Ovulation usually occurs about 14 days after your period, but if your cycle is longer or shorter than 28 days your fertile period will be later or earlier accordingly.During your monthly cycle the body goes through various changes to prepare

and falls asleep easily.He resists the idea of a nap but eventually falls asleep and sleeps an hour or longer. He wakes up in the morning in a good mood but gets whiny and cranky as the day progresses.He has more patience early in the day but is more easily

Read on to be fully prepared for B-dayAs your big day approaches you'll no doubt be feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement, especially if you're a first-time mum. How will labour start? What will it feel like? When should you call your midwife

Newborns sleep for about 16 hours out of every 24, split into periods of 2-4 hours and divided equally between day and night.Most can distinguish night from day by 10 weeks. By the end of the third month, the frequency of daytime naps drops from

pregnantEvery month you have a fertile ‘window' - a few days when you can become pregnant. This is when your ovary releases an egg, or you ovulate. In the days around ovulation, your body changes. This is because there are four hormones controlling

On the go!Essential summer kit to keep your little one happy and safe - whether you're travelling by plane, train or carHave baby will travel

Read our good poo guide to find out what's in a nappy.A newbornThe greenish-black stuff in his nappy in the early days isn't poo, it's meconium - a substance in an unborn baby's intestines. Talk to your midwife if he doesn't pass any in his first

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