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Getting your baby to sleep
Aug 25th
All new babies change their patterns. Just when you think you have it sorted and you’ve all had a good night’s sleep, the next night you might be getting up every two hours.
Once the routine has become settled, be prepared to change as your baby grows and enters different stages. (Daytime naps, for example, may need to be cut down as your baby gets older.) Growth spurts, teething, illnesses and colds can all affect how a baby sleeps.
Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome
Aug 17th
Babies whose heads are covered by bedding are at an increased risk of cot death. To prevent your baby wriggling down under the covers, place your baby so their feet touch the bottom of the cot or pram. Tuck the covers in so they can’t slip over your baby’s head.
Breast milk is better for your baby’s health
Aug 16th
Breastfeeding can also help you to lose weight (it uses up 500 calories a day), help your womb shrink back to its normal size, and give some protection against pre-menopausal breast and ovarian cancer.
The causes of miscarriage
Jul 13th
Prolactin is a hormone that is produced during pregnancy. It helps prepare the breasts for breastfeeding. Sometimes, women have a higher level of prolactin in their body than usual. This is known as hyperprolactinaemia. Some limited evidence suggests that hyperprolactinaemia may be linked to an increased risk of miscarriage.
Miscarriage
Jul 12th
It is thought that most miscarriages are the result of random variations in the chromosomes of the baby. Chromosomes are genetic ‘building blocks’ that guide the development of a baby. If a baby has too many or not enough chromosomes, the pregnancy can end in miscarriage. While a miscarriage does not usually seriously affect a woman’s physical health, it can have a significant emotional impact.
Diabetes and pregnancy
Apr 24th
If you have diabetes, you’re at a higher risk of experiencing problems during pregnancy and labour, including stillbirth and heart defects. There’s also increased risk of premature birth, and having a large baby (weighing above 4kg).
Five potentially serious conditions your baby may face
Aug 28th
Viral meningitis can cause flu-like symptoms with a high temperature, muscle aches and headaches. Bacterial meningitis is very serious and can be fatal, especially in young children. Recognising the early signs can be very important, as the bacteria can multiply rapidly once in the bloodstream.
