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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.
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.
Tagged with: Healthy pregnancy, The body in pregnancy, Support & decision making, Place of birth, care options and birth supporters
Find out more about UK maternity care, and the different staff you might meet during pregnancy, labour and birth, and in the early days of parenthood.
Tagged with: Childcare, Practicalities of being a parent
The cost of childcare is often a significant issue. Discover here how to get help with childcare costs and your options with a childcare cost calculator.
Tagged with: Baby development, Health & emotional wellbeing, Recovery after birth, Support with change, Health & emotional wellbeing, Support with change, Related articles
The period of adjustment to the world after a baby is born is sometimes called the fourth trimester. We look at what this means and how to help babies adjust to life outside the womb.
Tagged with: Baby and toddler development
What are the best ways of encouraging your baby’s speech development? We look at the stages they will reach and how you can help them from birth to two years old.
Tagged with: Healthy pregnancy, Pregnancy, The body in pregnancy, The body in pregnancy
In our reproductive lives, hormones work together in complex ways. They are like an orchestra, with each instrument having a role to play. Here we give an overview of how some key hormones are involved in pregnancy and birth.
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Tagged with: Planning birth, Place of birth, care options and birth supporters, Places of birth and care options
Wherever you plan to give birth to your baby, it’s a good idea to have at least a minimal ‘hospital’ bag. Have this ready from 37 weeks of pregnancy (or earlier).
Tagged with: Common discomforts, First trimester, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester
Being pregnant during hot weather can be challenging. We discuss the risks of hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy, and how to beat the heat.
Tagged with: Baby health, Baby and toddler health, Baby care, Baby health
It’s possible to enjoy the sun with a newborn or baby, but before heading out there are a few things to be aware of. Read our hot weather guide.
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