.Here are six tried-and-tested ways to make your baby's arrival as easy as possible.1 Chill out at homeDon't feel you have to rush to the hospital at the very first twinge. If you can bear it, and your midwife agrees, stay at home for as long as possible because

), your age and blood test information to estimate your risk of having a baby with Down’s syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities. If you’re expecting twins, check if they’re likely to share a placenta or have one each. A shared placenta means

cotton). Splash out on something indulgent like your favourite body cream or perfume, too. You deserve it.Road test all your equipmentYou've got around to buying the baby gear, but don't relax just yet - unpack it, set it up and make sure you and your

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? Kate: Yes six weeks! We‘d planned to wait a year before starting a family, but Otis had other ideas! I found out I was pregnant a week before the wedding. I’d been having stomach pains and had an inkling I should do a test. I couldn’t believe it when

-inflammatories, wuch as ibuprofenDown-there infectionsWhat you can do: Ask your GP for a urine test if you feel a burning sensation or find it hard to pee. Water or cranberry juice can hep. In bad cases you may need antibioticsWhat's safe: Canesten OasisEczemaWhat you

Thrilled, terrified or just downright freaked out? There’s no doubt that as soon as you see that positive pregnancy test, your whole world changes. Midwife Jane Munro, of the Royal College of Midwives, explains, ‘Your hormones go into overdrive

having to be a daily routine - once a week is fine. If your newborn is agitated by going in the bath, a daily top and tail is enough to keep her skin free of irritation. Always test bathwater with your elbow - it should feel just warm and be no more than

for a test. If it's clear, take a weekend to retrain her gently, with a sought-after treat if she stays dry all weekend.She thinks it's a toyQ I've just started potty training my little girl, Ella, who has just turned two. She seems to be willing

-minded' mothers - and the development of children by the age of 2. Children whose mothers fell into this category had higher test scores in language and play. These results were regardless of background, support, or maternal depression. ‘This study shows how