this and have a successful bedtime routine where your baby can settle herself, then by the time she's 4 to 6 months, she could be sleeping for up to 10 or 11 hours a night.Restoring the peaceSometimes a sleep routine can go wrong, and this is when a sleep plan

'At my 12-week scan I was told that I had a cyst on my left ovary, which was approximately the size of a grapefruit. I was not in pain; until the scan I was unaware that it was there. By 16 weeks I was in pain so I rang maternity who told me to go

every day, but it’s a proper slog.’Nicky, married to Rob, a civil engineer, has been open about the fact she had a tough time during the labour and birth. ‘Ben was a big baby – 9lb 10oz – and he was stuck in a tricky position,’ says Nicky. ‘After a five

into a “resting” phase for 2 or 3 monthsThen gradually falls out, usually when you’re brushing or washing your hair. The growth cycle then starts again. At any one time, about 10 percent of the hair on your scalp is in a resting phase, and about 90

Suitable for freezing600g/1¼lb potatoes4tbsp milk40g/1½oz butterSalt and ground black pepperOil for frying1 medium leek, finely chopped1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced½ stick celery, finely diced350g/12oz minced turkey or chicken2tbsp tomato ketchup1tsp thyme

on 0870 777 3060 if you have any worries. A miscarriage can be devastating so don't be afraid to ask for support. Talk to someone or get details of support groups, call the Miscarriage Association helpline on 01924 200 799 or 0131 334 8883 in Scotland

helps clear a stuffy nose while gargling with salt water eases a sore throatWhat's safe: Cough lozenges and the occasional paracetamolAvoid: Big doses of vitamin C (no more than 60mg a day), Lemsip and Benylin as they contain decongestants, and anti

, as studies show 30% of pregnant women don't get enough iron in their diets.'To build up you iron stores, eat more red meat, lentils, soya, leafy green veg and dried apricots. And drink orange juice, as vitamin C helps with iron absorption.'Nettle tea is also

1. Ease teething pain You'll need:  A clean flannel. What to do:  Fold the flannel into a triangle, dip a corner in water and freeze. When pain strikes, let your baby gnaw on the frozen end. Don't give straight from the freezer as it could cause

body will already be getting ready to ovulate again in a few days time.Other ways to spot when you're at your most fertileTaking your temperatureImmediately after you ovulate, your body temperature also rises by a tiny amount - it can be just 0.2°C