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How to care for children with complex needs - Social care and support guide
Includes sources of support, children's needs, single parent carers and planning for the future.
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Sleep and tiredness after having a baby
Tips for coping with tiredness and sleep problems when you have a new baby, with advice about how to relax, get more sleep and deal with stress.
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Your newborn twins
What to expect at the hospital after your twins or triplets are born, and tips for when you take them home.
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Newborn physical examination
All new parents are offered a newborn physical examination for their baby. Your baby's eyes, heart, hips and, in boys, testicles will be checked.
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Edwards' syndrome (trisomy 18)
Edwards' syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a serious genetic condition caused by an additional copy of chromosome 18 in some or all of the cells in the body.
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Differences in sex development
Find out about differences in sex development (DSDs), a group of rare conditions where the reproductive organs and genitals don't develop as expected. Some people prefer to use the term intersex.
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Turner syndrome - Diagnosis
Turner syndrome is sometimes diagnosed before a baby is born, although it is often identified during childhood or at puberty.
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Stillbirth - What happens if your unborn baby dies
Read about what happens after stillbirth, finding the cause of death and the support available to you and your family.
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Rhesus disease - Prevention
Rhesus disease can largely be prevented by having an injection of a medication called anti-D immunoglobulin.
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Hydrocephalus - Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain). The symptoms can differ depending on the type of hydrocephalus and the age of the person affected.