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It’s devastating when a baby dies. Here we explain what stillbirth is and what you can do to reduce the chance of it happening. We have a separate article on experiencing a stillbirth.
Find out more here about our infant feeding support line and the help available if you have any questions or concerns about feeding your baby. 
Swaddling has been used in different forms throughout the world since 4000BC and around 1 in 5 babies in the UK are swaddled in the first few weeks of life (Day, 2015). Some parents say it helps their baby to sleep, reducing crying and stress, but there…
They’re small, slippery, and frankly, it’s messy enough swimming on your own. But don’t despair. Here’s how to ace your first swimming trip with a baby…
How do you know your baby is teething, and how can you soothe their symptoms? Find out how to recognise the signs and what can help. 
Birth partners can help a woman feel supported in labour and make the experience more positive. Here are some top tips for being a brilliant birth partner.
You’ve arrived home with your baby and feel overjoyed but then, out of nowhere, all you can do is cry. Welcome to a very common condition... the baby blues.
You might already know about active labour but what happens before that? Here we explain the early signs of labour and when to call your midwife…
Trying different parenting styles and approaches can help you to decide about your baby’s care. Read on to find an approach to suit you.
We look at 10 things that are useful for every parent to know when it comes to feeding their baby.

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