It’s week 9 of your pregnancy and your body shape is changing subtly as your baby increases in size.Your baby He’s the size of a grape – about 2cm long. Sex organs are forming and his eyelids are growing. His heart beats twice as fast as yours

Midwife Nikki says: For most women, the usual pregnancy sickness starts to ease from around 14 weeks. Some weight loss is natural when you are suffering from vomiting during  pregnancy, but I feel you should see your GP, who may suggeest blood tests

of pregnancy and baby care.YOUR BABY He is almost fully formed and is starting to look like a little human being. He has a recognisable chin, snub nose and a large forehead. He is swallowing and clenching his fists. By the end of this week, he’ll be almost

For years parents and experts alike have been discussing the right age to introduce this tasty delight to little ones. Although some mums go by the ‘Grandma knows best’ rule of delaying it until 9 months, the reality is that you can introduce

By week 7 you may be starting to feel some classic pregnancy symptoms, as your baby is developing rapidly!Your Baby He’s about 9mm long by week 7, the size of a coffee bean. His head is emerging, already large in relation to his tiny body. He has

New mum Vanessa Lachey has taken to Twitter to share the first picture of her and Nick Lachey's beautiful 2-week-old baby boy, Camden. The excited first-time mum tweeted: "@NickSLachey and I are honored and humbled to introduce you to the new Love

It is a happy 31st birthday indeed for the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge, who will be spending the day celebrating in a low-key fashion with husband Prince William at their home in Anglesey. Kate, who is confirmed to be around the 12 week mark

-hand car seat – it could have been damaged in a car accident and therefore be unsafe.DO: Once fitted correctly, your car seat should hardly move at all – if it’s loose, then it’s not safe.DO: Check the fit of the car seat every few weeks, and re

and emotional due to hormones. Take folic acid until week 12. Eat little and often. Drink lots of fluids. Start the day with bland food like toast. Week 7 Your baby He’s about 9mm – the size of a coffee bean. His head is emerging, and there are buds

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