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Your pregnancy

Pregnancy blood tests

Rhesus status - what's that? Find out exactly what you'll be tested for. ...more

Your baby's health

How to take your baby's temperature

Ways to tell if your little one has a fever. ...more

A-Z Family Health - Toddler

Chickenpox

It's highly contagious and it is caused by a very contagious airborne....more

  • Coughs & Colds

    Sometimes it can seem as if a cough or cold goes on for ages...

  • Febrile Convulsions

    Febrile convulsions or seizures are quite common in young children, affecting...

  • Meningitis

    Bacterial Meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia can be deadly...

For more Toddler health advice and support click here

A-Z Family Health - Child health

Asthma

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes....more

  • Headlice

    This is a very common infestation of tiny wingless insects on the scalp...

  • Measles

    Measles is a highly contagious viral disease which can develop into serious illness...

  • Slapped Cheek Syndrome

    It occurs most often in winter and spring and is caused by parvovirus B19...

For more Child health advice and support click here

A-Z Family Health - Mum's health

Heartburn

Heartburn is a form of indigestion where stomach acid escapes back into the oesophagus....more

  • Constipation

    Home treatment is the first course of action to take. If your...

  • Migraine

    Although there's no cure for migraine, some people find...

  • Piles

    A common complaint, especially during pregnancy when extra strain...

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After birth

Postnatal health checks

What to expect in the first few days after birth. ...more