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August 14, 2023

Register a birth

Make an appointment to register your baby’s birth. You can also find details of who can register the birth and what happens at the appointment.

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November 21, 2024

SNUG, neonatal support. Bridging the gap from hospital to home

Feeling stressed, tired or overwhelmed? We get it. When life throws you a curveball it can be hard to know where to turn to for ...

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April 1, 2025

Co-Parent Pad for Torbay families

The Co-ParentPad© is a quick reference baby guide to support non-birthing parents who identify as LGBTQI+.  Traditional sources of information for new parents are commonly ...

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August 7, 2023

Multiple births

Support for parents of newborn twins and multiple births. The guide includes advice on sleep, feeding and postnatal depression.

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September 11, 2023

Dads matter

Dads Matter UK provides support for dads worried about or suffering from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Website: www.dadsmatteruk.org Facebook: @dadsmatteruk

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August 7, 2023

Blood spot test (Heel Prick)

Every baby is offered newborn blood spot screening, also known as the heel prick test, ideally when they’re 5 days old.

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August 7, 2023

Newborn hearing test

The newborn hearing screening test helps identify babies who have permanent hearing loss as early as possible. This means parents can get the support and ...

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August 7, 2023

Register your baby with your GP

Register your baby with your GP as early as possible in case you need their help. You can use the pink card you’ll be given ...

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August 7, 2023

Caring for your baby

This NHS guide includes everything you need to know about caring for a baby. From how to hold your baby to chnaging their nappy and ...

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August 7, 2023

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved ...

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