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• Diarrhoea and vomiting

  Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Find out how to treat and avoid spreading them, and when to get medical help.

• Side effects of an epidural

  Find out about the side effects that can happen after having an epidural and how they're treated.

• How to keep your baby or toddler active

  Learn how to keep babies and toddlers active to help them grow up fit and healthy, including tummy time, active play and swimming.

• Children and bereavement

  Find out what to do and where to find bereavement support if your child has lost a loved one or has a loved one who's dying.

• Preparing for female sterilisation

  Find out how to prepare for female sterilisation, including what to do before a general anaesthetic.

• Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

  The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods around every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 35 days, are normal.

• Being cared for in hospital

  In hospital, you will be cared for by the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who work on the ward where you are staying.

• Periods

  Find out about periods, including when they usually start and finish, period products, PMS, getting pregnant, and changes to your periods.

• Period pain

  Find out about period pain, including symptoms, causes, when to see a GP, diagnosing underlying conditions and treatment.

• What is an abortion

  Find out what an abortion is and the 2 different ways it can be done.