.Yeast infections - thrush - are also more common in pregnancy due to a change in the levels of acidity in the vagina - discharge is often 'curd-like' and accompanied by itchiness.It's not dangerous and treatment with a cream or pessary from a pharmacy or your

. Remember that less daytime sleep means your baby will need more sleep at night: the average amount of sleep at this age is 14-15 hours in 24. At ten months Your tot may be standing and pulling himself onto his feet more now, but podiatrists suggest you don

in and up, arching your back like a cat. Hold and squeeze for between five and 10 seconds. Relax and repeat as often as you can.Wrist aches: Although carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with repetitive strain injury, some pregnant women experience similar

, and is more common from 12 weeks, but can happen earlier.Groin pain can be a sign of symphysis pubis dysfunction, where pregnancy hormones cause ligaments to relax. Symptoms can appear from week 12 of your pregnancy onwards and often feel like a muscle spasm

and twelve months. Toddlers should receive their first immunisations at 13 months, and then three years. For more information on the routine childhood immunisation programme visit immunisation.nhs.ukQ When should a premature baby have their first injection

Babies born before 37 weeks gestation are considered premature, and according to Tommy's the baby charity, around 7% of all babies born in the UK in the years 2001/2002 were born prematurely.Some babies born early are fine; they are just small

Babies born before 37 weeks gestation are considered premature, and according to Tommy's the baby charity, around 7% of all babies born in the UK in the years 2001/2002 were born prematurely.Some babies born early are fine; they are just small

are due to chlamydia infection. Approximately 10% of all women who contract chlamydia will become infertile as a result of PID. This equates to 30,000 women a year becoming infertile. The peak age for chlamydia infection in women is between 16 and 19

who develop middle ear infections or tonsil abscesses as a result of withholding treatment has remained the same.It goes to show that today’s approach to antibiotics means children are less likely to take medicines they don’t need. Overuse

Midwife Nikki replies: There are several theories on this. One concern was whether it puts your baby at risk of infection, but the latest thinking is that it doesn't. Some experts even suggest that bathing can reduce the risk, as water births show