Some children manage to go through the night without wetting the bed much earlier than others, and evidence suggests that genetics has a major influence over night-time dryness - so if you or your partner got the hang of it easily, odds are your

suggested that this is the safest carrier available because it only opens on one side. This feature makes it easy and safe to put the baby into and take out and means there is no chance the baby can fall out. In addition, the sides are designed with wide

Women who are stressed while trying to conceive are more likely to have girls, suggests a study by researchers from Oxford University.The research showed that future mums-to-be facing pressure at home, at work or in their relationships in the months

own home this time,' suggests Gill Perks of Gentlebirth antenatal classes.You could also try a HypnoBirthing course where you learn to visualise a positive outcome.For support after a  difficult birth, contact The Birth Trauma Association.

Research suggests that getting enough sleep could help new mums regain their figures.An extra two hours a night can make a major difference, say researchers at Harvard Medical School. They discovered that a lack of sleep triggers hormonal changes

suggested that the best chance of a successful fertilisation and getting pregnant is in the first 12 hours after ovulation. 2. Sperm have an average survival time of three to four days. So if you can work out exactly when you're ovulating and make sure

multiple pregnancy.The normal pressure caused by your baby’s growth and movements will not cause the cervix to open.An ultrasound scan at around 20 weeks can be offered to check that the cervix is closed. It is not done routinely, but is suggested for women

.'Evidence suggests that perineal massage during the later stages of pregnancy reduces the damage that occurs during birth,' says midwife Kim Mason.Read on for more information about helping heal your body after birth. Getting over a vaginal birth

What is suggested for the delivery of your twins will depend on a number of factors.Firstly, the type of twins you are having is very important.For identical twins, many obstetricians will recommend they are delivered by a planned C-section to avoid

There is a theory, known as the 'hygiene hypothesis' which suggests that an environment that is too clean in the early years can be bad for a child's health.It is backed up by research from Warwick University, which found that having a cat or dog