with you to let her know you want to breastfeed. She can then ensure you hold your baby as soon as he's born. This is important as studies show early skin-to-skin contact with your baby improves the chances of them latching on. Lay your baby naked on your

are saying months before she utters her first word, making it even more important to talk to your baby.The study suggests that, rather than indulging in baby talk, parents should speak to babies normally from a young age as it may improve their child

births. From a health viewpoint, this is ideal.Studies of women who conceive a baby within six months of a previous birth are more at risk of complications. It’s thought to be due to your body not having time to recover from the demands of pregnancy

what the risks are.  Cannabis does not appear to be associated with a significant increase in the risk of birth defects.However, studies have shown that cannabis used throughout pregnancy is associated with babies having a lower birth-weight than

to kick around on their play gyms say the guidelines issued.By 2050, it’s predicted that almost two-thirds of children could be too heavy for their height and British children have been shown in studies to be amongst the worst.The advice issued by England

to aid the baby’s growth and development, but a study by the University of Bristol found that mums gaining more than the recommended amount struggled to lose the excess after birth. The health of almost 4,000 women was assessed sixteen years after

of the dangers association with C-sections to try and change their minds.Research has shown C-sections to be far riskier than the natural alternative, with some studies suggesting mothers find it harder to bond with their newborn while recovering from surgery

parents to give their children the MMR and says it is safe.‘Vaccines have to undergo years of clinical trials before they are licensed. Studies from around the world have not found a link, and the majority of experts believe the vaccine doesn't cause

the secret.An uncanny resemblance was spotted between Zachary and ‘Daddy’ Sir Elton when the two were photographed during a visit to the Venice Biennale. A 1995 study in Nature found that newborn babies often look like their fathers, which is thought

increase the risk of:Congenital malformation (a physical birth defect)Stillbirth, Death within 4 weeks of birthPremature birthMacrosomia (oversized babies)Previous studies showed the system could help children with type 1 diabetes, but until now it had