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Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula
Oesophageal atresia is a rare birth defect that affects a baby's oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).
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How to stop breastfeeding
Find out how to wean your baby off the breast once you're both ready to stop.
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The risks of drinking too much
The risks of drinking more than the recommended limits include cancer, liver disease, heart disease and stroke.
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Knee pain and other running injuries
Read about the most common running injuries, including runner's knee, knee pain, shin splints, heel pain, muscle strains and Achilles pain, and how to treat them at home.
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Cleft lip and palate
Find out about cleft lip and palate, where a baby is born with a gap in their upper lip and/or the roof of their mouth.
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How to organise transport to and from hospital
Find out about transport to and from hospital. If it's not an emergency you'll normally be expected to make your own way there. If it's a medical emergency, call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
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How to combine breast and bottle feeding
Find tips on combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding (mixed feeding), including how to introduce a bottle to a breastfed baby.
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Forceps or vacuum delivery
Find out about assisted birth or assisted delivery, where forceps or vacuum (ventouse) are used to help deliver the baby.
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Causes
Read about the causes of stillbirth, including complications with the placenta (the organ that links the baby’s blood supply to the mother’s).
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Ectopic pregnancy - Treatment
Unfortunately, the baby cannot be saved in an ectopic pregnancy.