Newborn Features

Group B Strep factsheet

Group B Streptococcus (GBS: an infection that has serious but preventable effects on newborn babie

Hearing things

New hearing tests for babies - ways to diagnose and help children with a hearing proble

Home Births

What is the deal with home births? Is everyone entitled to one and what are your rights?

I hate my baby before it's even born

Expert reply to query about bonding with a newborn and post-natal depressio

Is baby sitting comfortably?

Choosing a car seat for your bab

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Maternity munching

Food for you when you're breast feedin

Meconium Staining & Terminal Meconium

Meconiu: what it is, the different terminology plus comment on the umbilical cor

Memory loss and pregnancy

As your pregnancy progresses have you found your brain power seems to regress?

Naming and ceremonies

A guide to registering the birth and naming ceremonies from Harden's London Baby Book 2002/0