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You might have heard that remifentanil can be an alternative to an epidural for pain relief. Here’s the information on its effectiveness and side effects…
For women who experience bad back pain in labour, sterile water injections can help to ease it. Here we explain about this more unusual pain reliever...
Knowing whether TENS can actually reduce labour pain or is just ‘worth a go’ could help you to know if you want to find a TENS machine. Here’s the lowdown…
Many mums and babies use laid-back breastfeeding straight after birth but it has many benefits even after that first snuggle. Here’s how…
Your baby will be developing quickly at this age: babbling, gesturing and recognising some words. Here’s what to expect and 10 tips for encouraging them.
The enormity of the decision to split with your partner, and then navigating the steps to take afterwards is likely to be fraught with emotion. Particularly when you've created a wonderful human together. Whether it’s to do with becoming a family or not…
Just when you thought you’d had every pregnancy symptom out there, along comes another one. Here’s how to deal with night time leg cramps.
Mum of three, Claire Lynch, shares her favourite books about families that come in all different shapes and sizes.
Here we look at... why willpower is so important. When children start to control their impulses. Where the behaviour comes from. And tips for how you can help your child develop self-control.
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