Moon Daisy

I'm a chocoholic, animal lover, book reader, carer, rambler, green tea drinker, tai chi enthusiast, mother, espresso worshipper, embracer of nature, reading supporter, synesthesist, cooking experimenter, life-long learner and citizen of London and the world.

I'm fascinated by pregnancy, liquorice, trees and guinea pigs.

And my work, life, hubs and future hubs reflect this.

In the Spotlight

Early Pregnancy Symptoms in the First Month

Get information about the various symptoms you may see during your first month of pregnancy—such as spotting, mood swings, and fatigue—and why you experience them.

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Can you get pregnant while breastfeeding?

Yes you can! There are many amazing reasons to breastfeed, but breastfeeding as a form of contraception isn't necessarily one of them.

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How Can Dogs Sense When You Are Pregnant?

How can dogs know that you're pregnant (sometimes even before you do)? This article explains the theories behind this phenomenon as well as some signs that observant friends and family may pick up on.

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The First Three Months of Pregnancy - Keeping the Secret!

Many women refrain from going public about their pregnancy until after the three-month mark, when the risk of miscarriage is said to significantly reduce and they've had that reassuring first scan.

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When Giving Birth Is The First Sign Of Pregnancy

Stranger than Fiction? Most long-term Eastenders fans will have come across this phenomenon before. Teenager Sonia suffers stomach pains, and goes into labour with baby Chloe, Continue »

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Wimbledon, Grass Soup and a Randy Dog

Getting my daughter off to sleep for her nap, window open to let in some air, I could hear the gentle noises of other people in their gardens. A spade quietly clanking against something, some birds...

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  Visiting Europe

  America vs Europe; Which is the Best Place to Live?

  12 years ago

  Well, I've never lived in America although I have been there a few times now. And I feel that this more than qualifies me to answer this question about the good, the bad and the ugly sides of living in America and Europe! (Please note that this is a light-hearted piece, and not a general dig at...

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  Pregnancy

  Early Pregnancy Symptoms in the First Month

  8 weeks ago

  Get information about the various symptoms you may see during your first month of pregnancy—such as spotting, mood swings, and fatigue—and why you experience them.

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  Pregnancy

  How Can Dogs Sense When You Are Pregnant?

  2 years ago

  How can dogs know that you're pregnant (sometimes even before you do)? This article explains the theories behind this phenomenon as well as some signs that observant friends and family may pick up on.