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  1. You and your body just after birth

    The first few days with your new baby can be a very emotional time for you and your partner. There's a lot to learn and do as new parents. There is the excitement of getting to know your baby, but you will also be tired,…
  2. Your adopted child's health needs

    Children adopted from care will have experienced trauma and loss, even if they were adopted shortly after birth. Some may have additional needs resulting from physical, mental or emotional problems or disabilities. When a possible match is suggested with you and a child, this is…
  3. Your baby's first solid foods

    When to start introducing solid foods Introducing your baby to solid foods - sometimes called weaning or complementary feeding - should start when your baby is around six months old. It's a really important step in their development, and it can be great fun to explore new flavours and textures…
  4. Your baby's health and development reviews

    You will be offered regular health and development reviews (health visitor checks) for your baby until they are two. These are to support you and your baby, and make sure their development is on track. The reviews are usually done by your health visitor or…
  5. Your baby's weight and height

    Steady weight gain is one of the signs that your baby is healthy and feeding well. It's normal for babies to lose some weight in the first few days after birth. Your baby will be weighed during their first two weeks to make sure they're…
  6. Your birth plan

    Why make a birth plan? A birth plan is a record of what you would like to happen during your labour and after the birth. You don't have to create a birth plan, but if you would like one your midwife will be able to help.…
  7. 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…
  8. Your healthy twin pregnancy

    If you're pregnant with more than one baby, a healthy diet and lifestyle will help you cope with your pregnancy and give your babies the best start in life. The advice for keeping healthy in pregnancy is similar whether you're expecting twins, triplets or just…
  9. Your NHS Health Check results

    So, you've got your NHS Health Check results? The good news is that whatever your risk of a vascular condition, you can act now to improve them. Let's take a look at what the numbers mean. First, you'll be given your overall risk score. This score is worked…
  10. Your NHS Health Check results and action plan

    After your NHS Health Check you'll be given your risk of developing a heart or circulation problem (such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease) over the next 10 years. Your doctor may describe this as low, moderate or high. This means:  low - you…
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