By stopping smoking before – or as soon as – you get pregnant, you can have a safer pregnancy and a healthier baby.

Everyone wants the best for their baby and often we overlook the foods we eat.

It is best to talk to a health professional before taking any new drugs or medicines during pregnancy.

It is beneficial to you and your baby to stay active during pregnancy.

Your baby will have their own pattern of waking and sleeping, and it's unlikely to be the same as other babies you know. Find advice on baby sleeping habits and routines.

Vitamins and minerals are nutrients your baby's body needs in small amounts to work properly and stay healthy.

Introducing your baby to solid foods, sometimes called complementary feeding or weaning, should start when your baby is around 6 months old.

If you've decided to bottle feed, you may be worried about what formula to buy, what equipment you'll need and how to get the hang of feeding your baby when everything is so new.

Feeding your baby can feel quite overwhelming at first – whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding or a combination of both, there is lots of guidance to support you.

Feeding your baby on the breast or with a bottle can take some practice. There are lots of guidance and tips offering techniques to help. Moving on to solid foods needs some careful planning and guidance on drinks, meal ideas and food safety can be useful to know.