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We speak to Zoë Chivers, Head of Services at Bliss, the UK charity for premature and sick babies, to find out about prematurity and the support for parents
If you are expecting multiple babies, you'll have various birth options to consider. Read on to find out about planning for a vaginal or caesarean birth.
There’s so much to consider when you are thinking about where and how you want to give birth. Of course, things can and do change leading up to the birth or during labour, but if your plan is to have a vaginal birth, here are a few ideas that might help…
It can cause premature births and hospitalisation during pregnancy so it’s definitely worth knowing about a type of urinary tract infection called pyelonephritis.
Whether you want your child to speak Spanish, French or Arabic, being bilingual is a great skill to have. But how do you go about it? Here are some ideas
Read our tips for gently encouraging your baby back to breastfeeding if they suddenly don’t want to feed.
Returning to work after maternity leave can be tough. Our tips help you plan your return and know your rights, flexible working, options and childcare 
If you found out at your booking appointment with your midwife that you’re rhesus negative, this is what it means...
Many parents and caregivers use smartphones or tablets for babies or young children as an opportunity to get on with other things. Or they might find watching TV together is something fun or relaxing to do when they’re tired. 
How will you know when to push and how long does the second stage of labour last? Here’s what you need to know about the stage when your baby will be born.

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