Search results for birth

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  • Early days

    Find out what to expect in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, including checks for you and your baby, feeding and poo.

  • Stillbirth

    Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.

  • Giving birth outside the UK

    Find out what healthcare arrangements you need to make if you want to give birth outside the UK.

  • Tips for new parents

    Tips for new parents, including how to get breastfeeding off to a good start, washing and bathing your newborn, soothing a crying baby, how to change your baby's nappy, and helping your baby sleep.

  • Where to give birth: the options

    Find out about your options for where to give birth: at home, in hospital or at a midwife-led (midwifery) unit.

  • Birthmarks

    Find out about birthmarks, including information about 6 of the main types, when to see a GP, and whether or not treatment is needed.

  • Getting to know your newborn

    What to expect in the first few days after birth, including your baby's appearance, birthmarks, tests and fontanelles.

  • Premature labour and birth

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

  • Forceps or vacuum delivery

    Find out about assisted birth or assisted delivery, where forceps or vacuum (ventouse) are used to help deliver the baby.

  • Sleep and tiredness after having a baby

    Tips for coping with tiredness and sleep problems when you have a new baby, with advice about how to relax, get more sleep and deal with stress.