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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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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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Drink ginger tea to beat morning sickness - it really works!Jenny, pregnant with baby no.1
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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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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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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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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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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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In 2011, the name Olivia held on to the top spot. Lily made an impressive rise, from 9th to 2nd place, while Grace slipped down to 7th place in the top 100 girls' names chart. If you're having a boy, check out the top 100 boys' 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. OLIVIA - holds the top spot for the 2nd year running!
2. LILY
3. SOPHIE - down from 2nd place.
4. AMELIA
5. EMILY
6. JESSICA
7. GRACE
8. AVA
9. RUBY
10. MIA
11. CHLOE
12. EVIE
13. ISABELLA
14. SOPHIA - up from 28!
15. POPPY
16. ISLA
17. ELLA
18. LUCY
19. FREYA
20. DAISY
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