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I was convinced the TENS machine I used wasn't working because labour still felt very painful. However, it was only when I took it off that I realised it had been effective, as I could feel the difference. It got me through the first few hours until I got in the pool, where my baby was born. Michelle, mum to Sam, 6 weeks
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Drink ginger tea to beat morning sickness - it really works!Jenny, pregnant with baby no.1
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I started getting really bad headaches when I was about 12 weeks pregnant, but forcing myself to drink two litres of water every day really helped.Jennifer Shepherd, London
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To help beat morning sickness, as soon as you wake up - eat a piece of dry toast.
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Before you go out and buy lots of expensive maternity clothes, have a good rummage through your wardrobe. You'll probably be surprised at how much stuff can be adapted or worn a little differently to still fit you!Natalie, mum to Bobby
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If you have trouble sleeping in pregnancy, read a baby names' book. The monotony of the list means that by the time you reach 'D', you'll be gone!Emily Gale, 31, from London, mum to Madeleine, 2, and 35 weeks pregnant
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Ditch as much of your housework as possible and don't stress because the house is a mess or there's ironing to do. Your baby will sense you're calm and, with luck, he'll be calm, too. I know it worked for me - Daniel is a chilled-out, happy baby!
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If you're set on having a natural birth, read up on visualisation and breathing techniques so you feel strong when the time comes. It really helped me when I was having Honey.SJ Drew, Paignton
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If you're uncomfortable in bed, or suffer backache, tuck one end of a v-shaped pillow between your knees to get your hips level, put the 'v' under your bump and cuddle the top. It was my midwife's idea - it also cured my insomnia.Isabelle Jacobs, 34, from Edinburgh, mum to Paul, 3 months
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In 2011, the name Harry knocked Jack off the top spot, while Thomas and Joshua both made impressive climbs up the top 10 baby names for boys chart. If you're having a girl, take a look at the top 100 girls' names.
Don't forget, it's a legal requirement to register your baby's birth date and name within 42 days of the birth. Some hospitals have facilities that allow you to register the birth before you leave, or you can do it at any register office at the county council (or London or Metropolitan borough offices). For more information, read our feature on registering your baby's birth.
1. HARRY - up from 2nd place!
2. JACK
3. OLIVER
4. CHARLIE
5. ALFIE
6. JACOB
7. THOMAS
8. JAMES
9. RILEY - up from 25th place!
10. ETHAN
11. JOSHUA
12. WILLIAM
13. GEORGE
14. MAX
15. DANIEL
16. NOAH
17. OSCAR
18. LOGAN
19. ARCHIE
20. DYLAN
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