.“Children need interactive back-and-forth,” warns Prof Kathy, though, so listening to the TV won’t have the same effect."If you want to give your child a head start at language, we've got loads of tips to help!

in pregnancy, she claims that the information is just not there to recommend taking the extra nutrients.“When studies have been done where women take (iron) supplements it does not change the outcome of their pregnancy, or the development of the child

of pesticide exposure among the general population. I would recommend thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables before eating them, especially if you’re pregnant,” said Brenda Eskenazi, professor of maternal and child health.lthough the study only looked at 300

’s heart or lungs.“Pregnant mothers often report an awareness of a bond with their child but until now there has been no hard evidence to suggest this bond is reflected in the interaction of their heartbeats,” said Dr Marco Thiel, from Aberdeen University

were found to be 60% more likely to give birth prematurely with their first child. Their risk in further pregnancies went down to 50%.“We welcome any research that helps us better understand the causes of preterm birth and identify those at high risk

that you and your child will love for the rest of their life is one of the first most important things that you’ll ever do,” said Faye Mingo from  Bounty, the parenting club that produced the survey.“Today’s baby name trends move very quickly, so names

As many as 1 in10 new dads suffer from post natal depression, new analysis of 43 studies has shown. Typical symptoms include feelings of helplessness or extreme anxiety about their child. As with PND in mums, depression was most likely to kick

they would afford their new child. Family finance expert for Philips AVENT, Sue Hayward, suggests seeking advice on more expensive purchases and choosing those that will retain their value. “With just a little planning, new parents can make some sound

today to pick a Cornish name for their new baby girl. The Prime Minister and his wife are celebrating the arrival of their fourth child, three weeks early.The baby was born by caesarean three weeks before her due date after Samantha went in to labour

. Just don’t expect the child to learn a great deal from it,” said lead author Judy DeLoache from the University of Virginia.“Your children are going to learn language anyway,” she added, explaining the best way to teach them is simply to talk to them