Pregnancy

Want a home birth like Kate? Here’s the advantages and disadvantages

As reports suggest the Duchess of Cambridge wants a home birth for her next baby, a midwife outlines the pros and cons of home deliveries.

What's the best way to comfort someone who suffers a miscarriage?

The Charlie O'Brien blog: The people who helped me through my baby loss

Hotel launches baby shower party packages

A Kent hotel's events team has launched a baby shower service to help expectant parents throw the 'best ever' celebration.

Ask the expert: What will I need for my new baby?

Maternity nurse Sarah Norris advises mums-to-be what they really need to buy before their baby arrives.

Five bizarre pregnancy cravings that will blow you mind

Anyone for waffles with mustard and brussels sprouts, or perhaps a tasty lump of wall?

Just pregnant? Six ways to hide your bump for the first three months

Our maternity wear experts reveal how to disguise that growing bump until you're ready to tell

Ask the expert: Will gaining a lot of weight in pregnancy affect my baby?

Why a healthy diet and lifestyle will reduce the risk of complications and has many benefits - for mother and child

The Charlie O'Brien Blog: Parenting second time around

The mistakes I won't be making with my new baby - and some of the things I will be doing again

Could I give birth at home?

Our blogger Charlie is considering a home birth. Have you an experience you could share?

How long does it really take to get pregnant?

A new study reveals how many times on average a couple need to have sex

Hospital to close fertility clinic

A fertility clinic which has helped thousands of couples to have babies is set to close, it's been revealed

Ask the expert: What lifestyle changes can I make to help me conceive?

The first thing to address is your sex life but here's why you must cut back on your drinking and stop smoking

Maternity services downgraded at hospital

A maternity day unit is closing following a review of maternal services.

Ask the expert: I'm 40 and pregnant, what are the risks?

Revealed: The physiological changes that could explain increased birth complications for older mothers

Ask the expert: I'm pregnant but I want to smoke

I know I'll find it really hard to quit - so how much is it likely to affect my baby if I continue to smoke?

Monet, Sloane and Stellan: unusual names make up latest baby list

Popular parenting site babycentre has released 40 'fresh' baby names you're unlikely to find on the popular lists this year.

Ask the expert: Can I still exercise now that I'm pregnant?

I'd like to continue keeping fit but I'm unsure what's safe, particularly when my bump gets bigger

Pregnancy problems in the spotlight

A shocking 15 babies a day die before, during or soon after birth in the UK, but a new campaign is aiming to dramatically reduce the figures.

Ask the expert: I'm pregnant, how much should my baby move?

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and not sure how concerned I should be if my baby isn't moving all day?

Ask the expert: When do I need to take folic acid?

We're trying for a baby - should I start taking folic acid now, or can it wait till I get pregnant?

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