Babies and Pregnancy
Baby CPR
CPR for babies - hopefully something we will never need to do. This article tells you the procedure for reviving a baby who has stopped breathing and also has a link to first aid courses for parents.
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Baby CPR
Baby Development
Do you find your baby goes through phases when he or she is more dependent on you or more grouchy than usual? Find out if they are having a Wonder Week.
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Baby Development
Baby Development - Leaps
Leaps are development phases babies go through. As well as developing new skills they can also cause crying, clinging and crankiness. Find out more here.
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Baby Development - Leaps
Bathing Babies
This article will help parents looking for advice on what to do when bathing their baby.
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Bathing Babies
Being a Mum
There are five of the most common personality types for mums-to-be. Which one are you? This article helps you to identify your personality type and explains how this affects your approach to caring for your children.
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Being a Mum
Breastfeeding
For some mums breastfeeding is a natural, trouble free process. For others it is not so easy. Don't give up! Try reading this article. It contains a number of useful tips and explains just what is happening during the feeding process.
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Breastfeeding
Cooking for Babies and Toddlers
This article will help you with some tips on freezing, storage, containers, and some healthy meal ideas that work well and are suitable for babies (6 mth+) and toddlers.
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Cooking for Babies and Toddlers
Cot Death
If there is one thing new parents fear as much as anything it is cot death. Although the exact causes remain a mystery there are a few tips that can help.
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Cot Death
Cradle cap
Cradle cap is a fairly common problem for young babies. This article will help to identify the symptoms and gives advice on treatment.
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Cradle cap
Cystic Fibrosis - Newborn Screening
From October 2007 blood spot screening for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is now available to all newborn babies as part of the heel prick test.
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Cystic Fibrosis - Newborn Screening
Early Pregnancy Scans
Early Pregnancy Scans help to give you reassurance in the early stages of your pregnancy that everything is progressing well. Scans are available from 7 weeks.
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Early Pregnancy Scans
Essential Products for your Newborn Baby
Not sure what you need to take ideal care of your newborn baby? This article should point you in the right direction.
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Essential Products for your Newborn Baby
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing courses provide parents-to-be with information on achieving a natural birth.
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HypnoBirthing
Hypnotherapy in pregnancy
Hypnotherapy can be used during pregnancy and beyond to address a range of health issues.
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Hypnotherapy in pregnancy
New Baby Tips
A new baby changes everything in your life. If you are a first time mother how do you cope? Here are a number of new baby tips from HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator and Clinical Psychologist, Mia Scotland.
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New Baby Tips
Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
Postnatal depression and Anxiety exists for both women and men. In this Article we discuss some of the symptoms and how to cope.
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Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
Pregnancy and Birth Myths and Facts
There are a lot of myths and old wives tales surrounding pregnancy. Here we take a look at what's true and what's false.
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Pregnancy and Birth Myths and Facts
Pregnancy Scans
This article explains the scans and tests that are available for mothers during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Scans
Prenatal Depression
Prenatal depression is not as widely recognised as Postnatal depression. Here is an account of one mother's battle with Prenatal depression.
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Prenatal Depression
Teething
This article lists the symptoms of teething and how to help soothe the pain.
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Teething
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Happy
You don't need me to tell you that bringing up children is hard work. You need to keep an eye on yourself and make sure all the effort you pour in doesn't leave you physically and mentally drained. Here are ten tips for looking after you and making life a little easier.
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Top 10 Tips for Keeping Happy
Waking Up in the Night
Having young children that wake in the night can be very tiring indeed. Here are some tips to help ensure you get an undisturbed night.
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Waking Up in the Night
Weaning
Read about suggested ages for weaning and weaning foods and ideas.
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Weaning
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