October 2009

The Archives

• General

  Pregnancy Myths Exposed

  10.28.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  I thought that today for a bit of fun I would run through a few of these familiar pregnancy myths and expose them for what they are – old wives tales!
  Myth One – Shape of bump determines sex of baby
  Everyone knows this one and the story goes that if you are carrying low then it [...]

• Health

  Pregnant Women Don’t Trust Swine Flu Vaccine

  10.27.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  A new survey has revealed that almost half of all pregnant women will refuse the swine flu vaccine due to fears over it’s safety.
  However, according to an article in The Guardian newspaper, a government health advisor has said that not only is the vaccine safe to take during pregnancy but it may also give a [...]

• Health

  IVF Breakthrough?

  10.20.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  A recent BBC report has revealed that a screening technique can double the chances of IVF success. The findings were discussed at an annual US fertility meeting and this is the second year in row the subject has been broached.
  The test involves screening embryos for genetic faults and so far more than 20 babies have [...]

• Our Maternity Fashion

  Welcome Back Blooming Marvellous

  10.02.09 | Permalink | Comment?

  I just want to take this opportunity to welcome Blooming Marvellous back on our site.
  Those of you who have been visiting the Funkybump site regularly will remember that Booming Marvellous left us just before Christmas last year as the credit crunch claimed another victim. They weren’t down for long and have been trading well since [...]