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In the first three months, your baby will be growing and developing a lot. We look at what to expect at this age – from feeding to bath time to sleep.
Now your baby is six months old they will start exploring the world more. This will be a busy time for you. Here’s what to expect.
Playtime has a significant role in your baby’s development. Here we discuss baby play and communication and tips for interacting together.
While babies develop at different rates here are the milestones you might expect. Get ready for rolling, crawling, cruising and more.
Andy Crisp talks about experiencing postnatal depression after his daughter was born. How he felt and how he found the support to feel better.
Here, new dad Ross Hunt shares his story of postnatal depression and his advice for parents going through the same experience.
Sara Liyanage was a busy working mum who juggled her job, the school run, housework and play dates – until she found out she had breast cancer. She tells us why she wrote a book, Ticking off Breast Cancer, and how other mums with breast cancer can get…
Christina Kelly struggled for years with eating difficulties, but her relationship with food worsened during pregnancy. Here she tells us what happened…
Tagged with: Dads-to-be, Emotions
Ross Hunt talks about his experience of postnatal depression and why all dads need to be more open about how they're feeling and seek help if they need it.
NCT dad John* tells us about his wife’s bipolar depression, which the birth of their daughter triggered, and their journey to diagnosing and treating it

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