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Smoking during pregnancy: What expectant mums need to know


March 1, 2013 at 9:42 am

The smoking ban in public places has been followed by a fall in the number of babies born before 37 weeks in three successive years.

What can trigger acute morning sickness?


December 11, 2012 at 4:09 pm

The Duchess of Cambridge was rushed in to hospital recently after suffering from a severe form of pregnancy “morning” sickness. Although feeling queasy and even vomiting is common in the early weeks of pregnancy, some women suffer a more  serious type … Continue reading

New baby tips: What you said in our #EarlyYears Twitter party


September 14, 2012 at 7:13 am

Joy, worry, love, concern, laughter, tiredness: as conflicting as they may be, these are all things that can easily be attributed to the arrival of a new baby. And a wide range of new experiences and emotions is what makes … Continue reading

Looking after your bump: pregnancy and nutrition


November 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Recent research has suggested that folic acid supplements taken by women before and during pregnancy could reduce the chance of speech problems in the children born to them by up to half. The risk was found to be lessened for … Continue reading

Healthy kids: ask the midwife


June 27, 2011 at 10:40 am

From debating the pros and cons of water births, to the benefits of breastfeeding – it’s only natural to have health concerns regarding a new arrival. Last month we launched a series of Healthy Kids blog posts, to discuss some … Continue reading