Information you can trust
What is is about pregnancy and the early days of parenting, that causes us to incessantly Google everything?! There’s so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
Add in to the mix, that when we become pregnant or have a new baby, we suddenly become an unsuspecting target of unsolicited advice from everyone, with their opinions on everything from how big our bump should be, to how our baby should be dressed. It can feel completely overwhelming.
That’s why our team of specialists is here to help, with evidence-based and most importantly realistic information that you can trust.
We won’t tell you how you ‘should’ be doing things, you’re all intelligent people, who will find what works for you and your baby.
However, we want to give you access to relevant and easy to digest, information that can support you through each trimester of pregnancy, birth and parenting.
We also share tonnes of tips and first hand experiences of new parents from our courses.
So what are you waiting for? Please dig in and enjoy these pages and if you have any suggestions of further topics you would like our specialists to cover, please do get in touch.
All the information in these articles is written by medical professionals working within the NHS, with MBBS, Masters or PHD qualifications.
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- nutrition
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- baby
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- hospital bag
- anxiety
- guilt
- worry
- covid
- weaning
- diet
How to dress your baby at night
Babies can not control their body temperatures and so we need to make sure they are wearing the right amount of layers for the weather conditions. Read on for our handy guide to do this safely.
What is Tongue-Tie?
Lots of new parents have questions about tongue-tie - what it is, how to diagnose it and what to do if your baby has one.
Your Baby and Nappy Rash
Nappy rash is very common in young babies - find out what causes it and how to treat it.
Your Baby and Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is a harmless and common skin condition which appears as greasy, flaky skin on young babies’ scalps. Research shows it affects around 4 in 10 babies under three months.
Your Baby and Colic
Many parents-to-be will have heard stories about babies with colic and it can prompt some concerns during your pregnancy. Colic is very common but it can be quite stressful for new parents. It is usually when a baby cries a lot but there may not be an obvious reason why.
The Newborn Check
In the first 72 hours after your baby is born they will be physically examined by doctors or midwives to check for any issues. This will usually take place in hospital after you have given birth and preferably both parents will be there for it. If you give birth at home, a midwife or health visitor will carry out the check.