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  • getting pregnant (preconception)
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  • parenting newborns through to teenagers
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Last reviewed: September 2019

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Sleep positions during pregnancy and pregnancy pillow

Pregnant and having trouble sleeping? Find out about sleep positions that keep you and your baby safe and how to support your body while sleeping.

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Mask of Pregnancy – Melasma

The ‘mask of pregnancy’, also known as Melasma or Chloasma (medical names) is a skin condition that occurs in pregnancy. Areas of the face become darkened (hyperpigmented), appearing as blotchy, irregular shaped patches may range from tan to dark brown in colour.

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Fussy eaters: Children and food video by Joe Kosterich | Parenthub

Dr Joe Kosterich talks about fussy eating in children, including why it happens and how to deal with it, and making sure your children eat healthily.

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Umbilical cord care in babies: Video with Dr Joe Kosterich | Parenthub

New parents often wonder what to do with the umbilical cord stump of their newborn. Dr Joe talks about the umbilical cord and answers common questions.

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Male fertility and conception- tips for getting pregnant by improving sperm health

Male fertility is vital for conception and a healthy pregnancy. Couples trying to get pregnant need to pay attention to factors which increase the chances of infertility in men. In addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, treating sexual problems and avoiding recreational drugs helps boost male fertility.

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Travelling with kids- flying with baby

Travelling with kids is always challenging. Flying with a baby is particularly difficult but parents can make the journey smoother with a bit of planning – read how Terri kept her baby’s screams under control for a 20 hour flight.

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TV and kids: What really happens when you turn on the TV?

Unfortunately, as with many things kids love, TV is not all good. So what's the screen doing to your little gremlin's body and mind?

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Pregnancy diet: Foods to avoid

Everyone knows that when you're pregnant, you're eating for two. Less obvious, however, is knowing the particular foods pregnant women shouldn't eat in order to avoid infectious, food-borne diseases, as these can cause miscarriage, low birth weight or a higher risk of Mum getting sick.

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Nappy rash (diaper rash) treatment

Nappy rash is a common, harmless skin condition in babies caused by uric acid in urine. It is prevented and treated with protective zinc-based creams.

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Week by week pregnancy- antenatal care at 7 weeks pregnant

Your doctor can look at your foetus’s features to determine how old they are – find out how. You need to talk to your doctor if you experience very severe morning sickness as you may not be getting all the nutrients you and your baby need or early pregnancy spotting (spot bleeding) as you may be at risk of miscarriage.

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