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Breastfeeding and breast refusal

Breast refusal can be frustrating for you and your baby. Find out why they might be refusing and how to help them feed from your breast.

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Expressing and storing breast milk

Learn how to express milk from your breasts by hand or with a pump. Expressed breast milk can be stored and fed to your baby later.

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Bottle feeding your baby

You can use a bottle to feed your baby expressed breast milk or formula if you are unable or choose not to breastfeed.

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Mixed feeding

Mixed feeding is when a baby is fed formula as well as breast milk. If you plan to mixed feed, learn how manage it, and when to get help.

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When can babies drink water?

You may wonder when it is safe to start giving your baby water. Whether you are breastfeeding or formula-feeding, learn how and when to get started.

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Burping and wind in babies

Babies can swallow air when they’re crying or feeding. They can get rid of wind by burping or passing wind. Learn more about how to burp your baby.

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Making decisions about unplanned pregnancies

Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.

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Dehydration in babies

Babies become dehydrated when their body loses more fluids than they take in. If your baby has signs of severe dehydration, get urgent medical help.

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Slow weight gain

Slow weight gain, previously known as 'failure to thrive’, is when a baby doesn’t grow as expected. Learn about why it happens and what to do.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RSV is a virus that causes infection in the lungs and airways. Read on to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, management and prevention.

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