-year low, only 2,300 children were adopted last year.Mr Narey, 55, has been appointed the Ministerial Adviser on Adoption to significantly improve the current system. Among his recommendations to improve the system, Martin Narey suggests: League tables

in Malibu over the summer to enjoy some sunshine time with the new arrival, a sister for their three boys Brooklyn (12), Romeo (8)and Cruz (6). The baby’s name is yet to be confirmed too, and suggestions that the name Atlanta is top of the Beckhams list have

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

Pregnant women can drink up to half a glass of wine a day without it affecting the health and size of the baby, according to a new report. Latest research which reviewed 36 studies on the issue suggests mothers-to-be can drink up to 10g of alcohol

the daily recommendation of 1g of salt.Researchers Vicky Cribb and Pauline Emmet also found that cows milk, which is given to most babies, contains almost four times the amount of salt found in breast milk. They said: "This research suggests that clear

-cosmetic moisturisers that soothe and help relieve itchy dry skin. Keeping your child's skin moisturised will help ease the dry flakiness that characterises typical eczema outbreaks and discourage scratching. Click through for some suggestions of skin-friendly products

pregnant women. There is no evidence to suggest the flu vaccine will cause any harm to pregnant women or their unborn babies.For more info on flu, how to protect your family and the flu vaccine, visit your GP or go to nhs.uk/conditions/flu-jab.For more

of choline from food, but some studies have suggested that as many as one in four women may be deficient. So what should mums-to-be be tucking into on a regular basis? Egg yolks, bacon, offal, like liver and kidneys, milk, wheatgerm, spinach and other green

and generates strong feelings both for and against. A number of epidemiological research studies have appeared in the last few years suggesting that babies who are regularly given a dummy when put down to sleep are less likely to die suddenly and unexpectedly

-3 - every day.'Evidence suggests babies who have a good supply of DHA before birth or through breastmilk or fortified formula, have improved eye and brain development,' says Prof Stewart Forsyth from Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.'DHA early in life can