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The chances are, you'll be puffing away at a tank of Entonox during labour to help relieve the pain. Here’s what you need to know about Entonox - otherwise known as gas and air...
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…
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…
Here we talk about the possible signs, like prolonged jaundice and persistently pale baby poo. Plus we give you a guide to this rare condition.
Mastitis is a painful breast condition. Here we discuss its symptoms, treatment, how to continue breastfeeding with mastitis and how to help prevent it.
Getting the right pregnancy bra and, if you plan to breastfeed, nursing bra can be difficult. When might you start wearing one? What about fitting?
If maternity (or paternity or shared) leave feels like a big unknown to you, read on for all of the crucial information.
From working out what maternity notes mean to how to access them, here’s what you might want to know. 
Remember when sitting down to eat used to be a relaxed experience where everyone could chill out? Not so much when you have a toddler. Here’s how to deal with mid-dinner meltdown…
Meningitis can be life-threatening, so seek urgent medical advice if you think your child has it. Here we outline its symptoms and treatment.

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