Baby Health
Postnatal Depression Screening: Myths vs Facts
PND affects around one in eight parents, including fathers. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Baby Health
Dehydration Signs and the Mental Load
Fewer wet nappies, a sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and lethargy are the key indicators. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Meningitis Awareness and the Mental Load
Fever with a non-blanching rash, neck stiffness, high-pitched cry or bulging fontanelle needs emergency care. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Baby Eye Development Checks: Myths vs Facts
A persistent squint after three months needs an ophthalmology referral. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Baby Breathing Patterns and the Mental Load
Periodic breathing with short pauses is normal in newborns. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Baby Weight Gain Concerns: Myths vs Facts
Faltering growth is a pattern across weeks, not a single low reading. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Reflux vs Vomiting and the Mental Load
Effortless posseting differs from forceful, projectile vomiting. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Antibiotic Use in Infants: Myths vs Facts
Most childhood infections are viral, so antibiotics are unhelpful and carry side effects. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Hip Dysplasia Screening and the Mental Load
Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Hospital Admissions with a Baby: Myths vs Facts
Bring the red book, medicines, a comforter and phone charger. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read