Tips for New Mothers

Medical Advice for Babies - Dr Ben Lloyd answers some questions from new moms and gives some useful tips.

- A mother speaks of the emotional trauma of waking up in the night to find her 10 week old daughter dead. She tells us of the desperate efforts to resuscitate her and her feelings when it became clear there was nothing she could do.

Information for new parents - In this video, we talk to the author of the book Baby Secrets and discuss the main ideas of the book.

Avoiding isolation as a new mom - For the majority, being a new mum is great but for some it can be a really tough time, blighted by loneliness and isolation. If you're suffering Parentline have advice to help you through this trying time.

Maternity rights - In this video we talk to Maternity Alliance, a national charity that helps new parents make the most of their money.

Breastfeeding tips - A lactation specialist teaches a new mother how to breastfeed her day-old baby.

Men and Post-natal Depression - Inevitably most of the focus on pregnancy and parenting is targeted at women, but what about the feelings of the father? A Clinical psychiatrist says fathers are just as likely to suffer postnatal depression as mothers.

- Su Laurent answers some medical questions, such as nutritional questions.

- Learn some tips, advice and invaluable knowledge for new parents, such as planning family holidays.