Falling head over heels in love with your newborn is one of the best things about being a mum, and the bond between a mother and her child is one of he most powerful forces in nature.Before birthThe process of bonding starts long before birth

the corner from each other, and were both single by then. So I asked her out for a drink. And things just went from there. ‘Denise is the most amazing mum,’ he continues. ‘She’s just a natural. And I truly love being a dad. I remember my first cuddle

A third of all fertility problems lie with the man, so it makes sense that your partner gets his health and body in great shape if you're trying to get pregnant. This is especially important, since it's thought there's been a decline in the quality and quantity of sperm in the l...

The number of twins born in the UK has risen 50% in the last 20 years. Having one baby is hard enough, but two to feed, bathe, cuddle, love and bring up can help bring even the most natural 'earth mother' type teetering towards the edge. The moment

the third stage of labour - delivery of the placenta. Natural delivery of the placenta is generally not recommended with a multiple birth because of the increased risk of bleeding with a larger placenta. An injection of Syntometrine will contract the uterus

 to catch swine flu because in pregnancy their natural immune system is suppressed, so if they do catch it they are more likely to suffer complications. However it's important to stress that the risk of complications is still very small and most pregnant

with the Ice Ice Baby Bamboo Teether, a natural, soothing teether made out of bamboo fabric with carefully places knots designed to be dipped in water and then frozen to create a cool, antibacterial surface for baby to chew on.Finalists in the Sleep category

No matter how stoic or dismissive you are about illness or pain in 'real' life, when you're expecting a baby, it's only natural to feel anxious about every little niggle. Is it normal? Does it mean there's something wrong with the baby? Have I done

at some stage in our lives without becoming ill, and they help us build up natural immunity (protection against the disease). They are passed from person to person through coughing and sneezing, but they will rarely cause disease. Occasionally, these germs

, introduce them to colourful illustrated books. Begin with those that only have one picture per page. Point at the pictures and describe them.Take turnsThis way babies can mimic the patterns of natural conversation. Try a simple game like rolling a ball