Going home with your baby

August 8, 2023

Car seat safety

You’ll need to buy a baby car seat before your baby is born. It’s important to buy one that fits your car and is suitable ...

August 8, 2023

Reducing the risk of cot death

How safer sleep advice reduces the chance of SIDS.

August 8, 2023

Co-sleeping advice

Co-sleeping with your baby. Some parents choose to share a bed or other sleep surface (also known as co-sleeping) with their babies. Advice on how ...

August 7, 2023

Babies with special care

NHS advice and information. Find out about the special care given to babies born early (prematurely) or those who are sick, jaundiced or born with ...

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August 7, 2023

Your Body’s Journey during Pregnancy and After Birth

From your pelvic floor to your posture, from caring for your bladder to returning to exercise, supporting your body during and after pregnancy is important. ...

August 7, 2023

Perineal tears and episiotomies in childbirth

Up to 9 in every 10 first time mothers who have a vaginal birth will experience some sort of tear, graze or episiotomy. It is ...

August 7, 2023

Contraception – advice after you have had your baby

Contraception after birth should be discussed during your pregnancy and again soon after giving birth. If you do not wish to become pregnant again, contraception ...