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10 steps to a healthy pregnancy BabyCentre

Any alcohol you drink rapidly reaches your baby via your bloodstream and the placenta. There is no safe level of alcohol to drink when you are pregnant and the more you drink the … See more

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Understanding your baby's cognitive development

WEBBy the time your baby is 13 months, they will probably be making 10 sounds or words. This rises to 50 sounds or words by 18 months. But again, all babies are different. If your …

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The placenta: What it is and how it works BabyCentre

WEBThe villi in your placenta allow your blood to give nutrients to your baby, whilst taking away waste products (Griffiths and Campbell 2015, Moore et al 2019a).As the arteries that …

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Get the best out of your health visitor BabyCentre

WEBYour health visitor's job is to support the health and wellbeing of you, your baby and your family for the early years, that is from birth up to the start of school. Your health visitor …

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How age affects pregnancy BabyCentre

WEBMiscarriage rates and age Sadly, both miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy are more common in older women (Fretts 2018a, NHS Digital 2018a, RCOG 2011). The rate …

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Dads-to-be: how your age can affect your fertility and …

WEBBabyCentre's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and …

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Low birth weight in babies BabyCentre

WEBLow birth weight is more common in babies born to parents of Asian, African, and African Caribbean heritage, than babies who are born to White parents (Datta …

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Vomiting in babies: what's normal and what's not BabyCentre

WEBIf you're not sure whether your baby has reflux or is vomiting, talk to your health visitor (NHS 2021a).If your baby's just dribbling or bringing up a bit of milk after …

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When a baby is stillborn BabyCentre

WEBLifestyle factors, such as obesity, heavy drinking and smoking in pregnancy increase the risk of a baby being stillborn (Johnson 2017, NHS 2018).Smoking can reduce the supply …

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Down's syndrome BabyCentre

WEBA baby with Down's syndrome has an extra copy of a particular chromosome – chromosome 21 – in some or all of her cells (NHS 2015a).This makes a total of 47 …

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Postnatal symptoms you should never ignore BabyCentre

WEBsevere abdominal (tummy) or groin pain, which doesn’t get better after you take painkillers. smelly discharge from your vagina. sore and tender breasts. a red and painful …

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What happens if my baby's umbilical cord has one artery instead …

WEBYour baby is likely to be fine. Having only one artery in the umbilical cord, called a single umbilical artery (SUA), shouldn't affect their health. Usually, an umbilical …

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The best prenatal vitamins in the UK 2024 BabyCentre

WEBMost popular prenatal vitamin: Pregnacare Original. Best value prenatal vitamin: Boots Folic Acid + Vitamin D. Best prenatal vitamin for getting pregnant: Seven Seas: Trying for a …

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Measles in babies BabyCentre

WEBsore, red, sticky eyes. (Gans and Maldonado 2022, NHS 2022, NICE 2018) This stage can last for a few days to a week. The first sign that your baby has measles, and not a cold, …

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Vomiting in children (ages one to five): what's normal and what's not

WEBA tummy bug is usually brought on by a virus, such as rotavirus or norovirus (NICE 2022, Knott 2021).Bacteria can also cause tummy bugs, (NICE 2022, Knott …

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Are ultrasound scans safe

WEBThere’s no evidence that scans are harmful to pregnant women or their babies, if used according to the guidelines (NHS 2021, SCoR/BMUS 2020a). Ultrasound …

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Molluscum contagiosum (water warts) in children ages one to five

WEBMolluscum contagiosum, or water warts, is a mild infection that causes raised spots to appear on your child's skin. It often affects young children, particularly between …

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Baby names inspired by the solar system BabyCentre

WEBLook up at the night sky and you'll find a treasure trove of celestial-inspired baby names. From glittering stars and constellations to planets and their mystical …

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Pregnant with twins: potential complications BabyCentre

WEBHowever, healthcare professionals treat pregnancies involving twins or more as higher risk because complications are more likely to arise. These include higher rates …

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