away if the jaundice hasn’t gone by two weeks, if it only starts to develop a week after a baby was born, or if the baby’s poo is chalky white, as this can indicate an underlying liver problem.’ Read our guide to the first week with your new born

Babies born before 26 weeks in England have a higher chance of surviving than ever before, according to new reports.The study, carried out by EPICure, looked at premature births in England in 1995 and 2006, found a 13% improvement in survival rates

your toddler first sees you after the birth. Give your toddler a big hug first, then introduce her to the new baby after a few minutes. Buying a present for the new baby to give to his or her older sibling may help!Stick with routinePlan how you can

After your baby is born his umbilical cord will be clamped and cut. This is painless for you and your baby and where the cored joined his tummy there will be a 2-3cm stump. This area is delicate and will need a little extra attention until the cord

Dad-of-four Austin Healey is so brilliantly placed to share his wisdom on life as a modern dad that he admits to suffering from postnatal depression after the birth of his first daughter. 'It's true,' he says. 'After Ellie-Mae was born, Lou (Louise

to know about looking after and caring for your new baby. Financial help is covered with action plans to take control and plan your money, as well as info on what benefits might be available for families.The going home booklet offers practical

caring for her. Answer: Looking after a baby is physically and emotionally exhausting, especially when you’re experiencing broken nights because of a newborn’s sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation is actually a form of torture! ‘Lack of sleep can

paternity leave when their baby arrives. But be warned – very few employers offer paid leave, meaning that a whopping 40% of new dads don’t take it. However, new Additional Paternity Leave, means that all dads of babies born on or after 3 April, 2011, can

’t believe how much love” they feel for their bundle(s) of joy. 1. Pink and Carey Hart: It’s difficult not to find your cockles warmed by the sight of this toned, tattooed and alternative couple taking their new baby Willow for tacos. In fact it warmed your

?A Special care and premature baby charity Bliss recommends that weaning starts when your baby is between five and seven months old, basing that on the actual age from birth, ie calculated from the date your baby was born, however premature your baby was