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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I keep thinking I can't get bigger' exhausted mum-to-be sighs as she gets people's ‘eyes watering' with her GIANT bump
A MUM-TO-BE has left "eyes watering" after sharing a look at her giant baby bump. Becca is 32 weeks along in her pregnancy, but admitted she's exhausted thanks to her ever-growing stomach. 3 3 She also sighed in a video on her TikTok page that her "poor knees" are "struggling to hold my weight" and her feet are "starting to swell". Not only that but her bump has started to take a toll on her back too. In the clip, she explained she can't wear anything covering the top part of her stomach, so had rolled her top up and the waistband of her trousers down. Becca - who is expecting twins - also admitted she's been doing "too much" around the house, and has also been struggling with Braxton Hicks tightenings. "I still have to put away all my Tesco shop," she sighed. "But this is 32 week bump and I am feeling it my back. "Oh my goodness the Braxton Hicks! "It's not sore, it's just so tight." She ended the video after hearing her washing machine beeping to let her "know I have more stuff that I need to do!" In the caption, Becca admitted she's "feeling sorry for myself" at the moment. Alison Hammond, 50, shows off her huge 'baby bump' as she hits back at pregnancy rumours with toyboy lover, 27 "There is one word for it and it's 'tough'," she added. "I have not stopped all day and the Braxton Hicks are making me aware of that. "I keep thinking I can't get any bigger and then I look in the mirror and there we have it, bigger again!" "If only I could fast forward these next few weeks of pregnancy because I'm struggling," she concluded. And people in the comments admitted they'd been left stunned after seeing the size of Becca's bump. "Jeepers!!!! my eyes watered! go you," one wrote. What is the 'baby bump theory'? Can the gender of an unborn baby really be determined by the bump? Popular theory suggests a baby's gender can be revealed by the shape of the mother's bump. For years, it has been claimed that the way a woman carries their unborn child can predict whether it is a girl or a boy. If followed, the theory suggests the baby will be a boy if the bump is high and at the front. A lower, more spread out bump is said to indicate a girl. But this really is just an old wives' tale. In reality, the only way of finding out the sex of an unborn baby is through medical screening. This can be done several ways - via an ultrasound, a chromosomal blood test or through a CVS/ amniocentesis. "God that's a bump and a half girl!" another gasped. "Jeezo have a rest, poor girl," a third urged. As someone else agreed: "Oh mama - you need to put your feet up now and start nesting. "Won't be long until babas are here." "Time to start doing the bare minimum!" another added. "You're doing amazing, hold on you're nearly there!" someone else said. 3
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I keep thinking I can't get bigger' exhausted mum-to-be sighs as she gets people's ‘eyes watering' with her GIANT bump
Other people questioned just "how many babies" she's having BUMPING ALONG 'I keep thinking I can't get bigger' exhausted mum-to-be sighs as she gets people's 'eyes watering' with her GIANT bump Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM-TO-BE has left "eyes watering" after sharing a look at her giant baby bump. Becca is 32 weeks along in her pregnancy, but admitted she's exhausted thanks to her ever-growing stomach. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Becca left people stunned as she showed off her huge baby bump online Credit: tiktok//@mumlifewithbecca 3 She said she was exhausted after doing too much around the house Credit: tiktok//@mumlifewithbecca She also sighed in a video on her TikTok page that her "poor knees" are "struggling to hold my weight" and her feet are "starting to swell". Not only that but her bump has started to take a toll on her back too. In the clip, she explained she can't wear anything covering the top part of her stomach, so had rolled her top up and the waistband of her trousers down. Becca - who is expecting twins - also admitted she's been doing "too much" around the house, and has also been struggling with Braxton Hicks tightenings. "I still have to put away all my Tesco shop," she sighed. "But this is 32 week bump and I am feeling it my back. "Oh my goodness the Braxton Hicks! "It's not sore, it's just so tight." She ended the video after hearing her washing machine beeping to let her "know I have more stuff that I need to do!" In the caption, Becca admitted she's "feeling sorry for myself" at the moment. Alison Hammond, 50, shows off her huge 'baby bump' as she hits back at pregnancy rumours with toyboy lover, 27 "There is one word for it and it's 'tough'," she added. "I have not stopped all day and the Braxton Hicks are making me aware of that. "I keep thinking I can't get any bigger and then I look in the mirror and there we have it, bigger again!" "If only I could fast forward these next few weeks of pregnancy because I'm struggling," she concluded. And people in the comments admitted they'd been left stunned after seeing the size of Becca's bump. "Jeepers!!!! my eyes watered! go you," one wrote. What is the 'baby bump theory'? Can the gender of an unborn baby really be determined by the bump? Popular theory suggests a baby's gender can be revealed by the shape of the mother's bump. For years, it has been claimed that the way a woman carries their unborn child can predict whether it is a girl or a boy. If followed, the theory suggests the baby will be a boy if the bump is high and at the front. A lower, more spread out bump is said to indicate a girl. But this really is just an old wives' tale. In reality, the only way of finding out the sex of an unborn baby is through medical screening. This can be done several ways - via an ultrasound, a chromosomal blood test or through a CVS/ amniocentesis. "God that's a bump and a half girl!" another gasped. "Jeezo have a rest, poor girl," a third urged. As someone else agreed: "Oh mama - you need to put your feet up now and start nesting. "Won't be long until babas are here." "Time to start doing the bare minimum!" another added. "You're doing amazing, hold on you're nearly there!" someone else said.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I keep thinking I can't get bigger' exhausted mum-to-be sighs as she gets people's ‘eyes watering' with her GIANT bump
A MUM-TO-BE has left "eyes watering" after sharing a look at her giant baby bump. Becca is 32 weeks along in her pregnancy, but admitted she's exhausted thanks to her ever-growing stomach. 3 Becca left people stunned as she showed off her huge baby bump online Credit: tiktok//@mumlifewithbecca 3 She said she was exhausted after doing too much around the house Credit: tiktok//@mumlifewithbecca She also sighed Not only that but her bump has started to take a toll on her back too. In the clip, she explained she can't wear anything covering the top part of her stomach, so had rolled her top up and the waistband of her trousers down. Becca - who is expecting twins - also admitted she's been doing "too much" around the house, and has also been struggling with Braxton Hicks tightenings. Read more Pregnancy stories "I still have to put away all my Tesco shop," she sighed. "But this is 32 week bump and I am feeling it my back. "Oh my goodness the Braxton Hicks! "It's not sore, it's just so tight." Most read in Fabulous She ended the video after hearing her washing machine beeping to let her "know I have more stuff that I need to do!" In the caption, Becca admitted she's "feeling sorry for myself" at the moment. Alison Hammond, 50, shows off her huge 'baby bump' as she hits back at pregnancy rumours with toyboy lover, 27 "There is one word for it and it's 'tough'," she added. "I have not stopped all day and the Braxton Hicks are making me aware of that. "I keep thinking I can't get any bigger and then I look in the mirror and there we have it, bigger again!" "If only I could fast forward these next few weeks of pregnancy because I'm struggling," she concluded. And people in the comments admitted they'd been left stunned after seeing the size of Becca's bump. "Jeepers!!!! my eyes watered! go you," one wrote. What is the 'baby bump theory'? Can the gender of an unborn baby really be determined by the bump? Popular theory suggests a baby's gender can be revealed by the shape of the mother's bump. For years, it has been claimed that the way a woman carries their unborn child can predict whether it is a girl or a boy. If followed, the theory suggests the baby will be a boy if the bump is high and at the front. A lower, more spread out bump is said to indicate a girl. But this really is just an old wives' tale. In reality, the only way of finding out the sex of an unborn baby is through medical screening. This can be done several ways - via an ultrasound, a chromosomal blood test or through a CVS/ amniocentesis. "God that's a bump and a half girl!" another gasped. "Jeezo have a rest, poor girl," a third urged. As someone else agreed: "Oh mama - you need to put your feet up now and start nesting. "Won't be long until babas are here." "Time to start doing the bare minimum!" another added. "You're doing amazing, hold on you're nearly there!" someone else said. 3 She's 32 weeks along in her pregnancy, so still has a way to go Credit: tiktok//@mumlifewithbecca
ITV News
14-05-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Mum's heartbreak at 'missed chances' to save newborn who died within hours at Bradford hospital
Video report by Katie Oscroft The mother of a baby who died in hospital six hours after his birth, has said a Bradford hospital 'failed' her. Ellen Standing gave birth to Hugo at Bradford Infirmary, where he was only alive long enough to be held by his mum and brothers. He died from a severe brain injury, caused by a lack of oxygen from a placenta abruption last August. Ms Standing says there were multiple chances to save his life. She said: "Well I never thought i'd have to leave a hospital without my baby. I don't want any other mum to go through what i went through." After Hugo's death, Ms Standing received a report highlighting failures in her care that could have been prevented. A report issued soon after by the hospital says heart monitoring was not started soon enough and urgent blood tests were delayed. It said monitors were take off too early and 'continuous foetal heart monitoring was not performed'. When the monitoring was recommenced in theatre the foetal heart appeared to be bradycardic (low). There was also a "missed opportunity" to have a full neonatal team available before the Caesarean section took place. Ms Standing was deemed a high risk patient, due to her Type 2 Diabetes, smoking and hypertension, which are risk factors for placental abruption. She was dismissed by the hospital when she raised concerns of 'painful and right contractions' which were passed off as Braxton Hicks pains. Ms Standing reflected on how difficult it was to hear other babies being born and seeing other mums leaving the hospital with their babies. She said: "It's not a nice thing to do." A number of key learning points were considered by the hospital after Ms Standing's birth. A spokesperson for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: 'We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family for their sad loss. "We have shared the findings of a review following Hugo's death with Ellen, but if she wishes to discuss the contents of this report or has any unanswered questions about her care, we urge her to contact us directly either via the Maternity team or our Patient Experience team." The incident follows changes made in the hospital's neonatal department after concerns in previous years about the number of deaths. MP Naz Shah, has spoken about the standard of care on the neonatal unit, claiming basic hygiene at the hospital was not being met.
USA Today
14-02-2025
- USA Today
Why expecting parents should take a babymoon: 'Get excited for this next phase of life'
AI-assisted summary Babymoons are relaxing trips couples take before their baby is born. Experts recommend planning a babymoon within driving distance during the first few months of pregnancy. Consult a doctor before traveling to ensure it is safe for both mother and baby. Makayla Lyles and her husband took their last vacation as a family of two earlier this month. The couple drove to Charleston, South Carolina, for the weekend. It was about three hours from their home in the Upstate for a babymoon before they welcome their first child in mid-March. 'We were already in the area. My husband was on a business trip, and he just said, 'Let's just venture out and go to Charleston,' ' the 26-year-old told USA TODAY. 'Charleston is our favorite place.' They spent the weekend walking around the city's historic Rainbow Row, watching the water from the Battery and doing some shopping – including at baby boutiques. The trip was a chance to 'get a change of scenery' for Lyles, who has spent a lot of time in bed due to discomfort from Braxton Hicks contractions. It also gave them a one-on-one getaway before their daughter is born. 'Just having that time together was really special,' she said. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Babymoons can give parents-to-be a chance to unwind before their newborn comes. Lyles isn't alone in considering one. Google searches for babymoons were up 34% for December, January and February as compared to September, October and November, according to data shared with USA TODAY. Here's what to know about planning one. What is a babymoon? 'A babymoon's really a time for you and your significant other to just relax, celebrate each other, and get excited for this next phase of life,' said Mica Sangiacomo, a travel advisor with Fora Travel. Unlike a honeymoon, which is automatically more laid back with the stress of a wedding in the rearview, babymoons are marked by anticipation. 'So, it's really important to find a very zen location,' she said. Babymoons aren't necessarily just for couples, either. Travelers have also shared videos on social media of getaways with their parents and siblings, friends and even solo trips. What kind of trips make good babymoons? Sangiacomo recommended staying relatively close to home and said a destination within driving distance is 'definitely preferred.' Depending on how far along their pregnancy is, travelers may not be able to fly or take a cruise. 'My biggest piece of advice for it is, it's not a bucket list trip,' she said. 'It's a trip to really be calm and not to need a vacation from your vacation. You want to be rejuvenated and get that quality time with yourself and your significant other in a way that you won't have for years to come.' Road trips are 'very overlooked,' Sangiacomo said. In California, for instance, travelers could drive to places like Big Sur, the Napa Valley or Laguna Beach. These travelers are fed up,looking for 'simpler times.' Here's where they're going. She noted that hotels are increasingly catering to pregnant guests with amenities including prenatal spa treatments and lukewarm pools, a safer alternative to hot tubs. Access to medical care is another consideration, as some hotels or other lodging can be far from hospitals. 'Especially if it is your first pregnancy and you don't know how you're going to react, I think it's important to err on the side of safety (rather) than be in a completely foreign place or be, you know, somewhere in the woods in the States and not be able to get out,' Sangiacomo added. How to plan a babymoon If you want to take a babymoon, it's a good idea to plan within the first few months of your pregnancy, according to Sangiacomo. 'If you're due in October and you want to go to Miraval in Arizona, your window for that is very short because you don't want to go to Arizona in the summer,' she said. 'So, I think it's smart to plan pretty soon so you can narrow down those destinations in terms of weather.' Consult your doctor about whether it's safe for you to travel, she added, and consider potential health risks at any destinations you're thinking about. Zika virus, for instance, 'continues to be a risk in many countries around the world,' according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyles recommended bringing water and snacks with you, which she noted can get expensive if you constantly have to restock on the go. She added that if you're going somewhere that requires a lot of walking, consider taking a rideshare like Uber as needed so you don't overexert yourself. While hers was a quick trip, Lyles' babymoon gave her and her husband a chance to reflect on their shared past and future – particularly with so many fond memories in Charleston. 'It was just kind of a sentimental thing to go back there and say, 'Well, next time we come, we'll bring the baby with us.'' Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
