Stressed out by baby books and all the baby advice? Put them in a cupboard and trust your instincts. You can always get them out another day if you feel the urge.Think of your birth plan as a set of birth preferences. It is okay to change you mind or even throw it away.Buy your n...

Raising a Happy Child by Steve and Shaaron Biddulph A modern classic in realistic parenting advice, here in handy paperbackNot much to fault Features: Well laid-out chapters from the basics of the idea of parenting, through pregnancy and birth, and into the ages and stages of ch...

If you’re trying to decide what to call your baby why not buck the trend for unusual names and go for something more classic. These royal baby names have been used by the British royal family for over a thousand years and could be perfect for your little prince. 

.“We’ve spoken privately but congratulations again!” tweeted Emma Bunton, who is expecting a baby boy this summer.“More babies!! Love and congratulations to Mel B and Stephen,” added mum-of-one Melanie C. Geri Halliwell also sent her wishes.“Big thanks to my

to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in full view of the photographers, who captured her pain striken face as she battled the contractions.However, all was rosy a few hours later as 36-year-old Mel tweeted all the details. "Finally our baby arrives. Stephen nearly

smoke from other family members, work and social situations,” said Dr Stephen Grant, who lead the research. The study was published in the Open Paediatric Medicine Journal.Find out how you can avoid passive smoking with our tips.

of diagnosis and more effective treatments for endometriosis," said Dr Stephen Kennedy, from Oxford’s Nuffield department of obstetrics and gynaecology and senior author of the study.The study, called the Nature Genetics Study, involved researchers comparing

than recommended. This is despite there being no evidence that slightly higher alcohol consumption lowers success rates for IVF.“This is very unfair. There is no evidence that drinking before IVF reduces its chance of success.” Said Dr Stephen Davies

is a lovely time, it’s not without risk. Pregnant women and their families need to be more aware and wash their hands,” said Dr Imogen Stephens, from CMACE.Find out more about colds and infections in pregnancy.

Pregnant Mel B has revealed the best and worst things about expecting her third baby. The former popstar, who is expecting baby number three with husband Stephen Belafonte, has gone through all the usual pregnancy side effects this time round