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A woman in a grey t-shirt stands in a bright kitchen, holding a pill bottle and a glass of water, preparing to take medication.
How much folic acid do I need to take while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Charlotte Stirling-Reed, Nutritionist
baby twins, boy and girl
Can you choose to have a boy or girl?
By Lorna Marsh
A playful couple in bed together
Dads-to-be: can too much sex affect our chances of getting pregnant?
Reviewed by Karoline Pahl, GP
A joyful couple embraces closely outdoors, smiling with foreheads touching, surrounded by green trees.
Dads-to-be: how your age can affect your fertility and your baby's health
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
Close-up of a woman with curly hair wrapped in a grey knitted sweater, outdoors with a blurred green background.
Getting pregnant in your 40s
Reviewed by Thanos Papathanasiou, Fertility specialist and gynaecologist
A couple sharing a tender moment, with the man kissing the woman's forehead as she smiles peacefully.
Getting pregnant in your 30s
Reviewed by Thanos Papathanasiou, Fertility specialist and gynaecologist
Hands gently holding a mix of fresh strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries outdoors.
Fertility diet for women
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Man and woman laughing
Is it risky to have a baby after 35?
Reviewed by Thanos Papathanasiou, Fertility specialist and gynaecologist
A smiling couple lying closely on a bed, sharing an intimate moment in soft natural light.
Dads-to-be: is my sperm more potent in the morning?
Reviewed by Hamed Al-Taher, Retired senior consultant gynaecologist
A man in a white t-shirt and grey shorts lies on a bed, looking thoughtful against a yellow wall.
Dads-to-be: does my medication affect my fertility?
Reviewed by Hamed Al-Taher, Retired senior consultant gynaecologist
A young woman with curly hair looks worriedly at a pregnancy test in a softly lit bedroom.
Can I get pregnant just after my period?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
A woman lies in bed looking at a thermometer, appearing concerned, with a bedside table holding books and a phone nearby.
My home pregnancy test showed a faint line. Am I pregnant?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
A young woman with curly hair looks worriedly at a pregnancy test in a softly lit bedroom.
If I feel pregnant, why do all the tests say negative?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
A young woman with curly hair rests on a sofa, looking thoughtfully ahead in a softly lit living room.
Pregnancy signs at two weeks
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
A young woman with curly hair in a yellow jumper smiles while holding a smartphone, sitting by a window in a cosy café with exposed brick walls.
Early signs of pregnancy: the first 15 symptoms
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Couple in bed, feet under the duvet
Sex positions for getting pregnant
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
Close-up of a person dispensing clear gel from a blue pump bottle onto their hand, suggesting hand sanitising or skincare routine.
Is not having much cervical mucus a sign of a fertility problem?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
Woman snapping a cigarette in half
How to get pregnant fast: 9 tips for quick conception (photos)
By Polly Logan-Banks
Smiling woman in a bathrobe
What cervical mucus looks like: photos
By Polly Logan-Banks
A woman holds a prenancy test waiting for result
Quiz: am I pregnant?
Illustration of swimming sperm
What is a sperm allergy and how do I know whether I have one?
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Close-up of a woman with curly hair wrapped in a grey knitted sweater, outdoors with a blurred green background.
Your age and fertility
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Fertility specialist
A young woman sitting at a desk, pouring pills from an orange bottle into her hand, with tissues, a glass of water, and a laptop nearby, suggesting she is managing illness or medication at home.
Will my medicine affect my chances of conceiving?
Reviewed by Thanos Papathanasiou, Fertility specialist and gynaecologist
woman checking a home pregnancy test
Can I get pregnant after two miscarriages?
Reviewed by Thanos Papathanasiou, Fertility specialist and gynaecologist
How to survive the two-week wait without losing your mind
By Lyndsay Gardner
Pregnant woman relaxing on a grey sofa in a modern living room, holding a remote control.
Can I tell how my baby’s lying based on their movements?
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Pregnant woman in a modern kitchen, holding her stomach, possibly experiencing discomfort.
Is it normal for it to hurt when my baby moves?
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Two pregnant women sitting on a sofa, smiling and chatting indoors.
Can my baby’s movements predict if I’m having a boy or a girl?
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Pregnant woman lying down while a person measures her baby bump with a tape measure.
Average fetal length and weight chart
Reviewed by Chess Thomas, Research Editor
Two women sit closely on a dark leather sofa, one gently kissing the other’s temple, with the pregnant woman resting her hand on her belly, creating a tender and intimate moment in a cosy, softly lit room.
How will my baby's movements feel, week by week?
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Woman lying down and laughing, holding her bump
Mums tell: what my baby's movements feel like (photos)
By Francesca Whiting
Embryo in the womb at 9 weeks of pregnancy
Inside pregnancy: weeks 1-9 (Video)
Baby in the womb at 14 weeks of pregnancy
Inside pregnancy: weeks 10-14 (Video)
Baby in the womb at 20 weeks of pregnancy
Inside pregnancy: weeks 15-20 (Video)
Baby in the womb at 27 weeks of pregnancy
Inside pregnancy: weeks 21-27 (Video)
Baby in the womb at 37 weeks of pregnancy
Inside pregnancy: weeks 28-37 (Video)
Woman looking worried
I'm 13 weeks and have stopped feeling pregnant. Is my baby OK?
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Woman looking worried sitting on the toilet
Is it possible to be pregnant and still have periods?
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Worried pregnant woman
What is a missed miscarriage?
Reviewed by Becky Taylor, Midwife sonographer
Pregnant woman sitting on a sofa, holding her belly and back in discomfort.
Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Pregnant woman resting elbow on window sill and looking out of the window with a worried expression
Vaginal spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy
By Jenny Leach
A woman in a blue dress sits on a toilet, holding toilet paper in a small bathroom with a silver bin nearby.
How long after the mucus plug comes out does labour start?
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
A man comforts a distressed woman leaning on a kitchen island in a bright home.
Signs of labour
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Pregnant woman in grey top and patterned trousers stands indoors, holding her lower back, likely experiencing discomfort.
What will contractions feel like?
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Pregnant woman in bed looking fed up.
Bringing on labour: an overview
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Baby in the womb engaging the head during labour
Inside pregnancy: labour and birth (Video)
15 of the most dynamic birth photos
By Rosanna McAllister
Couple in bed
I’ve lost interest in sex since I became pregnant. What can I do?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
Couple cuddling on sofa
Can I have sex with a new partner now I’m pregnant?
Reviewed by Andrew G Marshall, Marital therapist
A smiling interracial couple lying close together on a white bed, sharing an intimate moment.
Sex during pregnancy
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Pregnant woman looking at scan picture of her baby
I don't know who my baby's dad is. What can I do?
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Pregnancy sex position - spooning
Sex positions for pregnancy: images
Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist and junior doctor
I want this baby but my partner doesn’t: parents’ tips
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Newborn breastfeeding
How to tell if your newborn is getting enough breastmilk
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Newborn baby breastfeeding
How much breastmilk does my baby need in the first few days?
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
A mother gently cradles her alert baby, resting peacefully together.
When your baby won't breastfeed
Reviewed by Sophie Martin, Lead midwife
Baby grinning while playing with mother's nipple
My baby breastfeeds for only a few minutes at a time. Is this normal?
Reviewed by Clare Littler, Midwife
Baby having nappy changed
Why are my breastfed baby’s poos often green?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Baby boy rolling over
Developmental milestones: rolling over
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Baby in a sitting position
Developmental milestones: sitting
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Baby playing and smiling on rug with toys
Baby milestones: one to six months
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Baby on tummy lifting her neck up
Developmental milestones: head control
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Mother breastfeeding her baby
Signs that your baby is having a growth spurt: photos
By Chess Thomas
Older baby crawling on beach
Baby milestones: seven to 12 months 
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Bottle of milk with mum breastfeeding her baby in the background
How can I combine breast and bottle?
Reviewed by Christine Griffin, Breastfeeding specialist
Dad bottlefeeding his baby
How can I get my baby to take a bottle?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Baby being given formula
How do I know if my baby is getting enough formula?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Mum comforting baby
Why babies cry, and how to soothe them
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Baby who's just been sick being cleaned with a muslin cloth
Vomiting in babies: what's normal and what's not
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Lowell Georgia / Science Source
Childhood rashes, skin conditions and infections: photos
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Baby biting on a teether
Signs and symptoms of teething: photos
By Francesca Whiting
Mum changing her baby's nappy
Baby poo: a visual guide (photos)
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Smiling baby in a highchair
How much milk does my six-month-old baby need after starting solids?
Reviewed by Charlotte Stirling-Reed, Nutritionist
Couple with baby looking at label on food jar in shop
Can I put salt in my baby's food?
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Chicken casserole
Is it true that alcohol is cooked off in food?
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
A baby wearing a blue bib grimaces while being fed with a spoon by an adult.
Why has my baby gone off solid food?
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Baby in highchair looking at the camera and being fed with a spoon
My baby's poo has changed now that they're on solids. Is this normal?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Six month old baby in highchair eating first foods while mum watches
Solids by age: at six months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Baby awake in a cot
How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
A woman watches a baby lying in a wooden crib in a softly lit nursery.
Sleep training your baby
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Sleeping baby in a light pink buttoned romper lying peacefully on a white surface.
Your baby's breathing: what's normal
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Yawning baby
How do I teach my baby to self-settle?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
baby in sleep sack
What should my baby wear at night? (Infographic)
By Joanne Lewsley
A mother lying in bed with her baby, who is sucking their thumb, surrounded by soft pink bedding.
My one-year-old still wakes up at night. What can I do?
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Smiling young child lying on a bed with a striped cushion and white bedding.
How to establish a sleep routine for your toddler: 12 to 18 months
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Little boy fast asleep with flushed cheeks
Toddler sleep concerns: common cold
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
toddler boy sleeping in bed
When should I move my toddler from a cot to a bed, and how?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Little girl fast asleep next to cuddly toys
Toddler sleep concerns: wakes at night
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Sleeping toddler holding teddy in bed
Establishing good sleep habits: 18 to 24 months
By Joanne Lewsley
Little boy playing on the carpet
What to do when your toddler isn't talking
Reviewed by Helen Davies, Health visitor
Two year old boy throwing a ball overarm
Milestone chart: 25 to 30 months
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Two and a half year old boy building a tower with wooden blocks
Milestone chart: 31 to 36 months
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Smiling toddler girl with curly hair and cream bow, wearing a red dress indoors near a window.
Milestone chart: 19 to 24 months
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
18 month old playing with toybox
Milestone chart: 13 to 18 months
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Toddler boy singing
Why does my toddler love repetition?
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
A distressed toddler crying while a woman tries to feed them with a spoon.
How to cope with feeding a fussy toddler
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Toddler girl eating a banana
I think my toddler is underweight. What should I do?
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Toddler drinking milk from a sippy cup
How should I wean my baby off formula and onto cow's milk?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Messy one year old spoon-feeding herself
Solids by age: 13 to 18 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
A smiling toddler with curly hair sits in a wooden high chair, holding a small box of raisins, with a few raisins on the tray, in a bright kitchen setting with a sink in the background.
Solids by age: 19 to 24 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Three-sectioned plate filled with tuna on toast, carrots, slices of apple and a pot of yoghurt.
12 quick and easy toddler meal ideas: photos
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Child standing next to the toilet and potty in the bathroom with their trousers down.
Diarrhoea in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Molluscum contagiosum (water warts)
Molluscum contagiosum (water warts) in children ages one to five
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
E. R. Degginger / Science Source
Threadworms in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Little girl with cold sore lying in bed cuddling teddy bear
Cold sores in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Young girl unwell in bed
Fever in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Sick boy cuddling his mum on the sofa
Vomiting in children (ages one to five): what's normal and what's not
Reviewed by Toni Hazell, GP
Toddler sitting in a toy truck outside
What are the best toys for my 12 to 18 month old?
By Joanne Lewsley
Toddler boy surrounded by toys.
What are the best toys for my 24 to 30-month-old?
By Joanne Lewsley
Toddler playing with brightly coloured blocks
What are the best toys for my 18 to 24 month old?
By Joanne Lewsley
A mother and toddler closely looking at a tablet together in a bright room.
Ways to manage your toddler's screen time
By Jenny Leach
Two children doing art and craft together.
How to teach your child to share
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Young boy beating his arms in frustration with an adult supporting him from behind.
What to do when your child is aggressive
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Boy biting his nails
How to handle nail-biting in children
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Grumpy preschool girl resisting discipline
Ways to discipline your child
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Toddler in red shirt smiling
Alternatives to saying “no” to your child
Reviewed by Richard Gilham, Child psychologist
Small boy doing something on handheld electronic device
What to do when your child ignores you
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Dad making a cake in the kitchen with two children
Dealing with a sweet tooth
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Parents and preschooler sitting down and eating breakfast
Healthy eating for children
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Boy sitting at dinner table
What should I do if my child refuses to eat any meat?
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Dad and son exploring nature
Nature book
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Boy and girl sticking leaves onto paper
Leaf collage
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Hands playing Twister
Homemade twister
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Mum and child talking
I'm going to the beach and... (memory game)
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Child dancing outside
Animal freeze dance
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Little girl sitting up and crying in bed
Dealing with late-night visits from your child
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Child sleeping on parent's lap
When will my child stop needing a nap?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Young girl asleep in bed
Sleep guidelines for preschoolers
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Young child asleep in bed
Nightmares: why they happen and what to do about them
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
Dad reading to child
Bedtime battles: how to nip them in the bud
By The BabyCentre UK Editorial Team
Dad talking with son
Developing your child’s language skills for school
By Joanne Lewsley
Adult and child holding hands, walking on yellow path towards school entrance. Child wears purple backpack.
10 ways to get your child to school on time
By Jenny Leach
child with parent and teacher
How to make the most of parents' evenings
By Jenny Leach
Boy drawing with pencil
Is my child ready for school?
By Jenny Leach
Two young children arguing outdoors
What should I do when my child fights with her friends during playdates?
By Jenny Leach
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