Research

BREASTFEEDING- A Swansea university PhD student is currently undertaking some research, looking at factors during pregnancy that are associated with successful breastfeeding. Amy is looking for pregnant women to complete a questionnaire about their experiences and plans for the future which should take about 20 minutes to complete. If you would like to be involved, please contact Amy Brown at A.E.Brown@swansea.ac.uk 

FATHERS- Fiona Sirani, research associate at Cardiff university would like to talk to fathers-to-be about your experiences before and after the birth. Contact fionashirani@cardiff.ac.uk or call 029 2087 5348 for more information.

Exercise during pregnancy

If you want to keep fit and have fun during your pregnancy, consider the art of belly dancing! Belly dancing has been used as a preparation for pregnancy and birth in the middle east since ancient times and holds many benefits when practised whilst pregnant.

Bellydance 4 bumps is a new DVD that helps you discover belly dancing in your own home, providing instruction specially for pregnant women. It has been produced by the well-known professional bellydance teacher Stephanie Gawne-Hamza who presently runs classes in Cardiff.

See www.bellydance4bumps.co.uk for more information on Stephanie and how to purchase the DVD.

Previous birth trauma

If you feel that you need further help to deal with this issue, The Birth Trauma Association is an excellent organisation for both women and men, found at: www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk. Please contact your GP or midwife for further guidance to the appropriate services.

Photography

Sarah Stone specialises in pregnancy and new baby photographs. Check out her website here- www.sarahstonephotography.co.uk