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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
