Candida albicans is a fungal infection which can be passed to your baby during the birth. Not surprisingly, it is therefore most common in babies in the early weeks. (It can occur later too, however.)Oral thrush is when a baby has white spots in his mouth

conditions that can be easily corrected are not being detected early enough. This can then lead to expensive and painful medical treatment and even permanent disability.Around 2,000 babies are diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) each year

All newborn babies and children are issued with a health records book at birth in which new parents can plot key dates such as medical check ups and vaccinations. This book also features growth charts against which a baby's weight progress can

, and of course, you’ll be well–prepared for the birth too! Packing your hospital bagFind out what to pack in your hospital bag so you can be prepared

in the womb and can cover the entrance to the uterus (the cervical os). Obviously this is a problem because it is blocking the baby's route out of your body at birth, but also, as your due date approaches, the lower part of the womb stretches and this can

're not going to go into early labour by overdoing it…McCall's sense of humour keeps this DVD from feeling like a cheesy fitness show, and her tips on pregnancy, birth and early motherhood are genuinely valuable. The ThinkBaby verdict A relaxing but valuable

Feeling tired in the early weeks of pregnancyOne of the least expected early signs of pregnancy is extreme tiredness. Women often miss fatigue as a symptom because, with our busy modern lifestyles, it's easy to think that your tiredness is caused

Mums-to-be are three times more likely to have serious morning sickness if their own mums suffered with the condition, a study in Norway has found.Serious morning sickness affects thousands of women in the UK in the early stages of pregnancy

It’s been a busy week for celebrity pregnancy and birth announcements!Actress Billie Piper has revealed that she’s expecting her second child with hubby Laurence Fox. The Doctor Who star and her hubby are already parents to 3-year-old Winston

However, it's important to note that most babies suffer from a mild and passing form of baby jaundice in the early days after birth, but this should pass within the week and is NOT an ongoing cause for concern. If it continues, do speak to your health visitor