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  • Brain death

    Brain stem death is where a person no longer has any brain stem functions, and has permanently lost the potential for consciousness and the capacity to breathe.

  • Congenital heart disease in pregnancy

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

  • Postpartum psychosis

    Information on postpartum psychosis (psychosis after childbirth), with links to other useful resources.

  • Baby and toddler play ideas

    Simple ways for children to be creative, including playing with water, reading books, rattles, play dough, drawing and painting, dressing up and making models.

  • Special care: ill or premature babies

    Find out about the special care given to babies born early (prematurely) or those who are sick, jaundiced or born with a disability.

  • Pregnant with twins

    Find out what causes twins, how to find out if yours are identical, and where to go for support if you're having twins or more. Plus facts and myths about twins.

  • Breastfeeding: the first few days

    Find out what to expect from breastfeeding in the first few days after birth, including what colostrum is, what happens when your milk 'comes in' and what the let-down reflex feels like.

  • Inducing labour

    Find out about induction of labour, where the midwife or doctor starts labour artificially using a membrane sweep, pessary or hormone drip.

  • Baby and toddler safety

    Safety for babies, including preventing falls, burns and scalds, choking and suffocation, strangulation, drowning and poisoning.

  • Foods to avoid in pregnancy

    Find out what food and drink you can have and what you should avoid or be careful with during pregnancy, such as some cheeses, meats, fish, eggs, nuts, caffeine and alcohol.