The Birth Blog

If your baby is struggling to gain weight and finds feeding difficult, it is possible they might have a tongue tie. This is when the frenulum, which is a small strip of skin attaching the tongue to...

When you start thinking about feeding your baby, you may think that it is a black-and-white choice between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. However, it is possible to do a mixture of both, which...

If your due date is approaching, you may be starting to wonder how you will be able to tell whether labour has started. Portrayals of childbirth on TV and in movies often show the start of labour...

Burping or winding your baby is a vital part of your feeding routine, whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed. This is because young babies swallow air while they feed, and they can struggle to get...

If you absolutely love prawns, shrimp and other kinds of shellfish, you might be worried that being pregnant will stop you from tucking into your favourite dish. Don’t worry though as it is safe to...

If you’re expecting a baby, you may well have heard people talking about skin-to-skin contact. This is hugely beneficial to both you and your newborn and can help you forge strong bonds with each...