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Tagged with: Giving birth in a hospital, Places of birth and care options
You’ve chosen your hospital to give birth in, you’ve been to your antenatal classes but what happens once you go into labour? Here's what to expect.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, Practical tips
Here we explain how to prepare a bottle for going out and how to make up formula safely when you are out...
Tagged with: Caesarean birth, Different types of birth
Caesarean birth is when a baby is born by abdominal surgery. Some are planned, while others are unplanned or emergency caesareans.
Tagged with: Coping strategies for labour and birth, Second trimester, Third trimester, Who will care for you during labour and birth?, Birth supporters, Who will care for you during pregnancy?
You know you’ll have a midwife but when it comes to labour, where does a doula fit in? Here’s our guide to this role.
Tagged with: Giving birth at a midwife led centre, Who will care for you during labour and birth?, Who will care for you during pregnancy?
If you are wondering 'what is a midwife?', read this article to find out more about midwifery and the role of midwives in providing antenatal care.
Tagged with: Vaginal birth
Here we look at what vaginal birth means, the risks and benefits and how likely it is that you will have a vaginal birth.
Tagged with: Parenting styles, Parenting styles and approaches
Here we explore the theory and practice of attachment parenting so you can see whether this style – or elements of it – might be right for you.
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Common concerns, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, Challenges, Baby health
We look at posseting, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and silent reflux in babies, with suggestions on how to help soothe your baby’s symptoms
Tagged with: Pregnancy related conditions
While you might know all about other conditions in pregnancy and babies, CMV is one that is much less well known. Here’s why you should be aware of it…
Tagged with: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, What to watch out for, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months
It’s a common condition but something that can make a lot of parents panic. Here’s what you need to know about plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, or as they’re often known, flat head syndrome.
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