A baby with a stomach bug may lose fluids through vomiting or diarrhoea. A fever can also increase fluid needs, while a blocked nose or general illness may make feeding harder. That’s why signs of dehydration in babies can appear during several illnesses, sometimes before the original symptoms seem severe. Notice changes from your baby’s … Read more
Croup in Babies: Symptoms, Night-Time Signs and When to Get Help
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A baby can seem to have an ordinary cold during the day, then wake with a startling, seal-like cough after bedtime. That change often sends parents searching for information about croup in babies. The sound is distinctive, but the most useful question is not how loud the cough is. It is whether your baby can … Read more
Baby Cough: When Should You Worry?
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A baby coughing at night can sound frightening, especially when they cannot tell you how they feel. The key question is not how loud the cough sounds. Look at how your baby breathes, feeds and behaves between coughs. A baby with a runny nose who feeds normally is different from one struggling for breath. If … Read more
How to Write a Birth Plan: A Step-by-Step UK Guide
A birth plan is less about predicting exactly how labour will unfold and more about making your preferences clear before you are tired or making decisions quickly. It helps your maternity team and birth partner understand what matters to you, from place of birth to pain relief and early contact with your baby. Think of … Read more
NHS Pregnancy Vaccinations Schedule: Whooping Cough, Flu and RSV
Pregnancy comes with scans, blood tests and appointments, so vaccinations can feel like one more thing to track. The NHS pregnancy vaccinations schedule is fairly simple: the main routine vaccines offered during pregnancy are whooping cough, seasonal flu and RSV. Each is timed to protect you, your baby, or both when the benefit is greatest. … Read more
Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Week-by-Week Guide to the Final Stretch
The third trimester begins at 28 weeks and brings a noticeable shift in pregnancy. Your baby is growing rapidly, appointments become more focused on birth and wellbeing, and symptoms such as breathlessness, pelvic pressure, heartburn and disturbed sleep can become more obvious. For many parents, weeks 28-40 of pregnancy feel both exciting and demanding because … Read more