want to avoid feeling hot, which is a sign that your body is overtaxed and over-heating. It's particularly important to avoid overheating during pregnancy, as this could affect your baby's development: Overheating in early pregnancy has been associated

because you are producing higher quantities of pregnancy hormones that can cause the nausea. Another early sign that you may be carrying twins is a bigger increase in appetite than with single babies. Whereas a woman carrying a single baby will need about

many causes of early pregnancy bleeding are benign, it may also be a sign of threatened miscarriage, so if you are experiencing any spotting, bleeding and/or severe abdominal cramps then it's best to inform your doctor or midwife straight away to see

When you're being kept awake at night then it might seem to make sense to try to keep your baby awake as much as possible during the day, so that he'll need to sleep more at night. But, particularly in the early weeks, most babies do need a lot of sleep

as much as you can to lessen the likelihood of a premature labour. It's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the signs of premature labour, just in case, and your midwife should be able to help you prepare for the possibility of baby arriving early

need or that you won't feel like wearing by the time your bump actually gets big enough to require maternity clothing. The size of maternity clothes that will fit you early in pregnancy, certainly in the first trimester, are quite unlikely to see you

wait until your child appears ready for potty training you may find it is a far quicker and less frustrating process, and one that doesn't cause upset for your toddler. Signs that your child is ready for potty trainingA few parents may wait with toilet

likely that you will still have to wait several more weeks to meet your baby, it does make sense to be aware of the signs of early labour and labour contractions and, equally, to be prepared for the signs of false labour, as you may well be feeling

, or until they show signs of wanting to crawl. Parents should co-sleep with their parents and a parent, family member or trusted friend should carry the baby almost all the time. Babies should be fed on demand, wherever mum happens to be with the baby

for signs of dryness and irritation and take preventative action where you can. Pick up some tips on on winter skin care for your baby. Colds and staying healthyWhile you'll be naturally most concerned with the health of your children, winter health is a