Search results for first weeks with baby
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Feeling depressed after childbirth
Find out about feeling down after giving birth, including how to tell the difference between the "baby blues" and postnatal depression.
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What you'll need for your baby
Find out what you'll need to buy for your baby, including clothes, bedding, pushchairs, prams and car seats.
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Your breastfeeding questions answered
Find answers to breastfeeding questions such as, "How often should I feed my newborn?" and "How long should I breastfeed for?" Plus, where to find help and support for breastfeeding.
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Newborn screening - Overview
Find out which screening tests your newborn baby will be offered, including the blood spot (heel prick) test and hearing test.
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How to combine breast and bottle feeding
Find tips on combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding (mixed feeding), including how to introduce a bottle to a breastfed baby.
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Caring for a newborn baby
How to look after a newborn baby in those first few days (0 to 12 weeks).
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Early days
What to expect in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, including checks, feeding and poo.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking mebendazole
NHS medicines information on mebendazole and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking folic acid
NHS medicines information on folic acid and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking prednisolone tablets and liquid
NHS medicines information on prednisolone and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.