All babies cry. It is the only way for them to communicate their needs to us as parents, who are[…]
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All babies cry. It is the only way for them to communicate their needs to us as parents, who are[…]
Read moreThe skin is a very important organ of the body and one of the first to form when the embryo[…]
Read moreThere are but a few more exciting moments to couples compared to the pregnancy period. However, being expectant when the[…]
Read moreChildren cannot often communicate medical needs as directly or as easily as an adult. Knowing when your child needs medical[…]
Read moreCradle cap in babies is like dandruff in adults; both quite harmless, but can be pretty annoying. They result from[…]
Read moreParents and carers across mid Essex can now find NHS advice at their fingertips to help look after their children’s[…]
Read moreCold sores/Herpes simplex virus Small, irritating and painful blisters often found around a person’s lips, eyes, nose or even hands[…]
Read moreOne of the words you never want to hear. Meningitis. Having had first-hand experience with this awful disease, I know[…]
Read moreBy Arif Soomro, DC, CCPP, FICPA, MRCC (Paeds) When babies cry, it’s usually for a good reason. If they are[…]
Read moreIf your baby is showing signs of a raised temperature, fever or illness you should check their temperature using a[…]
Read moreMany people associate this disease with the foot and mouth disease that farm animals can contract although please be assured[…]
Read moreAs humans, we have an immune system: our natural defence system against disease. Our immune systems produce antibodies which we use[…]
Read moreIt is thought that up to 5% of new-born baby boys have at least one undescended testicle. The condition is[…]
Read moreUp to 10% of babies develop a swelling near the navel on the site where the umbilical cord entered their[…]
Read moreWhat is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida basically means ‘Split Spine’. There are 33 vertebrae in the spine and if one[…]
Read moreIn most areas, your midwife will give you a letter to deliver to your doctor’s surgery. Once this has been delivered, your[…]
Read moreJaundice is usually a harmless condition that affects over 50% of all newborn babies. Sometimes referred to as neonatal jaundice,[…]
Read moreIf you have a child or children under the age of 5, you will have a named Health Visitor. The[…]
Read moreAs your baby becomes more mobile, it is a sensible idea to ensure that you have at least one first[…]
Read moreIf your child suffers from eczema, like many other people across the globe, then they may be looking forward to[…]
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