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Antenatal or prenatal depression: signs, symptoms and support

Tagged with: First trimester, Perinatal mental health, Second trimester, Wellbeing and lifestyle in pregnancy, How you might be feeling, Third trimester

While postnatal depression is becoming more talked about, its pregnancy equivalent can be dangerous but is still relatively unknown. Here’s an overview.

Assisted birth: ventouse or forceps

Tagged with: What happens in labour & birth, Different types of birth

Here we explain what assisted birth means, why forceps or ventouse might be offered and what to expect if they are used.

Average childcare costs

Tagged with: Childcare, Practicalities of being a parent, Money and benefits

Find out how much full-time or part-time childcare may cost below

Baby bottles and teats: choosing and sterilising

Tagged with: Feeding your baby or toddler

We give an overview of what bottles and teats you might need, and information on how to wash and sterilise them.

Baby immunisations and vaccinations

Tagged with: 3-6 months, 6-9 months, Baby and toddler health, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, Postnatal checks and immunisations

We look at the early baby immunisations and vaccinations schedule. Here’s what you need to know and why it matters.

Baby massage: tips and benefits

Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, 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, 2023). Read our article for reasons why you might like to give it a try…

Baby movements in the womb before birth

Tagged with: 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

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.