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Newborn Screening Test
All parents are offered the opportunity to have their baby screened for a number of rare disorders. This test is called the ‘newborn screening’. You might also hear it called the ‘heel prick’ test. It is usually done a few days after your baby’s birth and you will need to give permission for it to […] Read more
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Swelling in Pregnancy
Ankles, feet and hands often swell a little in pregnancy because your body is holding more fluid than usual. Towards the end of the day, especially if the weather is hot or if you have been standing a lot, the extra fluid tends to gather in the lowest parts of the body. You should seek […] Read more
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Itching in pregnancy
In a normal pregnancy, itching is not uncommon. It is thought to be related to hormonal change and stretching of the skin. It is always best to discuss this with your doctor or midwife as it may be something more complicated called obstetric cholestasis, which is a liver disorder that a small number of pregnant […] Read more
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Safe sleeping
While babies are asleep they may get into dangerous situations, e.g. suffocate under bedding or be caught between the cot side and mattress. How to reduce risks for your sleeping baby: Put baby down on the back to sleep from birth. Sleep baby with head and face uncovered. Avoid exposing babies to cigarette smoke before birth […] Read more
Mothers with various shaped/sized breasts/nipples can breastfeed. Babies breastfeed, they don’t nipple feed. Truly inverted nipples (ie where the nipples are completely stuck inwards) are very rare. Some mothers have nipples that don’t stand out or nipples that take more ‘coaxing’ to come out. With good help and persistence, most mothers find that breastfeeding becomes […] Read more