New moms and dads often wonder what to expect next and how to know if their baby's development is on target. Instead of focusing too much on developmental milestones, it's important to remember that babies all develop at their own pace.

During this first one to three months, your baby may start to smile in response to your smiles and try to get you to smile back at them, raise their head and chest when on their tummy, and gradually decrease eye crossing.

From six to nine months, your little one begins to move around, crawling or walking with support.

As parents, we must pay close attention to these important milestones of our babies' development to detect when something isn't going right.

It is essential to note that all babies develop at their own pace. Therefore, we should learn to be patient and attentive should we ever need to reach out to a medical professional.

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When you have a baby, occasional infections and fevers are inevitable. But even parents who have experience with sick babies can have trouble distinguishing normal and mild illnesses from serious problems.

It is essential to pay attention to the symptoms that require medical attention.

Firstly, mothers should learn to trust their maternal instincts. If something doesn't feel right or they're not sure if something is normal, call your paediatrician or take the baby to the clinic.

It is best to contact a doctor when: home remedies are not working, your baby refuses several feedings in a row or eats poorly, your baby is hard to awaken or unusually sleepy, your baby has a fever that lasts for more than 3 days, your baby's stools are especially loose or watery, your baby vomits forcefully after feedings, your baby cries with fewer tears, has significantly fewer wet diapers or has a dry mouth, a rash appears infected or if your baby suddenly develops an unexplained rash especially if it's accompanied by a fever.

Parents should not make assumptions about the health of their babies and seek medical attention in time to ensure the baby gets the right care as soon as possible.

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Nausea or morning sickness is a common challenge for women in early pregnancy. Every woman dreads it because it can be very irritating and uncomfortable. 

Despite its name, you can have morning sickness at any time of day. It doesn't mean your baby is sick, and it doesn't hurt the baby. Pregnancy nausea is probably caused by the sudden increase of hormones in your body. It's usually mild and goes away about midway through your pregnancy. Some women never feel nauseated during their pregnancy.

In as much as it seems nausea cannot be avoided, can anything be done to manage it? Can nausea be avoided totally? Listen to this episode to learn everything you can about nausea and how to deal with this unpleasant part of pregnancy.