Ok who hasn’t been desperate to find out the sex of their baby? If you are planning to find out the sex at the 20 week scan then that first 5 months just drags by.
If you aren’t planning to find out the sex but can’t help wondering you will find that every man and his dog wants to offer a guess.
So try out these fun old wives tales and place your bets!

Get people to assess your bump. If you carry high the old wives tale is that you are having …

The Herpes Simplex Virus causes cold sores and genital herpes. It is a common affliction of hundreds of thousands of people and is usually seen as quite a minor, yet uncomfortable, ailment. The virus does not always present itself with symptoms.
The Herpes Simplex Virus can cause problems for newborns and can pose a serious risk to their health.
Babies can contract the Herpes Simplex Virus during birth (from the birth canal), if he or she is kissed by someone who suffers from cold sores or if someone touches a cold sore …

A 2D (with the “D” standing for “dimensional”) image is a flat image for example a photograph. A 3D image will appear to have depth.
A 4D scan will not only have depth to the image but will also show the image (i.e. your baby) moving. You can then have photographs, CD-ROMs and DVDs of your baby.
You will see your baby doing exactly what it is really doing. He or she may be seen to suck their thumb, rub their eyes or yawn.
4D scans are not generally offered for free but …

For the first three months of pregnancy you may feel like you do nothing but sleep. For the second three months you may feel like you have limitless energy.
Then comes the third trimester and, even worse for your sleep patterns, your baby! The third trimester is a never ending interrupted nap with each night time bringing an inability to get comfortable, baby staying up all night kicking and regular bathroom trips. Your newborn will then keep you up for the next few months for 2, 3 or 4 hourly feeds.
Then …

Group B Streptococcus is a bacteria which can be found in our bodies, most commonly in the vagina and rectum. To us it is completely harmless however it can cause problems for a baby during a vaginal delivery.
Most women will have Group B Strep bacteria present in their bodies at one time or another and around 25% of pregnant women in the UK have it. It can dissappear before labour but if still present at the point of labour and delivery and not properly managed it can lead to early …

It is easy to be a mum to be. You might have to push a small human out of a dramatically smaller exit accompanied by agonising pain and blood at least you know what to expect. Having obsessed about the birth, read about the birth, had one to one attention from your midwife and heard stories and advice from every woman you know there is little left that is a mystery. All you need to do now is let your body and nature lead the way.
Dads have it tough. They know …