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Top US baby names 2007
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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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To help my son sleep in the day, I used to put him in a hammock hung from the door frame. The gentle swinging motion would help him to sleep and he'd often stay asleep for three hours. Charlotte Highman, 33, mum to Harry, 15 months
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When it's all going pear shaped, rebalance yourself with a move that's a bit yoga-ish. Sit comfortably; inhale for the count of 3, exhale for a count of 6, until you feel calm. You'll find you can't breathe and count and hold on to stressful thoughts!Woman Magazine
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I thought I'd love breastfeeding, but I dreaded feeds. I'm much happier since I stopped. I'll have another go with my next baby, but I won't beat myself up if I still don't like it.By Annabel Harper, 26, mum to Rebecca, 22 months
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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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My breastfeeding tip is to always keep your back straight by either sitting in a straight-backed chair if you've got one, otherwise by supporting it with cushions.Louise Drysdale, 28, mum to Rosie, Berks
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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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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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To help beat morning sickness, as soon as you wake up - eat a piece of dry toast.
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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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Finding baby clothes difficult to iron? Use a travel iron, so much easier to get those teeny weeny clothes looking smart.
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We've got the top twenty most popular boys and girls names along with their meanings for you to choose from, and some other baby names that ranked highly.
The top 20 names for boys
1) Jacob (Jake - No. 15 in UK, Jacob No, 21)Hebrew: 'supplanter, held by the heal'.
2) Michael (No. 42 in UK)
Hebrew: 'Who is like God?'
3) Ethan (No. 19 in UK)
Hebrew: Strong and optimistic
4) Joshua (No. 3 in UK)
Hebrew: God rescues
5) Daniel (No. 9 in UK)
Hebrew: God is my judge
6) Christopher (No. 85 in UK)
Greek: Bearer of Christ
7) Anthony
Latin: derived from 'Antonius'
8) William (No. 7 in UK)
Germanic: Will, desire and protection
9) Matthew (No. 18 in UK)
Hebrew: Gift of God
10) Andrew (No. 97 in UK)
Greek: Man, warrior
11) Alexander (No. 24 in UK)
Greek: Defending men
12) David
Hebrew: Beloved
13) Joseph (No. 12 in UK)
Hebrew: He will enlarge
14) Noah (No. 46 in UK)
Hebrew: Rest comfort
15) James (No. 6 in UK)
Hebrew: Supplanter
16) Ryan (NO. 25 in UK)
Gaelic: Little King
17) Logan (No. 63 in UK)
Gaelic: Hollow
18) Jayden (No. 68 in UK)
American English: Possibly derived from the Hebrew name 'Jadon' meaning grateful
19) John (No. 75 in UK)
Hebrew: God is gracious
20) Nicholas
Greek: Victory of the people
Other high scorers...
American families seem to favour names for boys that rhyme with 'Aiden' with all of the following ranking quite highly:Brayden (no. 64)
Caden (no. 92)
Kaden (no. 98)
Zayden (no. 588)
Raiden (no. 931)
Some other popular names in the top 100...
Gabriel (no. 28)
Gavin (no. 32)
Jackson (no. 33)
Mason (no. 37)
Isaac (no. 41)
Landon (no. 49)
Owen (no. 56)
Jeremiah (no. 67)
Xavier (no. 68)
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