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Baby bottles and teats: choosing and sterilising

Tagged with: Feeding your baby or toddler, Bottle & mixed feeding, Using EBM or formula
We give an overview of what bottles and teats you might need, and information on how to wash and sterilise them.

Baby massage: tips and benefits

Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, Caring for your baby, Baby care
Baby massage has long been practised in many cultures around the world as a way to help babies feel loved and secure (Cooke, 2015; International Association of Infant Massage, no date a).  Read our article for reasons why you might like to give it a…

Baby movements in the womb before birth

Tagged with: Pregnancy, The body in pregnancy, The body in pregnancy
Every baby is different, and it can help to get to know how much the baby is moving in the womb so you know what’s normal. Read about how much movement to expect and what to do if you’re worried about reduced foetal movement (RFM).

Baby positions in the womb before birth

Tagged with: Planning birth, Pregnancy, The body in pregnancy
You might be wondering how your baby’s position will impact on the birth. We talk you through the positions your baby might be in and what it could mean for labour. 

Baby slings and carriers: a guide

Tagged with: Caring for your baby, Caring for your baby or toddler, Practicalities of being a parent, Baby care
Baby carriers and slings can be useful for holding a baby hands-free but it is important to use them safely. Here we explain more.

Bathing a baby

Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, Caring for your baby, Baby care
How do you keep a newborn baby clean? When and how often do you bath them? What is topping and tailing? We answer your questions.

Benefits and entitlements to claim when you have a baby

Tagged with: Practicalities of being a parent, Friends and family, Practicalities of being a parent
As well as statutory entitlements such as maternity and paternity leave and pay, parents might also be entitled to other benefits when they have a baby. 

Birth partners and doulas: importance and tips

Tagged with: Planning birth, Support & decision making, Birth supporters, Place of birth, care options and birth supporters
Birth partners can help a woman or birthing parent feel supported during labour and birth and make the birth experience more positive (Hoffman et al, 2023). Find out why they’re important and what they can do.

Bleeding after birth and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)

Tagged with: Physical recovery after birth, Recovery after birth, Common experiences after birth, Recovery from birth
How much bleeding is normal after birth and how long should it last? Learn about bleeding after having a baby and how to recognise if too much blood is being lost.

Body after birth: Incontinence, vagina, and more

Tagged with: Physical recovery after birth, Recovery after birth, Common experiences after birth, Recovery from birth
There can be a lot of new and unexpected sensations in the body after giving birth. If concerned we suggest speaking to the midwife or GP, as they can usually be completely resolved.