to see her at the hospital, GP's surgery or health centre where she is based, although you can also usually consult her by phone between appointments. If you are having any difficulties with settling in with your new life with baby then your health

You might be amazed at what your newborn baby actually looks like and a lot happens in your child's first 48 hours, but how is he reacting to his new world in the early days and weeks?HearingNowadays, it is common practice to perform the newborn

-way communication is extremely valuable.Having fun with your new babyGetting used to the idea that this new person is not a china doll who must be crept silently around is so important. It will give you more confidence with your new baby and encourage him to enjoy

When you have a new baby, you're keen to show them off to the world, and keen to show the world to them. Many people say, travelling with a small baby is much easier than it is with toddlers – they don't cost as much to fly with, you need less

Don't believe what you see on TV in hospital dramas where new parents are handed their darling new cherubs. Usually the plump tidy features of the little baby looking out from the blankets are at least a week old, if not much much more! For more

of related articles, don't miss the ThinkBaby All About Sleep section.New babies usually sleep for around 17 or 18 hours a day, but there are a couple of reasons why it may seem as though they're sleeping a lot less. For newborns there is no difference

Having a baby strengthens your family ties but often leads to losing touch with old friends, according to a new survey of mums by Aptamil.Around 80% of the 4,200 mums surveyed felt having a baby had brought them closer to their partner and 62% said

As with much of your baby's washing regime you need to take care when cleaning your baby's eyes. Jaundice after the birth can make the eyes appear yellowy, but this will soon clear. But sometimes new babies (or any baby suffering from a bout

There's no end of baby related equipment and no limit to the money you could, and are probably tempted, to spend on your new baby. What you really need is another matter. If you check off the list of essentials first then you'll know how much money

A survey organised by Braun Baby and the National Childbirth Trust, has found that from the 1000-plus new parents they talked to, over a third did not have time to give their babies freshly prepared food.Braun, who make hand blenders and other