How does the placenta work

About the placenta – role and complicationsAbout the placenta – role and complications | Pregnancy Birth and Baby beginning of content 7-minute read Listen What is the placenta?The placenta is a t...
How to help your child sleep in their own room

10 Tips And Tricks For Helping Kids Stay In Their Own Bed Every NightDo you know that feeling when you’re about to put your children to bed and then a cold sweat starts running down your back because...
Baby born yellow

Infant jaundice - Symptoms and causesOverviewInfant jaundice is yellow discoloration of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin...
Trouble pooping while pregnant

Causes, treatments, and home remediesConstipation is a very common symptom that many women experience during pregnancy.Some women have constipation at an early stage of their pregnancy, while it does...
Kegel exercises postpartum
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Kegel Exercises During and After PregnancyYou've heard Kegels mentioned from time to time, but just what are these exercises, and what do they do? These invisible exercises strengthen the pelvic floor...
Vaccine schedule for pregnancy

Vaccinations and pregnancy | March of DimesMake sure your vaccinations are up to date before you get pregnant.When you do get pregnant, talk to your health care provider about vaccinations that are sa...
How much alcohol can you drink while pregnant

Drinking while pregnant: What we know and what we don’t | Your Pregnancy Matters Will an occasional drink during pregnancy harm a baby? While we’ve long known that heavy alcohol consumption during pre...
Bloody nose that won t stop

Nosebleed | NHS informAbout nosebleedsNosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious and can often be treated at home.The medical name for a nosebleed is epistaxis.D...
Where is the umbilical cord attached to

What is the umbilical cord?The umbilical cord is a lifeline that connects you to your baby during pregnancy. It has three blood vessels: One vein delivers nutrients and oxygen-rich blood to your baby,...

