Pregnancy & Birth

Our experienced journalists (and parents) share the up-to-date expert advice and real-life tips on pregnancy, labour and birth to guide you through some of the most important and exciting stages of your life.

Elyse Knowles pregnant with husband Josh Barker and their two sons
Small toddler hand reaching for alphabet blocks on colourful background.
Mother making eye contact with alert newborn as she gets them dressed.
Young tattoed mother and father with newborn baby sitting in their kitchen and having fun together
Young olive-skinned woman chopping up a variety of vegetables in a warmly lit kitchen
Side view of a woman looking at an early pregnancy scan
Old fashioned baby names: A beautiful baby girl, 12 months old, smiles at the camera as she stands against a child-sized wooden chair. Shabby chic cupboards of vintage tea cups are in the background.
Baby sleeping in a circular hanging woven hammock bed
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