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Making the most of your pharmacist during pregnancy and parenthood
Pharmacists are professionals who offer a wide range of free health advice. Learn how pharmacists can help you during pregnancy and parenthood.
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Pregnancy tests
Find out how a home pregnancy test works, how soon a test will read positive and what to do if your pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant.
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Contraception
Contraception lets couples have sex while reducing the chance of pregnancy. There are many choices, so learn here about the pros and cons of each.
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Cradle cap
Cradle cap is yellowish, greasy scaly patches that form on young babies’ scalps. It’s common and harmless. Learn more about cradle cap treatments.
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Managing period pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) can make it difficult to enjoy your normal activities. Learn how to manage painful periods and when to see your doctor.
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Folate and pregnancy
Folate (folic acid) supplements are important for pregnancy as they can help prevent birth defects, including neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
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Oral thrush in babies and children
Oral thrush is a yeast infection that’s very common in babies. Find out more about what thrush looks like and how you can treat it.
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Early signs of pregnancy
If you have a regular menstrual cycle, the most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Find out some other early signs that you are pregnant.
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Fever in babies
Find out how to take your baby's temperature with a thermometer and what’s a normal temperature for a baby. Learn what to do if your baby has a fever.
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Herbal teas during pregnancy and breastfeeding
During pregnancy or while breastfeeding, it is important to speak to your doctor or midwife first about the safety and benefits of drinking herbal teas.
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