Find out how to care for your newborn baby’s umbilical cord stump and belly button and read about what to do if the cord stump is not healing well.

Umbilical cord prolapse is when your waters break and the umbilical cord enters your vagina. This medical emergency risks your baby’s oxygen supply.

Cord blood banking is the collection of blood from the umbilical cord and placenta. Stem cells in the blood can be used to treat disease.

Your newborn baby may look a little different than expected or have symptoms that worry you. Find out what’s normal and when to seek help.

There is a lot going on in the first 24 hours of your baby's life, so find out what you can expect.

Retained placenta is when some of the placenta stays in your uterus after your baby is born. It can lead to serious infection or blood loss.

The third stage of labour happens after your baby is born, when your womb contracts and the placenta is delivered through your vagina.

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common, but you should always seek medical attention immediately if it happens to you.

Malpresentation is when your baby is in an unusual position as the birth approaches. It may be possible to move the baby, but a caesarean may be safer.

Read about your baby’s health from head to toe to help spot any problems early, and know when you need to seek health advice from a doctor or nurse.