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Mastitis is a painful breast condition. Here we discuss its symptoms, treatment, how to continue breastfeeding with mastitis and how to help prevent it.
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?
If maternity (or paternity or shared) leave feels like a big unknown to you, read on for all of the crucial information.
From working out what maternity notes mean to how to access them, here’s what you might want to know. 
Learn about asking questions, making informed decisions, and speaking up for your needs or someone else’s during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. 
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…
Meningitis can be life-threatening, so seek urgent medical advice if you think your child has it. Here we outline its symptoms and treatment.
Here we look at mixed feeding your baby, which is combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding
You may be feeling a little queasy if you’re in the early stages of pregnancy. So let’s talk about pregnancy sickness and find out what’s normal.
The mucus plug protects your baby in pregnancy. Find out more about what it looks like, its purpose, and what having a 'show' means.

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