, it will stretch during childbirth and may tear (and this may require stitches). Prevention, as ever, is better than cure, and there are a few things you can do to minimise your chances of things going wrong (but do remember, none of these is guaranteed

’t gone overboard with it, although I probably had more than I should – usually tuna and smoked salmon.”Gemma, who incredibly didn’t need stitches after the birth, said she was expecting Suzie to be big, but not that big.“They’d said she was going

Shaped nappiesShaped nappies look really comfy and are - as the name suggests - ready shaped for your baby. This means they often fit better than other styles. Inside is soft and absorbant layer which is stitched into the nappy. Some brands also

All-in-one nappiesAll-in-ones are probably the closest real nappy to your standard disposable. This makes them the simlest to use and dad and grandma-proof! Everything's stitched together so there's no need to buy extra padding but they are a bit

) like the popstar herself!Also in the news...Cute baby giggles away at the oddest thing! (video)HOTmilk's tongue-in-cheek bra fitting video has us in stitchesAmazing video of a baby kick inside his mum's tum

) is put under a lot of strain. It’s quite common to tear – it’s estimated that around a third of women in the UK have a tear large enough to need stitches – and usually happens during the last stage of birth, when the baby’s head or shoulders come out

in black grainy leather with cream top stitch and green polka dot lining or red grainy leather with cream top stitch and cherry print lining. For more information or to order, visit www.linandleo.comThe super-practical choiceDesigned by an outdoor clothing

! However, the designs are printed on rather than involving the extra stitching of embroidery etc, as this could scratch vulnerable skin. As part of the mini mode range of matching co-ordinates for newborns to four-year-olds, the Low Birth Weight collection

for the young ladies and autumnal browns and reds for the young men.We love the Blossom Tot design with its embroidered flowers, bows and glitter stitching – fit for that little princess in your life! Other girls’ designs include the velcro-strapped Wriggle Tot

pink!"Check out my boot for the Real Madrid football match. A little extra stitching needed from now on..." David posted on Facebook, referring to his football boots which he famously has his children's name etched on.Also in the news...Victoria Beckham