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Pain relief options during labour

There are different ways to help ease the pain during labour and you can choose one method or a few, learn more here.
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Umbilical cord care

After your baby has been born, the umbilical cord will be clamped and cut. Learn more about caring for your baby's umbilical stump here.
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Your guide to oral thrush

Take a look at our quick guide to oral thrush in babies, including some of the most common symptoms, the treatment option and prevention techniques.
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About this site

Health for under 5s was developed by professionals working for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), with support from Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council. Style This website has been produced specifically for prospective parents as well as parents and carers of children from 0-5 years. It contains information to support you […]
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Twins or more

Are you expecting twins....or perhaps more? There is lots of support available to you if you're expecting more than one child, as outlined in this article.
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Packing a bag for labour

What needs to go into your bag for the hospital? What do you need to take in for your newborn baby? Find out all the important answers related to packing a bag for labour in this article.
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Healthy Start

This article provides details on the Healthy Start scheme, which enables pregnant women and families on benefits to get vouchers to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Brilliant reasons to breastfeed for mums and babies

Not sure about whether to breastfeed? Take a look at some of the brilliant reasons why it's a great idea for both you and your baby.
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Developmental Timeline

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Marvellous mackerel pate

Marvellous mackerel pate
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How you’ll feed your baby

Deciding how you'll feed your baby is one of the biggest decisions you'll make during your pregnancy, so this post runs through the options available to you.
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