby No.3
July 22nd 2018
In the second of her postnatal posts, Susannah Taylor talks cracked nipples, the pressure to breastfeed and how the Louise Parker ‘body back’ plan is beginning to work its magic >>>
Health
The postnatal diaries: getting my body back on track after baby No.3
July 3rd 2018
With her baby now 4 months old, Susannah Taylor decides it's time to tackle her post-baby 'jelly belly'. In her new fortnightly column, she gives her honest account of birth, her postnatal body and getting her health and fitness back with the Louise Parker Method >>>
Health
The breastfeeding myth that Serena Williams wants to bust
July 2nd 2018
The seven time Wimbledon champion has been open about the highs and lows of resuming her sporting career after becoming a mother, and there’s one particular subject that she wants other women to be informed about… >>>
Health
Diet, hormones and anxiety: what your sweat is telling you
June 25th 2018
Over half of us believe we suffer from excessive sweating, with causes ranging from the obvious (heat waves) to the ironic (your deodorant). If you’re soaked through on the regular read on… >>>
Sex & Gynae
The yukky things that happen to your body after birth
May 27th 2018
From the dreaded first poo when you’ve had stitches, to suddenly having nipples the size of dinner plates and wondering whether you’ll ever have sex again, Anna Williamson has been there - and wants you to know you're not alone >>>
Sex & Gynae
Why taking a break from your pill isn’t the “detox” you were promised
May 22nd 2018
“Clean” contraception and taking a “cleanse” from hormonal contraception is increasingly touted as the natural option and better for your health. We predict a ‘clean eating’ style backlash, and here’s why >>>
Fitness
Fajah Lourens: “Cellulite is the thing that women ask me about most"
May 10th 2018
Fitness phenomenon Fajah Lourens talks honestly about what can realistically be done about cellulite. From painful treatments to lifestyle changes, she’s tried them so you don’t have to… >>>
Sex & Gynae
A realistic ‘trying for a baby’ timeline if you’re 35+
May 4th 2018
If you’re planning a ‘honeymoon’ baby or want to improve your chances of getting pregnant in the near future, here’s your ‘need to know’ on starting a family later, from tweaking your diet to when to stop taking contraception >>>
