This gives some weight to old wives tales like ‘bacon for boys’, and Dr Rosenfeld, of the University of Missouri, has gone on to say that a low fat diet and long periods of fasting increase the chances of having a girl.

The research done states that taking on a high fat diet around the time of conception enhances the chances of having a boy from ten to eleven boys in every twenty. It goes on to say that daughters and sons are at different risk for diseases later in life, relating to the diet of the mother or the condition of her body during the pregnancy. For example, sons of obese mothers are more likely to suffer from obesity than daughters of the same, and potentially suffer diabetes in later life – even if the birth weights are the same.

Zoe and DJ hubby Norman Cook spent five years trying to have a brother or sister for their first child Woody. It was only after six weeks abstinence from drink that they finally succeeded, having considered IVF and even adoption beforehand.

She admits that whilst pregnant she happily ate for two (plus an additional three) and ended up a size 18, and now she is content to be healthy and do gentle exercise rather than being a celebrity mum who gets back into shape in weeks.

Refreshingly, Zoe says that she is never going to be tiny and we’re not likely to see her posing in her undies any time soon!

‘Guess what…..I’m going to be a dad again!!! We’re expecting, so happy, feel very lucky jxx’

The couple have not yet announced the sex of the baby, who will join sisters Petal Blossom Rainbow, Poppy Honey and Daisy Boo.

Also this week model and Big Brother contestant, Danielle Lloyd, has announced that she is four months pregnant with footballer Jamie O’Hara. The baby is due in July and the news is made all the more special because, as a sufferer of Polysystic Ovary Syndrome, Danielle was once told that she would never be able to have children.

Our best wishes go out to both couples at this wonderful time.

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9 Fashion @ Mummy K currently boasts some beautiful summer pieces just to get you in the mood for the season to come, such as the stunning Venus Maxi Dress which is currently selling for £54 (10% off all items on site this week).  You will feel as much at home on the beach as you will on an evening out in this eye catching little number, and with it’s figure skimming comfort you’ll never want to take it off!

Moving away from the fashion, have you ever heard of the belly bandit? I have to admit that I haven’t but I like the sound of it even now 3 years after having my last child. This innovative product is an abdominal compression binder which boasts the ability to help you get back to your pre-pregnancy shape! It sells at £44.95 (with 10% off) and apparently tightens and shrinks your stomach post pregnancy.

Then, from figure fixing to fashion accesorizing I want to talk about JJ Cole, a company which creates stylish and affordable products to make parenting simpler. Just have a look at this mega stylish ‘theory’ nappy bag (right) with a wonderfully clean exterior and a feature rich interior. It is water-resistant, with an easy to wipe outer material and sells (with 10% discount) at £62.99. This is only one of a varied selection of products to be found on the Mummy K website.

They’re new, they’re exciting on they’re here for good so check out the website for yourself and see what Mummy K can do for you!

La Fee Noire (The Black Fairy)

Regular readers of my blog will know that I have, on occasion, featured La Fee Noire and today I have a very exciting update from our very own black fairy.

Rachel has just launched a new designer range of petite lingerie from a company called HOTmilk and, in her own words, ‘it’s lush!’ The collection features beautiful pieces such as the HOTmilk Cherry Bomb Chic Non Wired Bra (featured right) at a very reasonable £27.

As if that wasn’t enough, La Fee Noire has also decided to introduce a celebrity endorsed brand of maternity sports wear known as Sporty Bump. A range created for women who are keen to continue to exercie throughout their pregnancies, and is also perfect for new mums-to-be who wish to get back into shape. The word on the street is that this particular brand of maternity sports clothing is VERY popular with the ex-Eastenders mums.

To give you a taste of what to expect from La Fee Noire’s new sports range then there’s no better example than the Cross Over Style Maternity Sports Top (pictured left) at £20. This top comes with inner bra support, providing amazing comfort and the wonderfully versatile design will look as much at home in the gym as it will in a yoga class!

My advice is to click on in to La Fee Noire to see what other wonderous surprises are there by clicking on www.lafeenoire.com

Currently women in the UK are entitled to one year off work, the first six weeks paid at 90% and then 33 weeks on Statutory Maternity Pay, with remainder being unpaid. This new proposal will go before the European parliament in March, but there are some concerns that it could lead to a certain amount of discrimination towards women of child-bearing age should these new rules come to pass.

There is no guarantee that this proposal will be given the go-ahead as a similar one was voted out 18 months ago. That one proposed 20 weeks maternity leave with 6 at full pay.

For more on this story go to the BBC News website at http://news.bbc.co.uk

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