selection that meet the new guidelines. By choosing the colour and style and allowing them to decorate it with stickers this will encourage them to feel happy to use their seat and they can enjoy showing it off to friends and family EXPLAIN SAFETY

Children develop at different rates so don't panic if your child is behind others. Signs of real problems tend to show up at about 1 year and include: Not making eye contact or responding to greetings or her name. Not using or understanding single words by around

after having a show at 20 weeks. Baby Charlotte weighed just 2lb 1oz and spent 11 weeks on oxygen in hospital before she was allowed home.Sarah's second baby was born even earlier at 23 weeks weighing a mere 1lb. Tiny Isabelle spent 18 weeks in hospital

mothers and babies were protected.' But you should take the time to assess services provided by your local unit, using the results of the Commission's review to help improve the quality of your own care.For example, if the review shows your trust is weak

muscles can become weakened during pregnancy, causing post-birth complications such as stress incontinence. ‘Become an expert at pelvic floor exercises before the birth,’ says midwife Sharon. Ask your midwife to show you how, and try to do six sets a day

for and not available on the NHS.Advantages Research shows having a doula results in shorter, less-painful labours.Disadvantages The cost - an experienced doula charges between £300 and £600.It helps to know Doulas can support you after the birth as well. To find out

and urine – and will calculate your due date. She will also take your medical history, and you may be offered a blood test. 10-14 weeks Dating/booking scan. This shows your baby’s heartbeat, checks your dates tally with your baby’s development, and lets

the baby shows signs of distress and needs to be delivered quickly. Other ‘emergencies' include the placenta detaching from the wall of the uterus, or your blood pressure shooting up because of eclampsia. Having an elective Caesarean is major surgery

is lying low), fibroids, an oddly-shaped womb or, rarely, there’s a problem that could probably be identified by an ultrasound scan.Q Is there anything I can do to help my baby to turn?A You could ask your midwife to show you some exercises that may help

by showing them the images on the camera, or better still letting them take some photos themselves.Don’t say cheese! Never tell a child they must smile for the camera, as you’ll end up with a classic artificial ‘school photo’ look. If you can interact