Prepare your toddler for the arrival of a second child

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. We asked Dr Maryhan …

Top tips for photographing babies

If you’ve just had your first baby, you’ll already be aware of how quickly they change. Every day brings a new β€˜first’. Your baby's first year will pass by so quickly you will want to treasure all those precious memories and milestones. As it’s National Scrapbooking Day, we turned to …

Ten Lords a leaping: Birth partner tips for Christmas

Christmas is a busy time of year, and even more so when there’s a baby on the way (or just arrived!). So as a birth partner or new parent, you have an important role to play. We've come up with some birth partner tips, that will help you make her …

How big is my baby during pregnancy?

Your baby is constantly growing and developing throughout your pregnancy. This chart will give you a general idea of how big your baby is at different stages during your pregnancy.Β  This chart is for information purposes only. Your midwife will give you the most accurate measurement of your baby. There are …

Packing your birth bag

Regardless of whether you have chosen to give birth at home, in a birth centre or hospital you should still have a birth bag packed and ready. It just means you've got everything organised in one place. Reducing the likelihood of a last minute dash around the house trying to …