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After the birth
Registering and naming your baby
You will need to register your child's birth within 42 days of your child being born
Feeding your baby
It's never too early to think about how you're going to feed your baby
Colic and jaundice
Information on the possible causes of colic and jaundice, and what you can do to ease both conditions
Healthy eating for breastfeeding
Advice on what to eat during breastfeeding to ensure you and your baby remain healthy
Free milk, fruit, vegetables, infant formula and vitamins
Find out if you are entitled to free milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, infant formula and vitamins under the Healthy Start scheme
Healthy eating for babies
Advice on the weaning process and introducing solid foods to your baby's diet
Healthy eating for under fives
Because children grow very quickly, it is important to ensure that their diet is healthy, which means monitoring calorie, food and nutrient intake
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
There is no known medical reason why SIDS occurs but there are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of cot death
Post-natal depression
Post-natal depression (PND) is very common among new parents and may affect as many as one in six new mothers
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