Pregnant In A Heatwave? Here’s How To Cope
Pregnant women naturally have a slightly decreased tolerance to heat and humidity. Check out Becca Maberly's top tips for keeping cool this summer.
What To Consider In The Fourth Trimester
No amount of planning, reading, note-taking, praying or hoping can guarantee you a smooth ride through the first 3 months of your baby’s life and your life as a new mother.
Should I Vaccinate? Chicken Pox, Pregnancy & Toddlers
Vaccination of children is not currently advised in UK, even if mother is pregnant and in the midst of an outbreak. She is 98-99% likely to be immune.
The #TBT Repost: Will Perineal Massage Reduce The Risk Of Cuts And Tears?
This weeks #TBT post is from 2013, provided by Doctor and Daughter. We look at perineal massage and how it can affect the risk of cuts and tears.
PERIODS: Everything You Need to Know About Aunt Flo
Periods are a monthly hassle for some, and a monthly ordeal for others, and we wanted to find out why. We called upon the brilliant duo The Doctor and Daughter to ask them every awkward period question we could...
The Truth About Giving Birth
I am 23 weeks pregnant and my three-year-old son was in direct contact with a child infected with chicken pox 10 days ago. As I haven't had it and I'm not immune to it, I have sent him over to my mum three days...
Breech Birth: Should I Let the Doctor Turn My Baby?
Following a letter from a very worried reader whose baby was in a breech position close to due date, we asked the Doctor & Daughter team about the practice of turning a baby through the tummy - does it hurt...
8 Must-Read Post Natal Tips
We speak to so many new mothers who have had such a wide range of experiences (both good and bad) after giving birth. Between them, we think that they are the ones best suited to passing on advice to other new ...
Why I Could Not Breastfeed My Babies
It goes without saying that every mother wants the best for her baby
The Doctor and Daughter on Drinking
Drinking? This is a contentious issue for many and there is very little solid evidence available
