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Eating in pregnancy and after birth

Tagged with: The body in pregnancy
What foods are safe or not to eat during pregnancy? Is there anything else that should be eaten? What about vitamin supplements? We look at nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 

Epidural, spinal, and combined spinal epidural (CSE)

Tagged with: Coping strategies for labour and birth, Pain management, Pain in labour, Pain management and coping strategies
Epidurals and spinals can be a very effective form of pain management during labour and birth. How do they work and how are they given? We explain more about them below.

Experiences of sex after having a baby

Tagged with: Physical recovery after birth, Support with change, Common experiences after birth, Practical postnatal guide, Support with change, Changing expectation and identity, Couple relationships
Parents often have lots of questions about sex after having a baby. How long should you wait until having sex? Is it normal not to feel like it? We look at the facts below.

Expressing breastmilk and different kinds of breast pumps

Tagged with: Starting to breastfeed, Breastfeeding, Feeding your baby or toddler, Using EBM or formula, Expressing
We explain what expressing milk is, how to hand express, as well as giving the lowdown on different kinds of pumps.

Five signs your child is ready for potty training

Tagged with: Caring for your baby or toddler, Potty training
When do you know your child's ready to start potty training? Well, you'll see the signs. Here we discuss the five common signs of potty training readiness.

Games and play for development: 0-6 months

Tagged with: Baby and toddler development, Games and play
What are the best ways to combine fun and learning in your baby’s early months? Here we discuss play and some of the games that can encourage your child’s development. 

Games and play for development: 12-18 months

Tagged with: Baby and toddler development, 12-18 months, Games and play
What are the best ways to combine fun and learning as your infant begins to walk, talk and become more independent? Here we discuss some of the games and play that can encourage your child’s development. 

Games and play for development: 18-24 months

Tagged with: Baby and toddler development, 18-24 months, Games and play
What are the best ways to combine fun and learning as your little one continues their march to their 1,000th day on Earth? Here we discuss some of the games and play that can encourage your child’s development. 

Games and play for development: 6-12 months

Tagged with: 6-9 months, Baby and toddler development, Games and play
What are the best ways to combine fun and learning as your baby starts to find out more about themselves and their environment? Here we discuss some of the games and play that can encourage your child’s development. 

Gas and air (Entonox) in labour

Tagged with: Coping strategies for labour and birth, Pain management, Pain in labour, Pain management and coping strategies
Here’s what you need to know about Entonox, otherwise known as gas and air, for pain relief in labour.