Farah Ishaq

Columnist

Farah Ishaq is a soon-to-be first time mum - doing it solo. A freelance journalist, she contributes to a variety of music and celeb publications, including AOL Music UK, Spinner and NME.

Complaints you hear when you fly with a baby (and what you wish you could reply)

By Farah Ishaq, Apr 5, 2012

What is it about the general sight of an infant on a flight that makes people's blood boil (especially when she hasn't even cried)? With the holiday season kicking off, here are my personal top five phrases other passengers have said in my general direction.

Week 36: Birth-day

By Farah Ishaq, Aug 9, 2011

Dumped when pregnant and facing motherhood alone, follow mum-to-be Farah Ishaq's bumpy journey to motherhood. On 30th December V arrived!

Week 35: The countdown

By Farah Ishaq, Aug 2, 2011

Dumped when pregnant and facing motherhood alone, follow mum-to-be Farah Ishaq's bumpy journey to motherhood. This week she is given a harsh deadline...

Week 34: Scans and steroids

By Farah Ishaq, Jul 26, 2011

Dumped when pregnant and facing motherhood alone, follow mum-to-be Farah Ishaq's bumpy journey to motherhood. This week she prepares for a premature baby

Week 33: Growth restrictions

By Farah Ishaq, Jul 19, 2011

From the get-go, pregnancy as with probably all medical 'conditions', is surrounded by lots of panic-inducing symptoms. Google anything that's bugging you and your symptoms will inevitably lead to your untimely demise, especially if you read anything on Yahoo answers.