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Excited Baby

How does your baby grow?

Worried about your baby’s weight or height gain? Read our ABC to your baby’s growth in her first few years… The ABC to your baby’s growth After sizing up each other’s bumps in pregnancy, it’s the earliest way we parents compare our children – by their weight and height! But, although your baby’s weight and…

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding: the early days

Whatever shape or size of your breasts they are all able to produce milk when the time comes, and their appearance is not a factor governing your ability to breastfeed. In fact the breasts only store a small amount of milk in the ducts; it’s the milk-producing cells that determine milk production. Breastfeeding works by…

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Potty training your baby

Common potty and toilet training problems: Q&As

Potty training doesn’t always go smoothly. We take a look at some of the most common potty training problems and see how the experts advise you deal with them. One poo on the loo was too much Q: “My daughter is 2yrs and 3mths, and so far has managed one poo in the potty but…

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Sexual difficulties during pregnancy

Low libidos and other sexual difficulties can become an issue during pregnancy… and beyond. The Baby Gurus expert midwife Emma Thomson and babyworlders give their frank advice on sex and relationship problems. Help! I’m sick and tired and don’t want sex! Question: As of late pregnancy sickness and tiredness leave me less than ready! Plus after all that…

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Sleep disturbances in pregnancy

Sleep disturbances are almost universal in the last few weeks of pregnancy. It is hardly surprising! The size of your belly may make it difficult to get comfortable, you may be getting up several times to pass urine, your baby may be kicking, you may be woken up by cramp. You may also be kept awake by worrying or be woken…

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How to change your GP or midwife

A good midwife or GP is a very valuable thing, but sometimes you and your health professional just don’t get along. If you feel that a poor relationship is having an impact on your care, then you do have the right to find someone else to look after you. Changing your GP, midwife or health visitor may…

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