Highlights In hot weather, babies are at risk of overheating. Keep your baby cool by offering extra drinks and dressing them in loose, light clothing. Babies under 6 months should be breastfed or given formula, while older babies can have…

Highlights Cold weather can make babies uncomfortable, and they are less likely to sleep well. Healthy babies can usually maintain a normal body temperature, but in extreme cold, dressing them properly becomes crucial. Babies lose body heat from their head…

Highlights Fontanelles are soft spots on your baby’s head where the skull bones haven’t fully fused yet. These areas are essential for the normal growth and development of your baby’s brain and skull. Your healthcare provider will monitor the fontanelles…

Highlights Newborns sleep for around 16 hours in a 24-hour period and need about 6 to 8 feeds each day. If your baby is crying, check if they are hungry, tired, or uncomfortable. In This Article Understanding your baby Sleep…

Highlights You don’t need to avoid sex after giving birth unless advised by your doctor, but only return to sex when you feel ready. Everyone recovers from pregnancy and birth differently. Listen to your body and engage in sex only…

Highlights Regular exercise after childbirth helps you lose weight, strengthen muscles, and tone your body. It’s also beneficial for your mental wellbeing. Wait 4 to 6 months before returning to your previous level of physical activity. In This Article Benefits…

Highlights Many new parents experience disrupted sleep because newborn babies require care and attention day and night. The early weeks and months of parenthood can be challenging as you adjust to broken sleep and new sleep patterns. Lack of sleep…

Highlights After pregnancy, your body might look different. If you want to lose weight after pregnancy, then breastfeeding, eating healthily, and exercising gently can help. It is also possible to lose too much weight after giving birth. If you have…

Highlights After giving birth, you will notice physical changes in your body. This can impact your self-esteem and other aspects of your life. Look after yourself and focus on the hard work your body has put in to nurture your…

Highlights During pregnancy, periods stop due to the body retaining the uterine lining rather than shedding it. Bleeding during pregnancy can happen for various reasons. Early bleeding may be harmless, but later bleeding could signal complications. Postpartum bleeding (lochia) occurs…