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Tummy time

Tummy time is important for your baby's development. It helps them learn to crawl, develop upper body strength and prevent flat spots on their head.

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Learning to crawl

Crawling in babies is a big development milestone, from tummy time to hands and knees crawling. See tips to support crawling and when to seek help.

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Physical activity and exercise for children

Here is advice about how much daily exercise your child needs for good health and fitness and how you can encourage your child to be more active.

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Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)

Abdominal separation (diastasis recti) is when your tummy muscles separate during and after pregnancy. Find out about the symptoms and treatment.

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How to breastfeed twins

It’s possible to breastfeed 2 babies at the same time. Experiment with these positions to find out what you are most comfortable with.

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Mum's first 24 hours after birth

Find out what to expect in the first 24 hours after giving birth. Having a baby is different for everyone and it’s important to take time to recover.

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First trimester

The first trimester (3 months) of your pregnancy can be a very exciting time. Find out changes to your body and how to stay healthy.

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Second trimester

During the second trimester, your baby’s organs will develop and they will start to hear sounds. Any morning sickness will likely ease off around this time.

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Stretch marks in pregnancy

Stretch marks are very common during pregnancy and they fade over time. Find out why they develop and what you can do to make them less noticeable.

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Flat head in babies

Plagiocephaly (flat head) is an uneven or misshaped head. It is very common in young babies but usually eases when they can sit up on their own.

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