A premature birth is a birth that happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. The percentage of babies born before 37 weeks in the UK is 7 per cent, and 9.8 per cent in the US. You may need to give birth to your baby early due to medical reasons, or you will have a spontaneous preterm labour. ...

Babies usually twist and turn during pregnancy, but most have moved into the head-down position by the time you go into labour. However, there is a small chance your baby will be breech, meaning that they are in a position to come out bottom-first.At 32 weeks, 15% of babies are breech with most ...

 It's finally time for your baby to start swimming! But did you know that there are lots of types of swimwear that babies can use? You may have a swim nappy ready, but what about swim vests, thermals, or swim wraps? Sometimes it can get a bit cluttered! So, let's go over the several types of ...

You're at the seaside on a lovely sunny day with your little one. It's sweltering, and you're thinking it would be lovely to have a few minutes in the water to cool them down. But what are the rules about babies in outside water? Are they safe to go in rivers, lakes, and seas? Swimming outside ...

You've decided to teach your child to swim. Sure, you knew there'd be some difficulties, but they're so scared of the water that they don't even want to come to the poolside! You wonder - Are all children afraid of the water at first? Is there anything I can do to help my child when they're ...

It can seem like an impossible task, trying to find out what happens to your body (and your baby) during pregnancy. From pouring over every single book that you can get your hands on, to clicking through pages of pregnancy group forums, it can be very overwhelming!  In our week-by-week series, ...

Why is my sleep pattern different to my newborn baby's?The sleep pattern of your newborn baby can be unpredictable, to say the least! Your little one wakes up consistently in the late hours of the night, and then sleeps erratically during the day. You struggle to plan your days because your baby'...

How to accept your baby as their own personWhen you give birth, you can experience an intense separation from your baby, who had, until then, been inside your body for nine months. Now, your little one is out into the world, ready to blossom into their own person. The task now as a new parent ...

Every new parent's wish is that their baby will be born healthy. In fact, having a healthy baby is such a concern for parents that the excitement of every scan appointment is usually accompanied by a subtle feeling of dread - What if there's something wrong with my baby?In part one, we explored a...

What are some common congenital problems in babies? (Part 1)Every new parent's wish is that their baby will be born healthy. In fact, having a healthy baby is such a concern for parents that the excitement of every scan appointment is usually accompanied by a subtle feeling of dread. What if ...