The pregnancy waiting game can be both frustrating and exciting for parents-to-be. You’ve waited 40 long weeks to meet your baby, and your hospital bags are likely to be packed with everything you and ...

Aim to have your hospital bag packed around three weeks before your due date. If you’re having twins, you might want to do this earlier - from around 26 weeks 1. Whilst your new arrival might be the ...

Am I in labour? The first stage of labour can last for hours, so remember not to panic when you begin to spot pre-labour signs. Women are expected to have irregular contractions in the early stage, ...

When will I feel my baby move? It’s a question that many expectant mums ask themselves as their pregnancy progresses. One of the best things about being pregnant is when you first get to feel your ...

Toddlers are curious, emotional, busy little people. It’s a sign of all that incredible brain development that’s happening every single day. As they head towards their second birthday, they’ll start ...

It’s completely normal to feel a mixture of excitement and nerves when it comes to scanning in pregnancy. After all, your pregnancy scans are a chance to see your baby and hear their heartbeat, which ...

If you haven’t already had the urge to ‘nest’ you probably will soon. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly have an overwhelming desire to spring clean your home, or even to redecorate it from top to ...

Too much of the animal form of vitamin A (known as retinol) can be harmful to your baby. Therefore, vitamin A supplements are not recommended during pregnancy. Vitamin A is needed for eye health, cell ...