A study of 450 women from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, asked women about which positions they slept in at night. The group who slept on their left side in the later stages of pregnancy had a slightly lower chance of having a stillborn baby, 1.96 per 1,000 births. The ...

was eight months pregnant with Finn. But I've now got a job working from home and I'm seeing this as a chance to get a better work/life balance with the boys. I'll be there for them, but at the same time, I'll still have my own identity.' ‘I feel better

For an easier labour, try making some simple changes to your diet:1. Two weeks before you're due, add complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and oatcakes to your diet to boost your energy levels.2. Raspberry leaf tea can help relax and tone up your uterus for labour. It's safe ...

."Suggested courses of action include appointing employees to coordinate specific services such as study, training and advice for fathers, as well as keeping better data on teenage fatherhood.The findings are thought to be related to social change, with more fathers

Sleep problems can lower the fertility of young men, claims a new study.Researchers found that the sperm count of young men who suffered disturbed sleep was more than a third lower than those who slept more, reports the Telegraph. The results also revealed that men who suffered d...

to be ‘frozen off' by a doctor.  Symptoms that need medical help Minor illnesses usually get better with some home nursing and TLC, but monitor your baby's symptoms and don't hesitate to seek medical advice if you're worried, especially if your baby has any

Even if you didn't bother with organic produce before you had a baby, perhaps you've started thinking more about what goes into the food you serve now you're a mum.If you are considering going organic, these five reasons for doing so could help make up your mind:1. Protect your c...

Our word discipline comes from the Latin word 'to teach'. There are often more desirable and effective options than punishment to encourage your children to behave.The NSPCC recommends 'positive discipline'. Click through to find out how it works... How to give positive disciplin...

Have you ever wondered what your midwife is doing when she reaches for a tape measure to check the distance from the top to the bottom of your bump? She's measuring your fundal growth to give an indication of how your unborn baby is growing in the womb.New research out today reve...

Midwife Nikki replies:There's not much difference between clips or stitches, as long as they're kept as clean and dry as possible. Stitches can be individual stitches or a long running stitch, often secured with a bead at each end. On the fifth day, the midwife cuts the bead at o...