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Frequently asked questions

  • When is my baby due?
  • What is nappy rash and how can I prevent my baby getting it?
  • I chose to formula feed my first baby, but now I’m pregnant again, I’d like to give breastfeeding a go. Can you give me some advice?
  • My partner has just had a miscarriage. She was 8 weeks pregnant and we were both really looking forward to the baby. I’m trying to give her all the support I can, but I find it hard to talk about it. It seems all the help that’s available is aimed at her and I can’t help feeling left out.
  • My baby cries a lot and my mum says its colic. What is colic and what can I do about it?
  • Will breastfeeding stop me getting pregnant?
  • Is it possible to breastfeed twins?
  • I have been advised to have an amniocentesis. But I don’t want to have one. What should I do?
  • How much sleep is normal for my baby?
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