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Hi, This is not unusual as the baby is starting to rise out of the pelvis and if you are carrying extra fluid then even more so. As long as you ar...

Hi Suzi, A big congrats to you!!!! Most research out now tends to encourage a diverse diet during pregnancy as it may help avoid allergies in in...

Hi Mitsy, These feelings are very normal and to be expected. Try to have an open attitude to the birth and what happens will happen. Remember that...

Hi There, babies can go off their food or even just their routine for many reasons, such as teething, if unwell and also just as a consequence of ...

Hi Megan, Most sleep issues are not about food but about how you settle baby. If you are feeding Jackson off to sleep then he will wake and look f...

Hi Jessica, Everything sounds pretty normal. In the early days a few tablespoons of baby food wont be sufficient to fill her up so solids wont in...

Hi, Thanks for your questions regarding your baby girl and your concerns about how to manage her wind. Many infants are labelled as “windy&#...

Hi Hannah, Cramps are very common in early pregnancy and it is not a sign of any problems. Best wishes, Alex

Hi There, Constipation is very common when bubs start off on solids. Babies kidneys are still developing and find it hard to process food bi-prod...

Hi, It does depend on where you are giving birth as most hospitals have different policies around this issue. If you are under a certain age they ...

Hi, It can be quite difficult to manage during pregnancy but after the birth you can use a stronger medication that should ease them. You may need...

Hi, If you think that you are pregnant you need to do a pregnancy test. It is possible to fall pregnant when breast feeding and it is not consider...

Hi, This antibiotic is safe to take during pregnancy. It is always advisable to inform your doctor that you are pregnant. Best wishes, Alex

Hi There, Fussy eating can really have you pulling your hair out; I have a five year old who is showing signs of coming out of it, but on glimpses...

Hi There, Sounds to me as though your bub is likely to be going just fine. You haven’t mentioned how old your bub is so I am guessing about...

Hi, Your baby may be positioned in an unusual place that is placing pressure in that area for now. Hopefully they will move soon and you will feel...

Hi Kate, Thank you for your enquiry. Obesity can severely affect your fertility so you may find it difficult to fall pregnant. If you do fall preg...

Hi Kim, Thank you for the feedback. Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well and you look forward to the birth and becoming a parent. Best wi...

Hi, I’m not sure from your letter what age your son is, but I take it he is around 6 months old? Is that right? I agree that spilling like ...

Hi There, Yes it sounds possible that his if filling up on high calorie foods such as milk and cheese for example. Just a little of these can ...

Hi Amanda, I would let him go until he wakes and is crying for 2 mins to see if he can self settle back, if not he is probably hungry. If you are...

Hi Kerryn, Yes indeed teeth can really affect their eating habits, so it is possible that this is causing him discomfort with food. I don’...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Sometimes there is no cause found for a baby not growing as expected. The good news is that you will be carefully ...

Hi There, It can very confusing with people saying different things, probably one of the best things to keep in mind is firstly that even governm...

Hi There, I guess the main thing from your question I am getting is that ultimately the guide you should be using is your sons own growth and dev...

Hi Rachel, Thanks for contacting me. It sounds like you have two wonderful and energetic children! It is heartening to hear that others find th...

Dear Nadine, 1, If you want to do something, eg , showjumping, find a carer for your daughter and go and enjoy yourself. Focus on having a great ...

HI, Thank you for your enquiry. Your body goes through lots of changes during early pregnancy and everyone is different and can experience differ...