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Information you can trust

Pregnancy and early parenting can be overwhelming, with endless Googling and unsolicited advice. Our team of NHS medical professionals provides realistic, evidence-based guidance you can trust—no judgment, just support. Explore trimester tips, birth prep, and honest insights from real parents. It’s all here, and we’re here if you need more.

All the information in these articles is written by medical professionals working within the NHS, with MBBS, Masters or PHD qualifications.

Sex and Relationships

When you are pregnant it is a hugely exciting time for you and your partner and understandably your main focus is going to be on the arrival of your new baby. There are so many things to think about and prepare that it can be easy to forget that your relationship with your partner may also be affected.

Getting the most from your coffee

Before you became a parent a cup of coffee may have been something you enjoyed while reading the Sunday papers in bed or while having brunch with a friend. Now, it is more likely to be a necessity as you struggle to cope with sleepless nights, early starts and long days.

Let’s talk reusable nappies

More and more parents are choosing to use reusable nappies as concern about the environmental impact of disposable nappies grows. We asked Wendy, also know as The Nappy Lady, some of your key cloth nappy questions.

Sleep tips for you and your baby

Everyone knows that babies can be little sleep stealers and unfortunately there is no way to bank your zzzzzs for when the deprivation kicks in. However there are ways of making things that bit easier for when your baby arrives.

Top tips for a cup of ‘Materni-Tea’

A cup of tea is not only comforting and refreshing but can also bring many health benefits for pregnant women and new mums.

Top tips for packing your hospital bag

For many expectant parents, packing the hospital bag is when the reality that you are actually having a baby kicks in. Here are our top tips for packing your hospital bag.

Managing anxiety with Anna Mathur

Everyone needs to be aware of their own mental health even if they are not pregnant or looking after a new baby. We spoke to psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur about how to manage anxiety during and after your pregnancy

Annabel Karmel talks nutrition

Are you looking for ideas to keep your babies and toddlers well-fed during lockdown? Cookery author Annabel Karmel and Dr Will from Happy Parents. Happy Baby. are here to help.