I think it’s fair to say that these days’ health professionals are pretty good at giving out information about reducing the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), or cot death, as it used to be known. Although we may be better at talking about SIDS, in the UK we still...

Finding a good baby sling that is right for you can feel a little overwhelming. There are so many to choose from; it's not surprising parents get flustered...

Reflux is pretty common in babies, it affects 4 out of 10 babies younger than a year to some extent. In mild cases, babies simply spit up a bit of their milk after a feed. However, some babies have more severe symptoms that mean...

Crying is a way for newborns to communicate with us. They can tell us if they are hungry, need a nappy change or just want a cuddle. However, if your baby has colic, crying takes on a whole new meaning and can be incredibly stressful...

Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that is released when we feel happy, secure and loved. It is integral to childbirth, helping create powerful contractions or surges that help us birth effectively. It helps stimulate the flow of breastmilk, and is essential for bonding...

We all know that smoking is bad for your health, especially during pregnancy when it affects your baby's health as the nicotine, carbon monoxide, and other toxins pass from our lungs through the placenta...

Jaundice is really common in newborn babies. Approximately 6 in 10 full-term newborns and 8 in 10 preterm babies (born before 37 weeks) will get jaundice. Babies have more red blood cells when they are born than they need outside the womb. ...

The arrival of a new baby can herald significant changes in family dynamics, particularly if it's the second child. This can be challenging enough for adults to cope with, let alone a toddler who has comfortably spent their first years of life as an only child...