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Read our tips for gently encouraging your baby back to breastfeeding if they suddenly don’t want to feed.
Returning to work after maternity leave can be tough. Our tips help you plan your return and know your rights, flexible working, options and childcare 
The pregnant woman or person will be offered a test for their blood group at the initial booking appointment (NICE, 2021). This blood test will also test whether they’re rhesus positive or rhesus negative. Find out why that matters below.
Every pregnant woman or person is offered screening, including scans and blood tests, during pregnancy. In this article, we explain when they are offered and what they are for.
Many parents and caregivers use smartphones or tablets for babies or young children as an opportunity to get on with other things. Or they might find watching TV together is something fun or relaxing to do when they’re tired. 
If your baby seems to have become more clingy, it could be separation anxiety. Here we discuss the signs and how you can help your child and yourself. 
Septicaemia (or blood poisoning) is a serious infection that can lead to sepsis, which is potentially life-threatening. Here we discuss what it is, the symptoms and treatment.
One of the toughest things you’ll probably do if you return to work after having a baby is settle them into childcare. Here are some parents' tips on it…
Is sex during pregnancy safe? Is a lack of libido normal? Here’s what you need to know about intimacy during pregnancy.
New parents have the right to Shared Parental Leave. What is this right and how do you apply for it?

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