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Find out more here about our infant feeding support line and the help available if you have any questions or concerns about feeding your baby. 
Read our tips on how to be present and supportive for a pregnant partner, family member or friend. Doing this can enhance your own experience of the pregnancy.  
Swaddling is the practice of wrapping a baby in a fabric cloth, which might help them to soothe and settle (Lullaby Trust, no date). The baby should be wrapped cosily but not too tightly.
They’re small, slippery, and frankly, it’s messy enough swimming on your own. But don’t despair. Here’s how to ace your first swimming trip with a baby…
How do you know your baby is teething, and how can you soothe their symptoms? Find out how to recognise the signs and what can help. 
Which postnatal checks are the parent and baby offered after birth and when? In this article we explain the timeline of checks for the mother or birthing person. We also signpost to the article about baby checks.
You’ve arrived home with your baby and feel overjoyed but then, out of nowhere, all you can do is cry. Welcome to a very common condition... the baby blues.
Trying different parenting styles and approaches can help you to decide about your baby’s care. Read on to find an approach to suit you.
What makes a dad a dad? From changing testosterone levels to brain rewiring, evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin explains what happens to men’s bodies when they become fathers
If your baby has prolonged jaundice, they might be referred for a split bilirubin blood test. Here we talk about the test and what the results might mean.

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