Norovirus is a highly contagious bug that spreads quickly, and can cause nasty bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea. It's often known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’ - although it can be caught at any time of the year - and as the most common stomach bug in the UK, it's important to reco...

Every labour is different - from the way it starts to how quickly it progresses.Getting to know the distinct phases will help you feel prepared for when labour comes on, recognise the signs that your baby is on its way, what happens at each stage

Children reach their language milestone as their own pace. However, below is an approximate guide to how your baby’s communication skills develop during the first year. 0-3 MonthsShe’s making eye contact, smiling, kicking, and gurgling. By 1 ½ to 2

it was 300mg. Too much caffeine is thought to be linked to low birth weights, so bear in mind it’s also found in tea and cola, as well as coffee. Click forward to check out our guide of how much caffeine is in our favourite drinks.... Caffeine during

You probably know you should be eating healthy food to benefit you and your growing child, but exactly how many vitamins and minerals do you need to consume during pregnancy? Read on to find out.Your healthy pregnancy diet

A lot of women experiment with alternative therapies when they decide to start a family, whether it's to help them get pregnant or to cure some of the side effects of early pregnancy.Acupuncture is one of the most popular. The treatment is based on the belief that an energy, or l...

Your newborn’s skin may be something that you love to touch, but it is also extremely delicate and needs special care. WASHING THEIR HAIRUse a shampoo especially for babies (try Babeeze Organic Bath Wash and Shampoo, £6.50, my-skincare.co.uk) as needed, you won’t need to wash you...

Rest your baby with his head in the crook of your arm so that you're facing each other and his body is pressed against youHow to bottle feed

Sit comfortably before you start breastfeeding. Choose a supportive chair and lay your baby across your lap.Rest him on a cushion or pillow to raise your baby to the same level as your breasts.How to breastfeed

Rest your baby with his head in the crook of your arm so that you're facing each other and his body is pressed against youHow to bottle feed