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Tagged with: After the birth, What happens in labour & birth, Assisted or complicated birth, Baby health
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
Tagged with: Planning birth, What happens in labour & birth, Assisted or complicated birth, Different types of birth, Places of birth and care options
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.
Tagged with: Vaginal birth, What happens in labour & 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…
Tagged with: First trimester, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Symptoms to watch out for, Third trimester
It can cause premature births and hospitalisation during pregnancy so it’s definitely worth knowing about a type of urinary tract infection called pyelonephritis.
Tagged with: Baby and toddler development, 18-24 months
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
Tagged with: 0-3 months, Common concerns, Feeding your baby or toddler, How to achieve comfortable and effective feeding, Responsive feeding, Challenges
Read our tips for gently encouraging your baby back to breastfeeding if they suddenly don’t want to feed.
Tagged with: Returning to work, Support with change
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
Tagged with: First trimester, The body in pregnancy, Second trimester, Third trimester, Places of birth and care options, Tests, scans and antenatal checks
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.
Tagged with: Physiology of birth, Vaginal birth, What happens in labour & birth, Your guide to labour
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.