-borne bugs such as listeria and toxoplasma can infect your baby and cause health problems."Summer loving

Adding a sachet of Boots Pharmaceuticals Rehydration Treatment (£2.99, Boots) to a glass of water replaces salts and fluids which have been lost during illness.Check with your GP before using. Ease the quease

Obese or overweight women are more likely to develop health complications during pregnancy, new research out today has revealed.The study found that their risk of gestational diabetes was increased four-fold and they were also three times as likely

Is your child teething, or are you thinking about what to do when she starts? Do you know when to start cleaning your baby’s first teeth?Babyexpert and our sister magazine Prima Baby want to hear your thoughts about first tooth care.We hope you can tell us about the biggest chall...

Most children will suffer a bout of conjunctivitis as some stage. It's a common complaint where eyes turn sticky, red and itchy. It's usually harmless and clears up quickly, but can be a cause for concern in babies under a month old.What is it?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of...

As Depression Awareness Week begins, natal psychotherapist Lori Fitzgerald has claimed that the treatment available for sufferers of Post Natal Depression (PND) is inadequate with too much reliance on prescription medication.In a statement, released by the Fertility and Birth Net...

Rhesus disease hit the headlines recently when a Manchester University audit discovered a number of pregnant women had not received the correct treatment.Amongst the many health checks, tests and injections you will undergo while pregnant is one

Summer is a great time for your baby to get outside and have fun, but it's also important to be aware of potential dangers. Read GP Dr Rob Hicks' advice on keeping your little ones safe this summer.Avoid insects'Make sure your children are aware that some insects can bite and sti...

.Medical expert's opinionPregnancy and family health expert Dr Dawn Harper says: "The linea nigra is the dark line that runs down the midline of the tummy in pregnant women. It is a normal part of pregnancy and is caused by the hormonal changes. it is often more

to take 10 micrograms a day during pregnancy and while breastfeeding), your health visitor may advise you to give her vitamin drops containing vitamin D from the age of one month.