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Is it okay to diet while trying to conceive?

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Could I be pregnant even though I'm breastfeeding?

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The top 11 symptoms and signs of pregnancy

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If I feel pregnant, why do all the tests say negative?

Reviewed by Karoline Pahl, GP

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How soon can I take a pregnancy test?

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My home pregnancy test showed a faint line. Am I pregnant?

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Donor insemination

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Will smoking cannabis affect our chances of conceiving?

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Fertility treatment: in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

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Fertility drugs for women

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Fertility drug: clomifene citrate (clomiphene, clomid)

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Can having thrush affect my fertility?

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Dads-to-be: should we avoid using hot tubs and hot baths while trying to conceive?

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Can having too much sex affect our chances of getting pregnant?

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How often should I feel my baby move at 22 weeks?

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Can I tell how my baby's lying based on their movements?

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Is it normal for it to hurt when my baby moves?

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Is my baby moving too much?

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Mums tell: what my baby's movements feel like (photos)

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Your baby's movements in pregnancy

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How often should I feel my baby move?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Is it true that second-time mums can feel a baby's kicks early?

Reviewed by Denise Tiran, Midwifery lecturer and complementary therapy practitioner

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Can old wives' tales predict a boy or a girl?

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Am I having a boy or girl?

Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Consultant gynaecologist and fertility control specialist

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How can I tell if I'm having a boy or a girl?

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Your baby bumps: 16 to 18 weeks (photos)

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Is it safe to eat pizza during pregnancy?

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Weight gain in pregnancy

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Pregnancy menu plan: first trimester, week 1 (photos)

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Is it safe to eat pre-cut fruit and drink juices during pregnancy?

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Is it safe to eat chicken during pregnancy?

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Is it safe to eat soft-serve ice cream during pregnancy?

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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40 reasons to be glad you're pregnant

By Bron Maxabella

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Sex during pregnancy

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Is it safe to masturbate or use sex toys during pregnancy?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Is anal sex safe during pregnancy?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Is oral sex safe during pregnancy?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Best pregnancy books

By Charlotte McClure

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Bored with being pregnant

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Pregnancy feelgood calendar: third trimester

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Sex positions for pregnancy (illustrations)

By Danielle Townsend

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10 ways to survive stress in pregnancy

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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I've pulled ligaments in my pregnant belly. What can I do?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Nub theory: will a first-trimester scan show the sex of my baby?

Reviewed by Dr. Peter Muller, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist

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Nuchal translucency (NT) scan

Reviewed by Dr. Peter Muller, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist

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20-week ultrasound (anomaly scan)

Reviewed by Dr. Peter Muller, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist

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I'm pregnant. Why am I vomiting bitter yellow liquid?

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Braxton Hicks contractions

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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What does it mean if I have protein in my urine?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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My baby is small for dates. Is something wrong?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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I felt very sick in my first pregnancy, but this time I'm fine. Is anything wrong?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Your pelvic floor in pregnancy

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Guide to exercising in pregnancy

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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The best pregnancy exercises

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Relief from late-pregnancy aches and pains: photos

By The BabyCenter Editorial Team

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Is it true that I shouldn't carry heavy objects while I'm pregnant?

By The BabyCenter Editorial Team

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Pilates in pregnancy

Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist

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Tips for a safe workout during pregnancy

Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist

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When NOT to exercise

Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist

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Exercise during pregnancy: danger signs

Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist

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Benefits of staying active during pregnancy

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The basics of good sleep

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Best maternity pillow

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Leg cramps (pregnancy sleep)

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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How to sleep like a baby when you're expecting one (video)

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Dreams during the first trimester

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Is it safe to sleep on my back now that I'm pregnant?

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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Sleep in the third trimester

By Danielle Townsend

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Can't get comfortable (pregnancy sleep)

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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Sleep in the second trimester

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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Restless legs (pregnancy sleep)

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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Getting your baby into position for birth

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Best buys for your hospital bag

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Inside pregnancy: labour and birth (video)

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Signs of labour

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Writing a birth plan

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Positions for labour

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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What to pack in your hospital bag: your complete checklist

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Natural ways to induce labour: an overview

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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What to pack in your caesarean hospital bag

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How long after the mucus plug comes out does labour start?

Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader

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Best toys for 6-9-month-olds

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When can my baby go swimming?

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Baby toys for three to six month olds

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Swimming with your baby

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Which is better for my baby: structured activities or playing on her own?

Reviewed by Richard Gilham, Child psychologist

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Toys for nine to 12 month olds

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Games to play with your baby (under 12 months)

By Charlotte McClure

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Baby food recipes for starting solids

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Changing tastes: recipes from seven to 12 months

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Solids by age: seven to nine months

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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How can I tell if my baby is ready for solids?

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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9 iron-rich first baby foods: photos

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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How should I introduce solids to my baby?

By Danielle Townsend

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Baby-led weaning

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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How much milk does my six-month-old baby need?

Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian

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The five worst foods for babies

Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian

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Which foods to introduce when

Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor

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Best Amazon Prime Day baby deals 2023

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Best breast pumps

By Kelly Bailey

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Best formula and bottles for a windy baby

By Charlotte McClure

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Five best baby registries in Australia

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Best baby monitors

By Demi Rathbone

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What to pack in your nappy bag (photos)

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Car seat laws in Australia

By Hanna Mills Turbet

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When should I move my child into a booster seat?

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Which is the safest position for my child’s car seat to be in?

By Hanna Mills Turbet

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Should I buy my baby a baby walker?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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Best baby stair gate

By Gemma Brushneen

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How to keep your baby warm all winter

By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

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Is it dangerous for my baby to inhale smoke from fires?

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Childproofing checklist: before your baby crawls

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When is it safe to move my baby from a rearward-facing car seat to a forward-facing seat?

Reviewed by BabyCenter Australia Medical Advisory Board, Medical Experts

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Is it safe to put my baby in a shopping trolley?

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Which house or garden plants should we avoid with a baby on the loose?

Reviewed by Daphne Metland, Medical writer and editor

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Is it safe to have a laptop or tablet in my baby's bedroom?

By Emma Woolfenden

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Why are my breastfed baby's poos often green?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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Diet for a healthy breastfeeding mum

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding

Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian

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Breastfeeding for beginners

Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

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How much milk does my baby need in the first few days?

Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

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Over-the-counter medicines and breastfeeding

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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What I wish I'd known about breastfeeding

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My six-month-old wakes at night and won't go back to sleep without a breastfeed. What can I do?

Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

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How do I know when my baby's finished his breastfeed?

Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

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Low milk supply

Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

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How can I combine breast and bottle?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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How do I store formula when I am out and about for the day?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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Best baby bottles

By Amalia Smith

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How much formula milk does my baby need?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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When can I stop boiling water for my baby?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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How to choose the best formula for your baby

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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When can I stop sterilising my baby's bottles?

Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor

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How can I formula feed on a plane trip?

Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor

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Do I need to boil water to make formula milk to feed my baby?

Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor

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Why has my bottle-fed baby started to refuse the bottle?

Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor

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Baby growth spurts

By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

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Developmental milestones: sitting

Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer

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Signs that your baby is having a growth spurt: photos

By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

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Can I predict what sort of personality my baby will have?

Reviewed by Annabel Coburn, Clinical psychologist

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Baby milestones: one to six months

Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer

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Baby milestones: seven to 12 months

Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer

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Developmental milestones: rolling over

Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer

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Developmental milestones: teething

Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer

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Developmental milestones: head control

Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer

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From TV to toys: what makes girls into girls and boys into boys?

By Danielle Townsend

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How can I help my baby learn to self-settle?

Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist

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Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist

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Establishing good sleep habits: newborn to three months

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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How much sleep does your baby need?

Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery

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Best humidifier for baby

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How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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Bedtime routines for babies

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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Six common sleep mistakes and how to avoid them

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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What should my baby wear at night? (infographic)

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Why isn't my seven month old sleeping through the night?

Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor

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Vomiting in babies: what's normal and what's not

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Your baby's poo: what's normal and what's not

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Baby poo: a visual guide (photos)

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Childhood rashes, skin conditions and infections (photos)

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Baby teeth: order of appearance and loss (images)

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7 reasons babies cry and how to soothe them

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Teething babies: how to ease the distress

Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner

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Should I worry if my baby develops a rash after the MMR vaccine?

Reviewed by Dr. Melanie George, General practitioner

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Side-effects of immunisation

Reviewed by Dr. Melanie George, General practitioner

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Earwax in babies: what's healthy and what's not?

Reviewed by Dr. Melanie George, General practitioner

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Oils for baby massage

Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse

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Best baby bath seat

By Gemma Brushneen

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