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Cot Death or SIDS

Sadly, eight babies die suddenly and unexpectedly every week in the UK from cot death or SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). It’s a dreadful thought and one that it is common for new parents and parents-to-be to become a little paranoid or anxious about. What usually helps is to know some of the facts around the topic and most…

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News archive

  Doctor delivers wife’s twins on motorway hard shoulder 28 February, 2001 A doctor delivered his wife’s premature twins on the hard shoulder of a US motorway. read full story >> Family Tax Credit problems costing jobs 27 February, 2001 plans to end child poverty by making work pay will have limited success unless problems…

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Case study: Julie mum of five-month-old Daniel

Case study: Julie – mum of five-month-old Daniel Julie telephoned the NSPCC Helpline in an extremely distressed state, saying she felt like killing her five-month-old son, Daniel, because he cried incessantly. She said she was unable to comfort him and couldn’t cope any longer. Julie had separated from Daniel’s father soon after the birth of…

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Loving children equally

Loving children equally Children aren’t like cars, mortgages and house insurance – you can’t compare them online to see which one is best. Like all human beings, children have unique strengths and weaknesses, which either make them endearing or annoying. We look at what favouritism is and isn’t, and how you can keep things fair on the…

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Postnatal Depression Treatments

There are several treatments for postnatal depression. Your GP can help to find the best approach for you, whether that is medication, talking therapies or supportive counselling (or a combination). You should be told about all the likely benefits and risks so you can make the best choice of treatment for you. Don’t feel you…

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Step Family – Communication

Step Family – Communication It’s vital to keep communication channels open to the existing children, she says. They should be the first to know of the pregnancy and your door should always be open if they want to talk about it. How can you offset jealousy felt by older children over the new arrival? Allow…

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