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Is my baby feeding well?

Tagged with: Baby feeding guide, Feeding your baby or toddler, Signs feeding is going well, Challenges
Many parents worry that their baby isn’t getting enough milk, however they feed their baby. Find out how to recognise signs that your baby is getting the right amount of milk, and what to do if they’re not gaining weight.

Itchy skin in pregnancy and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)

Tagged with: The body in pregnancy
Itchy skin during pregnancy can be uncomfortable and is sometimes a sign of something more serious. Read about how to manage it and when to seek medical help.

Liver disease in babies: the signs to look out for

Tagged with: Baby health, Baby and toddler health, Baby health
Here we talk about the possible signs, like prolonged jaundice and persistently pale baby poo. Plus we give you a guide to this rare condition.

Looking after a baby when the parent is unwell

Tagged with: Support with change
Ideally, when a parent is ill, someone else would look after the baby so the parent could rest. However, this isn’t always possible.  

Mastitis, blocked ducts, sore nipples, and other breastfeeding challenges

Tagged with: Feeding challenges: preventing or overcoming them, Feeding your baby or toddler, Challenges
Here is a list of common challenges, how to recognise the signs, tips to try and when to get help. After that we have tips on preventing common breastfeeding problems.

Maternity bras and nursing bras: what you need to know

Tagged with: Common discomforts, Early days, Wellbeing and lifestyle in pregnancy, Practicalities of being a parent, Your body after birth
Getting the right pregnancy bra and, if you plan to breastfeed, nursing bra can be difficult. When might you start wearing one? What about fitting?

Maternity leave: pay, rights and return to work

Tagged with: Returning to work, Practicalities of being a parent
If maternity (or paternity or shared) leave feels like a big unknown to you, read on for all of the crucial information.

Maternity notes: understanding them

Tagged with: The body in pregnancy, Wellbeing and perinatal mental health, Practical postnatal guide, Places of birth and care options
From working out what maternity notes mean to how to access them, here’s what you might want to know. 

Maternity rights and informed decision making

Tagged with: The body in pregnancy, Labour & birth decisions, What happens in labour & birth, Health & emotional wellbeing, Support & decision making, Place of birth, care options and birth supporters
Learn about asking questions, making informed decisions, and speaking up for your needs or someone else’s during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. 

Mealtime tantrums and food refusal: tips from parents on how to cope

Tagged with: Feeding your baby or toddler, Introducing solids
Remember when sitting down to eat used to be a relaxed experience where everyone could chill out? Not so much when you have a toddler. Here’s how to deal with mid-dinner meltdown…