Babies can not control their body temperatures and so we need to make sure they are wearing the right amount of layers for the weather conditions. Read on for our handy guide to do this safely.

Lots of new parents have questions about tongue-tie - what it is, how to diagnose it and what to do if your baby has one.

Vaccines are one of the best ways of protecting your baby against infectious diseases and preventing the spread to other children. It is important babies are protected as early as possible.

After the birth of your baby you may experience some changes with your hair and around three months post birth, you may find it starts to fall out.

Nappy rash is very common in young babies - find out what causes it and how to treat it.

Cradle cap is a harmless and common skin condition which appears as greasy, flaky skin on young babies’ scalps. Research shows it affects around 4 in 10 babies under three months.

Many parents-to-be will have heard stories about babies with colic and it can prompt some concerns during your pregnancy. Colic is very common but it can be quite stressful for new parents. It is usually when a baby cries a lot but there may not be an obvious reason why.

We’re sure you’ve already noticed that having a baby is not cheap - and the costs will continue to grow as your child grows. There is support out there and other ways of making savings as you start a family. We’ve outlined some of the benefits and schemes which are available

When you start breastfeeding you may find that everyone has an opinion. HPHB’s Imogen Unger, a certified lactation consultant, has cleared up some of the most common breastfeeding myths for us.

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the many bacteria that normally live in our bodies and which usually causes no harm and has no symptoms. Very occasionally it can cause serious infection in newborn babies if they are exposed to it during labour.

Vaccines are a key way of protecting ourselves and our families from infectious diseases. The benefits of having them outweighs the risks of getting any disease, especially when pregnant.

A non-invasive pre-natal test (NIPT) is an extra screening test some couples choose to have to check for chromosomal abnormalities at 10-14 weeks, alongside the NHS Dating & Nuchal Translucency scan.

In the first 72 hours after your baby is born they will be physically examined by doctors or midwives to check for any issues. This will usually take place in hospital after you have given birth and preferably both parents will be there for it. If you give birth at home, a midwife or health visitor will carry out the check.

Postnatal depression (PND) is a common illness which can affect mothers and fathers after the birth of their baby. NHS figures show it can affect more than 1 in 10 women within a year of the birth. Read on to learn more about the symptoms, causes and ways to treat PND.

6% of women will experience a third or fourth degree tear during their first vaginal labour. This kind of tear is also known as an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). A third degree tear will extend down from the vagina to the perineum and anal sphincter and a fourth degree tear will extend into the back passage.

Tearing during a vaginal labour is probably one of the top fears many women have before giving birth. You might be surprised to learn that 9 in 10 women will experience some kind tear, graze or episiotomy when giving birth. Read on for more information about vaginal tears during labour.

Skin-to-skin contact refers to laying a newborn baby on a mother’s bare chest immediately after birth. Read on to learn more about the incredible benefits of skin-to-skin.

Around 1 in 4 women in the UK has a caesarean birth and this may be planned or unplanned. A gentle c-section, or ‘natural’ c-section as it is sometimes called, is very similar to a normal c-section except that it can be made more personal for you and your partner.

A stretch and sweep, is a way of bringing on labour if you are overdue. It will be one of the first things your midwife will offer to you, before other methods of induction.

As you approach your due date you may start thinking about some ways to try to bring on labour. In this article we look at some of the myths surrounding the onset of labour and see what might actually work!