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If you’d like to try swaddling, you’ve come to the right place. We explain what hip-friendly swaddling is and how to fold the blanket around your baby.
It’s a hard topic to discuss but miscarriage is more common than you may realise. In this article we share some basic information about miscarriage. Read our other article if you think you may be having a miscarriage.
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 its purpose, about having ‘a show’, and what a mucus plug looks like.
What do we think of the mums we see on the small screen? Find out how mums feel about their TV alter egos.
Mums often expect an instant bond with their babies. Dr Susan Pawlby and Dr Lucy Findlay explain why bonding can take time and suggest some helpful tips.
If you've recently found out that your baby has Down's syndrome, you may be experiencing a whole range of emotions. There's no right or wrong way to react. And it’s important to know you're not alone in your situation.
Of course you worry about your baby’s weight. So here we look at what to do if your baby who you breastfeed is only slowly or is not gaining weight.
You’re at the end of your tether. Your baby has been crying inconsolably for hours. By now, you’ll want to know what this is about and what you can do.  

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