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The cost of childcare is often a significant issue. Discover here how to get help with childcare costs and your options with a childcare cost calculator.

What are the best ways of encouraging your baby’s speech development? We look at the stages they will reach and how you can help them from birth to two years old.

You’ve decided to head away for a trip with your little one. We look at how to prepare and what to consider when it comes to packing

In our reproductive lives, hormones work together in complex ways. They are like an orchestra, with each instrument having a role to play. Here we give an overview of how some key hormones are involved in pregnancy and birth.  You can also read our…

Wherever you plan to give birth to your baby, it’s a good idea to have at least a minimal ‘hospital’ bag. Have this ready from 37 weeks of pregnancy (or earlier). 

Being pregnant during hot weather can be challenging. We discuss the risks of hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy, and how to beat the heat.

There’s a bee coming towards your baby’s tiny foot and you can’t work the parasol. Hot weather with a newborn can be… testing. Here’s how to navigate it.

It’s amazing to watch our babies learn social skills, smile and interact. Professor Angelica Ronald looks at the stages of social development and how parents can encourage their baby at each step.

Having a birth partner or doula can help a woman to feel more in control and better supported during labour. Find out about more about the role of a birth partner.

What’s the best way for dads to bond with their babies? Dr Anna Machin shares tips on how dads can connect with their babies from the start – even before they’re born.