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  • 6-in-1 vaccine

    NHS information about the 6-in-1 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

  • When pregnancy goes wrong

    Read about how a pregnancy can go wrong, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death. Find out where to get care and support.

  • Have a healthy diet in pregnancy

    Find out how to eat a healthy diet in pregnancy, including plenty of fruit and vegetables, and cutting down on sugar and saturated fat.

  • Sunscreen and sun safety

    Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

  • Take care of your teeth and gums

    Find out how to improve your and your family's dental health, including preventing problems and visiting the dentist for regular check-ups.

  • Congenital heart disease in pregnancy

    Find out about the risks of congenital heart disease in pregnancy, and where to get support.

  • Premature labour and birth

    Find out about premature labour and birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and what you might expect if it happens.

  • Your antenatal care

    Find out how to start your antenatal care in pregnancy, and read about the tests, checks and health advice you can expect, including information about reduced foetal movement.

  • Nephrotic syndrome in children

    Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.

  • Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children

    Read about developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, a condition that affects physical co-ordination.