Splish, splash
In its earliest days, a newborn doesn’t actually need to be bathed. The vernix (the waxy white substance that coats the skin of the...
To my darling Charlie
After a rough night, with your big brother waking a few times, I noticed in my sleep that I was having contractions. They weren’t...
Ask the experts: Autism
Q: What is autism?
A: Autistic disorder is classified as a “pervasive developmental disorder,” which means the disorder’s symptoms affect many areas of development. Symptom...
Ask the experts: Epilepsy
Q: I had epilepsy as a child but have been seizure-free for years. I’m pregnant and am worried that my baby might have epilepsy....
When good veins go bad
At university, I wore ridiculously short skirts. I thought I had a fine pair of legs and, if you’ve got it, flaunt it, right?...
