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Why play is important
Playing isn't just fun: it's also the best way for young children to learn. By playing, children can practise all the skills they'll need as they grow up. To grow and develop, children need time and attention from someone who's happy to play with them. Parents should…Bedwetting in under fives
Up to the age of five, wetting the bed is normal. It usually stops happening as your child gets older without the need for any treatment. up to one in five five-year-olds wet the bed 1 in 20 10-year-olds wet the bed about 1 in 50 teenagers wet the bed 1…Colds, coughs and ear infections in children
Children's colds It's normal for a child to have eight or more colds a year. This is because there are hundreds of different cold viruses and young children have no immunity to any of them as they've never had them before. Gradually they build up immunity…Looking after an active toddler
Young children like to be active, and it's normal for them to have lots of energy. Keeping babies and toddlers active every day is good for their health. Looking after a child who is always on the go can be tiring and stressful, but there…How do I know I've reached menopause if I'm on the pill?
You can't know for sure you've reached the menopause when you're on the pill. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods. Menopause (when your periods stop permanently and you're no longer fertile) is usually diagnosed: if you're over 50 and haven't had a period for more than…Can I get a sterilisation reversal on the NHS?
Female sterilisation is considered a permanent form of contraception. The operation involves cutting, sealing or blocking the fallopian tubes. This prevents the eggs from reaching the uterus (womb) where they could become fertilised, resulting in pregnancy. Reversing female sterilisation Female sterilisation can be reversed, but it…Can I get a vasectomy reversed?
Vasectomy reversal is a complicated procedure that isn't always guaranteed to work. A vasectomy, also known as "male sterilisation". works by preventing sperm from the testes (the male sex glands that produce and store sperm) reaching the semen that is ejaculated during orgasm. This is achieved by cutting…When can I use contraception after having a baby?
It's possible to become pregnant again very soon after the birth of a baby, even if you're breastfeeding and even if your periods haven't returned. You ovulate (release an egg) about two weeks before your period arrives, so your fertility may have returned before you…Your care after discharge from hospital
If you go into hospital, you may be worried about whether you'll cope when you leave. You shouldn't be discharged from hospital until: You are medically fit (this can only be decided by the consultant or someone the consultant has said can make the decision…