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Category: Health & Wellness

The Six-Week Check Up

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Growth & Development, Health & Wellness

In most areas, your midwife will give you a letter to deliver to your doctor’s surgery. Once this has been delivered, your[…]

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Jaundice in Newborn Babies

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness

Jaundice is usually a harmless condition that affects over 50% of all newborn babies. Sometimes referred to as neonatal jaundice,[…]

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Health Visitors

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Toddlers

If you have a child or children under the age of 5, you will have a named Health Visitor.  The[…]

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First Aid Kit

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Teenagers, Toddlers

As your baby becomes more mobile, it is a sensible idea to ensure that you have at least one first[…]

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Eczema

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Teenagers, Toddlers

If your child suffers from eczema, like many other people across the globe, then they may be looking forward to[…]

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Developmental Dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness

All children in the UK get their hips checked by a doctor at approximately 6 weeks, 8 months and also[…]

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Croup

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Toddlers

Croup is usually a childhood illness. It is a respiratory condition that affects the windpipe – or trachea, the airways[…]

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Bronchitis

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Teenagers, Toddlers

Bronchitis is an infection or inflammation of the bronchi, and is one of the most common chest infections which most[…]

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Blood spot test

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness

The blood spot test (also referred to as a heel prick test) is a simple test which can be carried[…]

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Birthmarks

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness

Many babies have birthmarks. Birthmarks are coloured marks on the skin which are either present at birth or develop during[…]

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Parent and Baby Yoga

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Growth & Development, Health & Wellness

  Parent and baby yoga is extremely beneficial as a bonding process. The parent (usually the mother) gets a special[…]

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Cradle Cap

December 19, 2016 weezypops Babies, Baby Care, Health & Wellness, Toddler Care, Toddlers

Cradle Cap is very common in babies.  It is also a temporary condition and harmless to your baby, it does[…]

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Slapped Cheek Disease

December 19, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health & Conditions, Toddlers

What is Slapped Cheek Disease? Slapped Cheek is a very common childhood particularly those aged between 3 and 15, although[…]

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Coeliac disease

December 16, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health & Conditions, Teenagers, Toddlers

Coeliac disease (also called celiac disease) is an autoimmune condition which causes the immune system to react against the body’s[…]

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Meconium Aspiration

December 14, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness, Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

In approximately 15% of births, the baby may pass a meconium stool before or during labour. This is more common for[…]

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Meconium

December 14, 2016 weezypops Babies, Health & Wellness, Labour and Delivery, Pregnancy

Meconium is a very thick and dark green substance that resembles a sticky tar and lines your baby’s intestines during[…]

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