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How sick is my child?
Having difficulty with breathing is one of the most common reasons why children and babies visit Accident and Emergency.Breathing problems are more obvious in young children because being smaller they have sm...read more
How to cope with postnatal depression
Being depressed is not easy, it is distressing and you may have mixed feelings. It must be remembered that it is an illness and that it is in no way, shape or form your fault that you are suffering it. You ...read more
How to massage your baby?
The importance of touch in pregnancy, childbirth and infancy is undeniably, the most enjoyable way to improve the development, health and well being of your baby. Massage makes use of the mother and father&rs...read more
Infectious animal faces
Children love pets and animals are great for helping children form attachments and improve their social skills. But you should follow a few simple health and safety guidelines to keep everyone happy. Hygiene...read more
Keep babies out of the sun
Sun Protection Can sunscreens be used on babies and young children? We have no evidence to suggest that sunscreens are harmful to young children when used in small amounts on the face and hands. TheirMake your own baby food
Parents have been advised to consider making their own baby food after the discovery of a toxin linked to cancer in jars of manufactured food sold all over the world.The alarm was raised yest...read more
Mastocytosi, most common in children
Mastocytosis is the term for a group of disorders caused by too many "mast cells". It is most common in children, but the more important forms are seen in both children and adults. Mast cell are fou...read more
Nurse-Midwifery Care
Midwife means “with woman”. It comes from an English translation of the German word “mit wife” and for many centuries has been used to describe the individual who was “wi...read more
Oh my god I am pregnant! What do I do now?
Pregnancy test kits are 99% accurate. So if you get that little blue line... Congratulations! So what happens next? Should you make an urgent appointment to see your doctor? How do you contact a midwife? Wh...read more
Passive smoking during pregnancy
Non-smoking women exposed to other people’s tobacco smoke during pregnancy have lighter babies. Babies born to non-smoking women whose partners smoked weighed less than babies born to non-smoking couple...read more
Patent Foramen Ovale
This defect is present in every newborn baby. It is a gap in the wall between the upper two chambers of the heart, which should close soon after birth.Whilst a baby is in the womb, oxygen is supplied by the p...read more
Planning your pregnancy
Give up smoking and alcohol: Many studies have shown that smoking and drinking alcohol are connected to problems such as low-birthweight babies, miscarriageread morePost natal depression, even men suffer from it!
How many times do we see a mother with a baby on the bus or walking by with a pram and say, “What a lovely baby! Enjoy this time as it goes so quickly and is so precious. I wish I could go back to this ...read more
Protect your children: keep playing areas smoke free
Smoking is the greatest single cause of ill health and premature death in England.Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 different chemicals, many of which are harmful. The three ...read more
Resting after childbirth
For the first few weeks after birth, it is vital for the mother and baby to rest and adjust to their new life. In cultures throughout the world, resting is considered an important part of recuperation. In Ind...read more
Risks associated with fertility treatments
Like all medical treatments, IVF carries some risks and your clinic should discuss these with you before you go ahead with treatment. Risks can include reactions to fertility drugs that may ...read more
Safe play in the home for babies and toddlers
Play is sometimes referred to as children’s ‘work’. It is through playing that children learn many of the vital skills necessary for their overall development. Children will...read more
Some information about first aid
Knowing how to give on-the-spot help can save a life. Learn some basic first aid. Enrol on a course run by the British Red Cross or the St John Ambulance Brigade in England, and the St Andrew’s Ambulanc...read more
Soya-based infant formula
Breast is best but for mums who need an infant formula feed, soya-based formulas are a safe and nutritious alternative to cow’s milk-based ones. Breast is Always Best Breast is best ...read more
The benefits of using hypnosis during pregnancy
Using hypnosis to relax and be in control during labor and delivery isn’t simply a matter of babying yourself; it’s actually good for you and your baby. In fact, hypnosis can help...read more
The female reproductive system
Without the female reproductive system, there would be no continuation of our species. The female is dependent on the male for fertilization of her egg, but it is she who carries the developing baby through p...read more
The importance of home safety
The home can be a very hazardous place for babies and small children if precautions aren’t taken to make the home a safer place. Whilst almost unheard of in the UK, childproofing your h...read more
The vegetarian mother and baby
The first thing to assure you of is that a vegetarian diet provides all the nutrients you need during pregnancy, just as it does at other times in your life. Many, many women have gone through successfulUnplanned pregnancy: what now?
If you are facing a decision about a pregnancy that was not planned, you may be feeling…… Shocked and numbed Frightened Angry that this has happened That it is not really happen...read more
Water babies
All parents would agree that it is important that children should learn to swim. At the very least they should to be able to get themselves safely out of water in the event of an accident. It is also a valuab...read more
Water birth
Birthing pools are increasingly available to mothers in labour either in hospital or for hire at home. There are several reasons why women choose to have their babies this way. While everyone knows abo...read more
Water on the brain: towards the first ever drug treatment
Babies who are born very prematurely are at high risk of bleeds to the brain, which can result in hydrocephalus (water on the brain). There are several hundred new cases of hydrocephalus each...read more
Wellfare during your pregnancy
Confirming you are pregnant: If you have missed a period and think you may be pregnant, there are a number of pregnancy testing kits available, including Superdrug’s own brand pregnancy...read more
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
A hundred years ago, babies who were not breastfed had a hard time surviving. After formula was developed, their lives became a lot easier – and a lot longer. Early formulas were far better than unpaste...read more
What fertility treatments are available?
Most people have heard of IVF (in vitro fertilisation). But there are several treatment options for people who are having difficulty conceiving naturally. Every case is different, and your GP and fertility ...read more
What to expect at each prenatal visit?
What to expect at each prenatal visit is a gradual and exciting introduction to the newest member of your family! Over the course of your pregnancy, you will see, hear and feel your new baby....read more
Your baby is here..what happens next?
So now you are on this side of the tunnel... you've survived pregnancy and labour and however wonderful or awful your experience, whether you had a natural water birth, forceps, an epidural or a caesarean, yo...read more
Your Teeth and Your Health
Many secrets about life are revealed in the teeth. The teeth show us what our mothers ate, especially during the nine months they carried us. The teeth also tell us much about our relationship with our mother...read more
