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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.
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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.
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Giving birth outside the UK
Find out what healthcare arrangements you need to make if you want to give birth outside the UK.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Getting to know your newborn
What to expect in the first few days after birth, including your baby's appearance, birthmarks, tests and fontanelles.
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Premature labour and birth
Find out about premature labour and birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and what you might expect if it happens.
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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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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.