or 200g lighter than normal - with an increased risk of complications after birth, too. If you need help giving up, call the NHS Pregnancy Smoking Helpline on 0800 169 9169 for support and advice.Lorna Bird is the Prima Baby/Mamas & Papas Midwife

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The first year is critical for your baby; development is so fast that his or her brain will quadruple in size during these 12 months.We all want our babies to grow into healthy, happy toddlers, and giving them fun mental stimulation will help

Every mum wants her baby to grow into a healthy, happy toddler. Giving her some fun, mental stimulation helps develop new brain ‘connections’ which form part of her adult brain.Mummy TimeSpending quality time with your child benefits her in so many different ways. She picks up he...

, what’s the first thing you should do when it comes to your underwear?”Julia: “The most important thing is to go along and get bra fitted because if you’re in the wrong size bra and you’re pregnant as well, you’ve almost got into the wrong size anyway. I

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It’s week 29 of your pregnancy. By now your baby is gaining weight at a rate of about 25g a day and you’ll probably have gained 20lbs in total.Does bump size matter?Everything you need to know about the third triemester.Your baby The soft bones

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