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Help with childcare costs

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.

Helping a newborn transition to life outside the womb

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.

Helping your baby to talk

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.

High blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and HELLP

Tagged with: Healthy pregnancy, The body in pregnancy, The body in pregnancy, Health & emotional wellbeing
Find out what you need to know about these serious pregnancy conditions.

Hormones in pregnancy and labour

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.  You can also read our…

Hospital bag checklist: what do I need?

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). 

Hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy

Tagged with: The body in pregnancy
Being pregnant during hot weather can be challenging. We discuss the risks of hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy. 

Hot weather with a baby

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.

How and when do babies develop social skills?

Tagged with: Baby development, Caring for your baby, Baby and toddler development
It’s amazing to watch our babies learn social skills, smile and interact. Professor Angelica Ronald looks at the stages of social development and how parents can encourage their baby at each step.

How to bottle-feed

Tagged with: Feeding your baby or toddler, Bottle & mixed feeding, Responsive feeding, Using EBM or formula, Exploring other feeding decisions
Whether you’re bottle-feeding expressed milk or formula milk, bottle-feeding can offer a chance to feel close to your baby and develop a loving bond (NHS, 2024). Read our guide to bottle-feeding.