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Snuggly PJs, babygrows and a whole buffet of snacks. Here’s what you should think about adding to your bag when you go into labour.
Tagged with: Common discomforts, First trimester, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester
Being pregnant during hot weather can be challenging. We discuss the risks of hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy, and how to beat the heat.
Tagged with: Baby and toddler health, Summer with your baby
There’s a bee coming towards your baby’s tiny foot and you can’t work the parasol. Hot weather with a newborn can be… testing. Here’s how to navigate it.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, Baby development, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, Baby and toddler development, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, Emotional and social development
It’s amazing to watch our babies learn social skills, smile and interact. Professor Angelica Ronald looks at the stages of social development and how parents can encourage their baby at each step.
Tagged with: Planning birth, Coping strategies for labour and birth, Birth supporters, Dads and partners
Having a birth partner or doula can help a woman to feel more in control and better supported during labour. Find out about more about the role of a birth partner.
What’s the best way for dads to bond with their babies? Dr Anna Machin shares tips on how dads can connect with their babies from the start – even before they’re born.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, Feeding your baby or toddler, Challenges, Tips for dads and partners
This article looks at how partners can help support breastfeeding in the early days.
Tagged with: Planning birth, Giving birth at home, Places of birth and care options
Here’s how you can go about planning a home birth.
Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, Crying and comforting, Crying
Do you wonder whether your baby cries too much? It’s useful to know what’s ‘normal’ so here we discuss how much crying you might expect.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, Early days, Feeding your baby or toddler, How to achieve comfortable and effective feeding
Read our tips on when to breastfeed your baby and how much milk they need.