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How to get your body ready for a baby
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Is it okay to diet while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
woman who is trying conceive, drinking a glass of water while holding folic acid pills in her hand
How much folic acid do I need to take while trying for a baby?
Reviewed by Dr. Alex Polyakov, Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology
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We want to get pregnant. When should I stop taking the pill?
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
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How to get your life ready for a baby
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
woman in her forties, hoping to get pregnant
Getting pregnant in your 40s
By Hanna Mills Turbet
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Getting pregnant in your 30s
By Hanna Mills Turbet
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Physical checklist: are you ready to try for a baby?
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
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Lifestyle checklist: are you ready for a baby?
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
mixed berries being held by a woman who is trying to conceive
Fertility diet for women
By Megan Rive
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What's a normal menstrual cycle and what's not?
Reviewed by Dr. Alex Polyakov, Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology
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The science behind sex selection
Reviewed by Dr. Juliette Koch MBBS, FRANZCOG, CREI, MRepM, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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Sex positions for getting pregnant
By Hanna Mills Turbet
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How long will it take to get pregnant?
Reviewed by Morag Martindale, GP and family planning doctor
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When is the best time to get pregnant?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Consultant gynaecologist and fertility control specialist
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What age gap is best between babies?
Reviewed by Joseph Aquilina, Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
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How do I check my cervix for signs of ovulation?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Consultant gynaecologist and fertility control specialist
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Sibling age gaps
By Chess Thomas
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How soon after a caesarean can I get pregnant?
Reviewed by Joseph Aquilina, Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
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What cervical mucus looks like: photos
By Jenny Leach
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Could I be pregnant even though I'm breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
woman wondering whether or not she's pregnant
Pregnancy signs at two weeks
By Jenny Leach
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The top 11 symptoms and signs of pregnancy
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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If I feel pregnant, why do all the tests say negative?
Reviewed by Karoline Pahl, GP
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Home pregnancy tests
By Hanna Mills Turbet
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How soon can I take a pregnancy test?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Consultant gynaecologist and fertility control specialist
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My home pregnancy test showed a faint line. Am I pregnant?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Consultant gynaecologist and fertility control specialist
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I think I'm pregnant so why am I bleeding?
Reviewed by Hamed Al-Taher, Retired senior consultant gynaecologist
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Does having a retroverted uterus (tilted womb) affect my fertility?
Reviewed by BabyCenter Australia Medical Advisory Board, Medical Experts
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Donor insemination
Reviewed by Dr. Alex Polyakov, Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology
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How to get a fertility test
By Megan Rive
Sperm approaching an egg.
Fertility drugs for men
Reviewed by Dr Thanos Papathanasiou, Fertility specialist and gynaecologist
Woman smoking cannabis
Will smoking cannabis affect our chances of conceiving?
Reviewed by Karoline Pahl, GP
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Fertility treatment: in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Reviewed by Dr. Alex Polyakov, Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology
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Fertility drugs for women
Reviewed by Dr. Alex Polyakov, Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology
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Fertility drug: clomifene citrate (clomiphene, clomid)
Reviewed by Dr. Alex Polyakov, Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology
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Your age and fertility
Reviewed by Hamed Al-Taher, Retired senior consultant gynaecologist
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Can having thrush affect my fertility?
Reviewed by Hamed Al-Taher, Retired senior consultant gynaecologist
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Dads-to-be: should we avoid using hot tubs and hot baths while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Hamed Al-Taher, Retired senior consultant gynaecologist
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Can having too much sex affect our chances of getting pregnant?
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
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How often should I feel my baby move at 22 weeks?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Can I tell how my baby's lying based on their movements?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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How will my baby's movements feel, week by week?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Is it normal for it to hurt when my baby moves?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Is my baby moving too much?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Mums tell: what my baby's movements feel like (photos)
By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson
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Your baby's movements in pregnancy
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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How often should I feel my baby move?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Is it true that second-time mums can feel a baby's kicks early?
Reviewed by Denise Tiran, Midwifery lecturer and complementary therapy practitioner
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Can old wives' tales predict a boy or a girl?
By Bron Maxabella
Boy or girl cupcakes
Am I having a boy or girl?
Reviewed by Babatunde Gbolade, Consultant gynaecologist and fertility control specialist
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How can I tell if I'm having a boy or a girl?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Inside pregnancy: girl or boy (video)
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Baby gender predictor: boy or girl?
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6 gender reveal party ideas (video)
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Girl or boy? Mums' stories (video)
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Baby names that work for boys and girls
By Megan Rive
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How to count your pregnancy in weeks and months
By Megan Rive
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Poppyseed to pumpkin: how big is your baby? (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 19 to 21 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 22 to 24 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 25 to 27 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 28 to 30 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 10 to 12 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 13 to 15 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 16 to 18 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Your baby bumps: 6 to 9 weeks (photos)
By Megan Rive
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When will I look pregnant?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Top 10 signs of pregnancy (video)
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Cheeses that are safe to eat in pregnancy (photos)
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Is it safe to eat tuna during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Is it safe to eat ham and other deli meats during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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What isn't safe to eat during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Is it safe to eat pizza during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Weight gain in pregnancy
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Pregnancy menu plan: first trimester, week 1 (photos)
By Megan Rive
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Is it safe to eat pre-cut fruit and drink juices during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
raw chicken drumsticks on wooden board with herbs, garlic onion and tomato
Is it safe to eat chicken during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
pink and white soft-serve ice cream being dispensed into a waffle cone
Is it safe to eat soft-serve ice cream during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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40 reasons to be glad you're pregnant
By Bron Maxabella
Happy couple looking at each other in bed
Sex during pregnancy
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
Happy same-sex women couple on sofa cuddling
Is it safe to masturbate or use sex toys during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Is anal sex safe during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
Couple in bed
Is oral sex safe during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Best pregnancy books
By Charlotte McClure
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Bored with being pregnant
By Megan Rive
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Pregnancy feelgood calendar: third trimester
By Megan Rive
Pregnancy sex position - spooning
Sex positions for pregnancy (illustrations)
By Danielle Townsend
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10 ways to survive stress in pregnancy
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Woman sitting in a chair, holding her bump and wincing in pain
I've pulled ligaments in my pregnant belly. What can I do?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Nub theory: will a first-trimester scan show the sex of my baby?
Reviewed by Dr. Peter Muller, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist
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Nuchal translucency (NT) scan
Reviewed by Dr. Peter Muller, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist
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20-week ultrasound (anomaly scan)
Reviewed by Dr. Peter Muller, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist
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I'm pregnant. Why am I vomiting bitter yellow liquid?
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
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Braxton Hicks contractions
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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What does it mean if I have protein in my urine?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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My baby is small for dates. Is something wrong?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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I felt very sick in my first pregnancy, but this time I'm fine. Is anything wrong?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Your pelvic floor in pregnancy
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Guide to exercising in pregnancy
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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The best pregnancy exercises
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
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Relief from late-pregnancy aches and pains: photos
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
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Is it true that I shouldn't carry heavy objects while I'm pregnant?
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
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Pilates in pregnancy
Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist
Pregnant woman stretching on a yoga mat
Tips for a safe workout during pregnancy
Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist
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When NOT to exercise
Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist
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Exercise during pregnancy: danger signs
Reviewed by Hanna Dabbour, Senior physiotherapist
Pregnant women in an exercise class
Benefits of staying active during pregnancy
By Jenny Leach
sleeping pregnant woman
The basics of good sleep
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
Woman sleeping on bed cuddling pregnancy pillow
Best maternity pillow
By Kahlia Bond
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Leg cramps (pregnancy sleep)
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
pregnant woman sleeping on a brown bed with lots of blue pillows
How to sleep like a baby when you're expecting one (video)
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Dreams during the first trimester
By Megan Rive
Pregnant woman lying on her back in bed
Is it safe to sleep on my back now that I'm pregnant?
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
heavily pregnant woman asleep on bed
Sleep in the third trimester
By Danielle Townsend
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Can't get comfortable (pregnancy sleep)
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Pregnant woman sleeping in bed
Sleep in the second trimester
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Woman in bed looking at the clock which says 3:31am.
Restless legs (pregnancy sleep)
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
pregnant woman hugging a blue exercise ball
Getting your baby into position for birth
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
pregnant woman packing hospital bag
Best buys for your hospital bag
By Kahlia Bond
illustraltion of a baby in the uterus engaging the head during labour
Inside pregnancy: labour and birth (video)
woman in early labour sitting on a birth ball and rubbing her back and belly
Signs of labour
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
pregnant woman sitting cross-legged on the floor and writing her birth plan in a notepad
Writing a birth plan
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
woman in labour leaning over a bed rail while her birth partner massages her lower back
Positions for labour
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
pregnant woman sitting on her couch and packing her hospital bag
What to pack in your hospital bag: your complete checklist
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
an overdue pregnant woman with her partner on a bed cuddling in an attempt to bring on labour
Natural ways to induce labour: an overview
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
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What to pack in your caesarean hospital bag
By Megan Rive
A woman's legs sitting on the toilet
How long after the mucus plug comes out does labour start?
Reviewed by Clare Herbert, Senior midwife and team leader
Baby playing with toy truck
Best toys for 6-9-month-olds
underwater shot of a young baby in a swimming pool with his dad
When can my baby go swimming?
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
young baby lying on back on baby gym and playing with mobile
Baby toys for three to six month olds
By Megan Rive
baby swimming underwater and being held by a woman
Swimming with your baby
By Megan Rive
baby holding pink ring from stacking set next to her on the floor
Which is better for my baby: structured activities or playing on her own?
Reviewed by Richard Gilham, Child psychologist
A baby and dad sit on the floor and play with blocks
Toys for nine to 12 month olds
By Megan Rive
Woman sitting on floor playing with baby
Games to play with your baby (under 12 months)
By Charlotte McClure
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Baby food recipes for starting solids
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
Baby sitting in a highchair and being fed puree from a bowl
Changing tastes: recipes from seven to 12 months
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
seven-month-old baby in a highchair being fed pasta on a spoon
Solids by age: seven to nine months
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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How can I tell if my baby is ready for solids?
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
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9 iron-rich first baby foods: photos
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
baby eating pureed vegetables from a spoon
How should I introduce solids to my baby?
By Danielle Townsend
baby using a spoon to feed himself
Baby-led weaning
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
a woman feeds her baby a bottle of milk and kisses her
How much milk does my six-month-old baby need?
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
A toddler eating chocolate biscuits
The five worst foods for babies
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Baby being spoonfed fruit puree
Which foods to introduce when
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
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Best Amazon Prime Day baby deals 2023
By Sophie Bell
Woman expressing milk with breast pump
Best breast pumps
By Kelly Bailey
Dad bottle feeding their baby formula while laying down on the bed
Best formula and bottles for a windy baby
By Charlotte McClure
Pregnant woman opening gifts at baby shower
Five best baby registries in Australia
By Kerry Brind
Mother placing sleeping baby in crib
Best baby monitors
By Demi Rathbone
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What to pack in your nappy bag (photos)
By Megan Rive
boy shorter than 145cm sitting in his booster seat and waving out the window as the car drives along
Car seat laws in Australia
By Hanna Mills Turbet
woman buckling laughing child into booster seat with lap-sash seatbelt
When should I move my child into a booster seat?
By Megan Rive
baby strapped into baby capsule
Which is the safest position for my child’s car seat to be in?
By Hanna Mills Turbet
Baby sitting in a baby walker
Should I buy my baby a baby walker?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
Baby lying next to safety gate
Best baby stair gate
By Gemma Brushneen
baby dressed in several layers to keep him warm
How to keep your baby warm all winter
By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson
baby covering her nose and mouth with the back of her hand
Is it dangerous for my baby to inhale smoke from fires?
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
crawling baby exploring an open kitchen cabinet
Childproofing checklist: before your baby crawls
By Megan Rive
smiling toddler sitting in a front-facing car seat
When is it safe to move my baby from a rearward-facing car seat to a forward-facing seat?
Reviewed by BabyCenter Australia Medical Advisory Board, Medical Experts
a dad doing the shopping with his baby in a trolley
Is it safe to put my baby in a shopping trolley?
By Megan Rive
Woman holding a baby up to smell a flower
Which house or garden plants should we avoid with a baby on the loose?
Reviewed by Daphne Metland, Medical writer and editor
Man using tablet in bed at night
Is it safe to have a laptop or tablet in my baby's bedroom?
By Emma Woolfenden
young baby holding a rattle
Toy safety
By Sarah Joel
newborn baby having his nappy changed after doing a green poo
Why are my breastfed baby's poos often green?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
woman cutting up fresh fruit and vegetables
Diet for a healthy breastfeeding mum
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
a mum holding her baby while eating an apple
Foods to avoid when breastfeeding
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
a mum preparing to breastfeed her newborn
Breastfeeding for beginners
Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant
newborn baby breastfeeding
How much milk does my baby need in the first few days?
Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant
woman discussing instructions on a medicine packet with a pharmacist in a pharmacy
Over-the-counter medicines and breastfeeding
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
young baby breastfeeding
What I wish I'd known about breastfeeding
By Megan Rive
fed-up woman holding a baby in front of a cot
My six-month-old wakes at night and won't go back to sleep without a breastfeed. What can I do?
Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant
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How do I know when my baby's finished his breastfeed?
Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant
woman breastfeeding newborn baby
Low milk supply
Reviewed by Rowena Gray RN, RM, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant
man sitting on chair and bottle feeding a baby
How can I combine breast and bottle?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
Man smiling and feeding a baby with a bottle
How do I store formula when I am out and about for the day?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
Woman sitting on a sofa feeding baby
Best baby bottles
By Amalia Smith
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How much formula milk does my baby need?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
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When can I stop boiling water for my baby?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
tin lying on its side on a grey bench, with formula milk powder spilling out
How to choose the best formula for your baby
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
baby bottles and teats in a steriliser
When can I stop sterilising my baby's bottles?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
excited baby in a luggage trolley in front of a check-in sign at an airport
How can I formula feed on a plane trip?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
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Do I need to boil water to make formula milk to feed my baby?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
older, distracted baby on a woman’s lap and holding a bottle of milk
Why has my bottle-fed baby started to refuse the bottle?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
baby in a pink hat, laughing at the camera
Baby growth spurts
By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson
Baby sitting up in a onesie
Developmental milestones: sitting
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Baby’s foot against a tape measure
Signs that your baby is having a growth spurt: photos
By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson
smiling baby girl
Can I predict what sort of personality my baby will have?
Reviewed by Annabel Coburn, Clinical psychologist
baby doing tummy time with arms stuck out and smiling
Baby milestones: one to six months
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
a baby with a toy in her mouth standing up and holding the edge of a coffee table
Baby milestones: seven to 12 months
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
smiling baby wearing green pants and rolling over on a white carpet
Developmental milestones: rolling over
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
laughing baby with two bottom teeth
Developmental milestones: teething
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
young baby doing tummy time in her cot
Developmental milestones: head control
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Two toddlers walking together on grass
From TV to toys: what makes girls into girls and boys into boys?
By Danielle Townsend
Mom with infant walking
How can I help my baby learn to self-settle?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
baby yawning
Sleep training
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Sleeping newborn swaddled in a crib
Establishing good sleep habits: newborn to three months
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
sleeping baby
How much sleep does your baby need?
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
baby in a cot
Best humidifier for baby
By Kerry Brind
a baby asleep in her cot
How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
mum reads a story to her baby as part of the baby’s bedtime routine
Bedtime routines for babies
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
Dad holding newborn over his shoulder
Six common sleep mistakes and how to avoid them
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
Baby lying on back in cot
What should my baby wear at night? (infographic)
By Megan Rive
Baby sitting up awake in her cot
Why isn't my seven month old sleeping through the night?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
crying baby who's just been sick being cleaned with a muslin cloth
Vomiting in babies: what's normal and what's not
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
a dad changing his baby's nappy on a change table
Your baby's poo: what's normal and what's not
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
a mum changing her baby's nappy after he did a poo
Baby poo: a visual guide (photos)
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
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Childhood rashes, skin conditions and infections (photos)
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
baby with two front lower teeth
Baby teeth: order of appearance and loss (images)
By Megan Rive
woman holding her crying baby on her shoulder and trying to soothe her
7 reasons babies cry and how to soothe them
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
teething baby with fingers in mouth and crying
Teething babies: how to ease the distress
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
baby with rash wearing white nappy and sitting on wooden floor
Should I worry if my baby develops a rash after the MMR vaccine?
Reviewed by Dr. Melanie George, General practitioner
baby receiving vaccination in thigh by gloved hand
Side-effects of immunisation
Reviewed by Dr. Melanie George, General practitioner
close up of baby's ear
Earwax in babies: what's healthy and what's not?
Reviewed by Dr. Melanie George, General practitioner
woman pouring oil from bottle onto palm
Oils for baby massage
Reviewed by Jane Barry, RN, Child Health Nurse
Mum leaving home wearing changing backpack
Best nappy bag
By Sophie Bell
Baby being washed
Best baby bath seat
By Gemma Brushneen
Baby lying on changing mat
Best baby changing mats
By Gemma Brushneen
mum changing a baby's nappy on a change table
Nappy changing: the basics
Reviewed by Hannah Dahlen, Midwife and Professor of Midwifery
newborn baby lying in blue bath
Bathing your baby
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
baby having bottom cleaned
Caring for your baby's genitals
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Dad giving his baby a bath
Bathing your baby safely
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Baby on a change table having a nappy change
Is it normal for my baby to poo after every feed?
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
a baby having his nappy changed by a woman
Is it normal that there's blood in my baby's nappy?
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Toddler kissing baby brother on the cheek
Sibling rivalry: why it happens, and what to do about it
Reviewed by Dorothy Einon, Early years play and child development psychologist
mum introducing newborn to her toddler
Preparing an older child for a new baby (video)
Pregnant mum kissing and comforting toddler
Will our toddler feel displaced by our new baby?
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Dad and pregnant mum on sofa playing with toddler
Preparing your two-year-old for a new sibling
By Holly Bennett
Little girl watching her mum change her baby sibling on a changing table in a bedroom
Can my baby and toddler share a bedroom?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Dad on sofa holding newborn and smiling older child
How to cope with a toddler and a new baby
By Joanne Lewsley
Toddler making a cheeky face between the bars of a cot
When should I move my child from a cot to a bed, and how?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Smiling toddler standing up in their cot
Why is my toddler suddenly waking up in the middle of the night?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Toddler sleeping
Establishing good sleep habits: 12 to 18 months
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Sleeping toddler holding teddy in bed
Establishing good sleep habits: 18 to 24 months
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
a mum trying to get her toddler to settle down and sleep
Bedtime battles with your toddler
By Danielle Townsend
Toddler standing in cot smiling
My toddler's climbing out of his cot. Is it time for a bed?
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Little girl awake in bed clutching her teddy
Toddler sleep concerns: teething
Reviewed by Gemma Caton, Specialist health visitor 
Toddler looking over cot
My one-year-old still wakes up at night. What can I do?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
smiling toddler standing up in his cot after waking early in the morning
How do I get my toddler to sleep longer in the morning?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
little girl asleep on bed
How much sleep does your toddler need?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Toddler chewing on a spoon.
Teething in the second year
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Toddler eating a green apple.
Tooth-friendly snacks for toddlers
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
toddler brushing his teeth, supervised by a woman
Caring for your toddler's teeth
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Little girl looking at open mouth in mirror
What should I do if my child chips a tooth or knocks one loose?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Little girl sucking thumb
Will thumb-sucking interfere with my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
toddler in the bathroom holding an electric toothbrush
Should I use an electric toothbrush on my toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Caring for your child's feet
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Toddler putting on her own clothes
Developmental milestones: self-care
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
a toddler reluctantly brushing his teeth while his mum holds and encourages him
How can I brush my reluctant toddler's teeth?
Reviewed by Jane Shaw, Dentist
Little boy in bath washing his hair
Make hair washing easier for toddlers
By Daphne Metland
toddler girl having a tantrum and crying, with her face screwed up
Tantrums
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
pouting toddler at the park
The discipline tool kit: successful strategies for toddlers
Reviewed by Angharad Rudkin, Clinical psychologist
Little girl in car seat crying
My toddler won't go in his car seat. Should I force him in?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
three toddlers sitting together and playing with toy animals
Helping your child to be sociable
Reviewed by Dorothy Einon, Early years play and child development psychologist
Mum cuddling a child on her lap
Helping your child to be confident
By Megan Rive
Mum talking to serious child
Masturbation in toddlers
By Martine Gallie
Little girl biting nails
Nail biting: why it happens and what to do about it (age 2)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Little boy looking angry and being held back by parent
Aggression: why it happens and what to do about it (age 2)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Three children having a play fight
Biting: why it happens and what to do about it (age 2)
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Mum comforting upset toddler in living room
How to avoid saying "no" to your two-year-old
By The BabyCenter Editorial Team
toddler in a highchair, holding a banana and pointing at something
My 18-month-old doesn't talk yet. What should I do?
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Preschooler climbing on play equipment
Milestone chart: 31 to 36 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Toddler running while holding a giant ball
Milestone chart: 25 to 30 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Child with her arm in cast, using her free arm to play with a toy
Milestone chart: 19 to 24 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Milestone chart: 13 to 18 months
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
Mum helping baby to walk
Toddler milestone charts
By Martine Gallie
Two toddler boys riding balance bikes
Best balance bikes for children
By Kerry Brind
Mum with a toddler in the sandpit
Helping your toddler to talk
By Danielle Townsend
Dad reading book to daughter
Helping your child to love reading
By Martine Gallie
toddler sitting on his mother's lap talking
Developmental milestones: talking
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Toddler sitting in a toy truck outside
What are the best toys for my 12 to 18 month old?
By Charlotte McClure
One-year-old girl and mum playing together with building blocks
Games to play with your one-year-old
By Charlotte McClure
Mum and daughter playing with crayons and paper scraps
Games to play with your two-year-old
By Charlotte McClure
grinning toddler sitting on the floor next to his yellow potty
Toilet training: is my child ready?
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
a mum playing with her toddler while he sits on a potty
Toilet training: what works
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
angry toddler standing next to a toilet and pulling toilet paper
Toilet training: what doesn't work
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
smiling toddler wearing glasses and sitting on a potty
The ABCs of toilet training
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Mum helping little girl on potty
When should I start toilet training my child?
Reviewed by Dr. Christine Taylor, RN, Registered Nurse and Senior Lecturer
Mum helping little boy on potty
Toilet training for boys
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Little girl on toilet
How can I toilet train my child in time for starting preschool?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Boy sitting on potty
How can I encourage my son to do poos in his potty?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
toddler boy sleeping in bed with his teddy bear
When should I get my toddler out of night-time nappies?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
toddler boy sitting on a green potty in the bathroom and looking through a book
Do boys take longer to toilet train than girls?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Toddlers sitting at a table, refusing to eat vegetables
How to cope with feeding a fussy toddler
Reviewed by Rachel Tomlinson, RP, Registered Psychologist
19 month old sitting in her highchair and feeding herself raisins
Solids by age: 19 to 24 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
toddler using his fingers to feed himself pasta from a bowl
Solids by age: 25 to 36 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
smiling toddler girl with a blue plate full of pasta
Giving your toddler a balanced diet
Reviewed by Dr. Naras Lapsys, PhD, Accredited Practising Dietitian
mum showing toddler daughter a broccoli floret from a plate of vegetables
How can I make sure my toddler gets plenty of iron?
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
toddler enjoying feeding himself finger foods
How to feed your toddler
Reviewed by Sarah Schenker, Dietitian 
Mum with toddler getting weighed by doctor
I think my toddler is overweight. What should I do?
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
Toddler feeding himself porridge from a spoon
Solids by age: 12 to 18 months
Reviewed by Sasha Watkins, Dietitian 
A toddler holding a green cup
How can I encourage my toddler to drink from a cup?
Reviewed by Jill Irving RN (Adult) RN (Child) RM (Lapsed), Health visitor
Toddler drinking a glass of cow milk
Should I give my baby toddler milk?
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
mum wiping the mouth of a child who's just vomited
Vomiting in children (ages one to five): what's normal and what's not
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
sick toddler lying in bed, with his hand over his eye
When to call the doctor (for parents of toddlers)
Reviewed by Dr. Diane Phillips, General Practitioner
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Molluscum contagiosum (water warts) in children ages one to five
Reviewed by Claudia Carmaciu, GP and medical adviser
young girl with diarrhoea lying in bed
Diarrhoea in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Claudia Carmaciu, GP and medical adviser
young child being treated for asthma with an inhaler
Treating asthma in children (ages one to five)
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Child's legs with bruises
Bruises on toddlers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Child's face with cold sore
Cold sores in toddlers and preschoolers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
Child's mouth showing hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in toddlers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
child with rash
Hives in toddlers
Reviewed by Dr. Lionel Lubitz MBBS, FRACP, MRCP, DCH, Consultant General Paediatrician and Associate Professor
toddler sitting on a potty with her head in her hands
What can I do about my two year old's constipation?
Reviewed by Harriet Gibbs, Health visitor 
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