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Learning What Your Newborn Is Saying

My Language

Right from birth and well before your baby speaks their first words, they are communicating with you through their behaviour. This communication can be as clear as a good loud cry or as subtle as a slight movement of their eyebrow. Think of all your baby's movements, expressions and responses as phrases they use to communicate with you- the unspoken words of their first language. Watch for, observe and interpret the meaning of your baby's signals and cues and you will soon become familiar with what they are saying and get to know them very well.

Window Into My World

Your baby's cues are completely trustworthy and authentic responses giving you information about what care they need and what they like and dislike. Unlike adults, there is no discrepancy between the feeling and its expression. Your baby cannot mask their feelings so what you observe you can trust unconditionally.

My Favourite Toy

Your baby not only knows your face and voice but also loves nothing more than connecting with you when they are in a quiet and alert state. They are much more engaged with your expressions and slow directed speech than they are in a toy. Have your face at a distance of around 10-18 inches. They will enjoy following your face and finding your voice- see their inborn hunger to connect with you.

Watch and Wait

When your baby's eyes are heavy or flicker open and closed, they are in a kind of 'no man's land' between sleep and wakefulness. As much as you would love to play, your baby is asking for you to wait for them during this transitional state. You will soon see if they are going back to sleep or ready to wake up.

Do Not Disturb

At this early stage, your baby will sleep for long periods in the day as they grow and develop rapidly. Your baby has an amazing ability to selectively tune out sounds and bright lights to preserve their sleep. They also appreciate your support in minimising disturbances in the environment.

Learning Emotions

Your baby feels validated and learns to understand how different emotions feel when you reflect those for them. When they have bright smiling eyes, beam back at them. When they are upset show them you sympathise with what is bothering them are ready to help.

Clever Me

Along with support from you, your baby has amazing inbuilt abilities to help himself/herself stay calm and organised; especially if they are beginning to feel a little overwhelmed from the environment and stimulation around them. Admire how focusing in on an object or the rhythmic suck of their hand calms them.

Grow My Brain

Your baby is exquisitely sensitive to your touch, words and affirmation. Every loving response and every social experience will leave imprints on their brain, major transformations at this time of rapid brain development. When your baby is in a quiet, alert state, take every opportunity to interact. You will be deepening their sense of security and laying the foundations of a relationship that will last a lifetime.

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Learning What Your Newborn Baby Is Saying - Brazelton Centre UK

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Right from birth and well before your baby speaks their first words, they are communicating with you through their behaviour. This communication can be as clear as a good loud cry or as subtle as a slight movement of their eyebrow.

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SAFETY INFO: Formula Milk Recall (February 2026)

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SAFETY INFO: Formula Milk Recall (February 2026)

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Nestle has recalled SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the the presence of cereulide (toxin)

Click to see if you have a product that could be effected and return it to the store.

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Update 3 Nestle recalls SMA Infant Formula

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Other useful information for new parents

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Family Hubs and Children's centre's have many activities and support services for new parents and babies.

Find a Family Hub

Find a children's centre on a map

Find a children's centre by postcode

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Advice if you’re affected by the cost of living crisis

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Instagram: @walking_mums_club

Facebook:- Walking Mums Club facebook page

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Fresh air, being in nature, walking, talking, learning and hysterical laughing (we blame sleep deprivation!) are all great for you (and your baby). That’s why we set up Walking Mum’s Club. We’ve built an inclusive community of parents who walk together across parks in Greater Manchester, building new friendships, supporting each other and sharing stories of their parental journeys. Come join us on a walk in your local park. It’s a great way to link in to an amazing support network that may (often) lead to life long friends : )

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Amazing Me Pilates | Mum and Baby | Personal Training

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Pilates, post natal Pilates, Baby Massage, Prestwich, Marple, Hazel Grove, High Lane

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Signs of a poorly baby

Baby Check App (The Lullaby Trust)

Basic First Aid for babies and infants

Birth to Five Book

Car Seat Safety

Jaundice in your baby

Jaundice (NHS)

Vitamin K information

Tips for new parents

Baby's crying

Parents advice for crying babies

Vitamin D for baby

Male circumcision

Nappy Rash

Cradle Cap

Neonatal Unit information

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Learn skills to help a baby or child in a first aid emergency

Our First Aid skills are simple, easy-to-learn, and suitable for anyone looking to learn first aid and help others in an emergency. Explore the different skills below to enhance your own learning so you may be able to assist during an emergency.

Staying safe while giving first aid

Please always consider your personal safety when giving first aid. Look out for any dangers and only act when you're confident it is safe to do so.

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Learn simple first aid skills for babies and children so you will feel confident to help in an emergency.

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Expressing and storing breastmilk printable leaflet

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Expressing and storing breastmilk printable leaflet

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Medication options for high blood pressure

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Medication options for high blood pressure

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This free app can help you know what to do if you think your baby is unwell.

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If you’re worried your baby is unwell, our free Baby Check app helps you decide whether they need to see a health professional or not…

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Free antenatal and postnatal exercise videos and information 

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Free antenatal and postnatal exercise videos and information 

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Videos from 10 minutes to 50 minutes long, so you choose what suits you best!

Yoga

Pilates

Core workouts

Cardio and strength training

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Pregnancy workout videos - We offer various intensity levels to ensure you're comfortable through your pregnancy journey.

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Find Your Active

Check out our activity-based resources packed with advice and top tips to support you on your active journey through pregnancy and beyond

Aquanatal, Cycling, Dancing, Home Workouts, Personal Training, Pilates, Resistance Training, Running, Swimming, Yoga, Swimming, Walking

At last, some clear and friendly guides to help you navigate through your active pregnancy!

With so much confusing information online, it is difficult to know where to turn for trustworthy advice and guidance.

If you are unsure about whether your usual activities are safe and suitable, you want to start getting more active, or try something different at this stage in your life, why not check out our 'Find Your Active' resources. Written in collaboration with experts, in the context of the national guidance, you can now access top tips and do's/don'ts to guide you through your chosen activities during pregnancy and beyond.

These resources are free to use and download, but if you like the work of the APF, and would like to see more of this, please consider donating.

Want to find out more?

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Find Your Active Check out our activity-based resources packed with advice and top tips to support you on your active journey through pregnancy and beyond Aquanatal, Cycling, Dancing, Home Workouts, Personal Training, Pilates, Resistance Training, Running, Swimming, Yoga, Swimming, Walking At last, some clear and friendly guides to help you navigate through your active pregnancy!

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Active Pregnancy Foundation - Postnatal CMO Guidelines

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Questions about infant milk safety Are powdered infant milks sterile? Powdered infant milks are not sterile and they may contain harmful bacteria. However, if milks are made up appropriately for infants, they should be safe. Salmonellaand Cronobacter sakazakii(previously known as Enterobacter sakazakii)are the organisms of greatest concern in infant formula and a range of Cronobacterspecies ...

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How to get baby onto the breast properly to avoid sore nipples

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How to get baby onto the breast properly to avoid sore nipples

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In this video, a breastfeeding counsellor helps a mother with her positioning and attachment whilst breastfeeding.

Key to achieving the Baby Friendly standards is a workforce able to support mothers to breastfeed effectively. This video provides some guidance on this.

You can see more of the 'From Bump to Breastfeeding' DVD on the Best Beginnings website.

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Positioning and attachment video - Baby Friendly Initiativ

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In this video, a breastfeeding counsellor helps a mother with her positioning and attachment whilst breastfeeding. Watch to learn more.

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Cough and cold remedies and Breastfeeding - Cough and cold remedies and Breastfeeding - The Breastfeeding Network

Decongestants and Breastfeeding - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/decongestants/

Sore throats and Breastfeeding  - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/sore-throats/

Alcohol and Breastfeeding - Alcohol and Breastfeeding - The Breastfeeding Network

Mastitis guidance - Mastitis Information - The Breastfeeding Network

Vaccinations and Breastfeeding  - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/vaccinations/

Vitamin D and Breastfeeding - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/vitamind/

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Drugs in Breastmilk factsheets - The Breastfeeding Network

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These factsheets have been compiled by our Drugs in Breastmilk information service team of pharmacists. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for below, or you still have questions, you can contact the team by sending a private message via our Facebook page or via email. Please provide as much information as possible (age […]

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An increasing number of mothers and health professionals have sought to find more information on the levels of medicines passing through milk to the baby. Standard reference books such as the British National Formulary (BNF) provide little information for professionals and parents to make decisions on individual situations. BfN endeavours to provide information to enable mothers to breastfeed their babies for as long as they wish and to provide information on the safety of medicines for each mother and baby pair.

Please use the below links for more information

We are constantly reviewing the information available on drugs and breastfeeding as new research is conducted. Therefore, from time-to-time the information on this website may be updated - please be sure to check regularly for any new information and changes to the drug information fact sheets and leaflets.

What is the Drugs in Breastmilk Information Service?

The original Drugs in Breastmilk Helpline was set up by BfN in response to the number of calls we were receiving that concerned medication.

In 2017 we noticed that majority of enquiries from parents and professionals to the Drugs in Breastmilk Helpline were coming via email or social media. As a charity operating on reducing funds we need to run the service in the most efficient and effective way possible without compromising the needs of parents. As a result we decided to run the Drugs in Breastmilk service via email and social media enquiry only.

You can still access information on taking prescription drugs while breastfeeding by sending a private message via our Facebook page or via . Please provide as much information as possible (age of baby, dose, frequency and name of medication or drug). All enquiries are answered as soon as possible by one of our small, volunteer team of qualified pharmacists or breastfeeding supporters. As we can't guarantee a response time, in an emergency situation, please do not wait for our reply, but access help from a trained healthcare professional.

If you call the old Drugs in Breastmilk helpline 0844 number, you will hear a recorded message with information about where to access alternative support. Calls won't be answered live and there is no voicemail service available.

If you still have the Drugs in Breastmilk helpline number on any materials or web pages please could you remove it and replace it with the following information:
'If you have specific questions about medications or treatments, please message the Drugs in Breastmilk information service Facebook page or email druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk. If you require breastfeeding support, please call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212."

The service is open to mothers and professionals. As the time available to deal with breastfeeding support of mothers is limited, professionals are encouraged to find out the information to enable them to support the mothers themselves.

Evaluation of the Drugs in Breastmilk Information Service

In 2019, BfN commissioned Swansea University to undertake an evaluation of the DIBM service we offer. The executive summary of this report can be found and the full report can be found .

Become a Friend of Drugs in Breastmilk

Please click here for more information on how you can help support this vital service.

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Drugs In Breastmilk - Is It Safe? - The Breastfeeding Network

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Welcome to this padlet which will help you find reliable websites and leaflets that we recommend with information to support you after you have had your baby.

Scroll across the page to see all of the sections or use the search bar to find a specific subject.

Triage phone numbers:

North Manchester: 0161 922 3167

Oxford Road: 0161 276 6567​

Wythenshawe : 0161 291 2724​

Community midwife phone numbers:

North Manchester:0161 720 2133

Oxford Road: 0161 276 6246

Wythenshawe: 0161 291 2996

Salford: 0161 470 6895

Bolton: 01204 390 023

Oldham: 0161 206 8414/ 0161 778 5811

Stepping Hill 0161 419 5679

Tameside: 0161 922 6655

Wigan: 01942 778 631

Macclesfield: 01625 661 145/ 01625 551 153

If you have a concern about yourself please contact your midwife or maternity triage. For concerns with your baby, please contact your GP, NHS111 or if urgent call 999 or go to an A+E department.

Any advice on third party websites does not replace advice from a health professional.

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There are many types of contraception available and none are perfect. The Contraception Choices website provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons.

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First Steps Nutrition Trust- Breastmilk and breastfeeding information 

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Information about:-

Which formula milk to give your baby

How to make formula milk safely

How to bottle feed safely

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Infant milks for parents & carers — First Steps Nutrition Trust

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First Steps Nutrition Trust is a charity which provides clear, evidence-based and independent information and support for good nutrition from pre-conception to five years of age.

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Introduction to infant feeding video (20 mins)

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Introduction to infant feeding video (20 mins)

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Manchester Infant Feeding Team Introduction to Infant Feeding (P)

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Tehneek information (British Muslim Heritage Centre) 

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25 Things every baby would want you to know

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25 Things every baby would want you to know

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Tiny Happy People - Activities for 0-3 month olds

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Things to do with children aged 0-3 months. Find ways to bond with your newborn and help with their early communication and listening skills.

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This text-free safe sleep video follows Lullaby Trust guidelines, showing parents how to create a safe sleep environment for babies. 

It highlights placing babies on their back to sleep in their own sleep space, using a firm mattress, and avoiding loose bedding or soft objects. 

The video also emphasises maintaining a safe room temperature away from radiators. 

With text-free visuals, it provides easy-to-follow guidance for promoting safe and restful sleep.

Created by Helen Kerley, Registered Nurse and Student Health Visitor. June 2025.

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A mum supported by Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan

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Infant Feeding - Home-Start Trafford Salford and Wigan

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“Home-Start has made such a difference to my life. The parent I am today is because of Home-Start” A mum supported by Home-Start Trafford, Salford…

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Vitamin K for newborn babies to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding – Medicines For Children

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This leaflet is for parents and carers about how to use this medicine in children. Our information may differ from that provided by the manufacturers, because their information usually relates to adults. Read this leaflet carefully. Keep it somewhere safe so that you can read it again.

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Discover your Community Grocer for a basket of food & household essentials, good health, skills and belonging.

Our £2.50-£3 per week membership scheme is the perfect way to ensure any budget can provide fresh nutritious meals for you and your family. Contact your local coordinator using the details below.

And we have a new membership model at Gorton Community Grocer where your friendly project coordinator can support you to access services & support for issues such as health, finances, housing and wellbeing.

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Discover your Community Grocer for a basket of food & household essentials, good health, skills and belonging. Our friendly project coordinators can also signpost you to support services for issues such as health, finances, housing and wellbeing.

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Food Banks | Greater Together Manchester

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Find your local food project and contact them for support

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The Booth Centre is a community centre run with people affected by homelessness.

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Damp and mould in social housing - Shelter England

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How to sort out damp and mould in council and housing association homes, from working out the cause and dealing with your landlord to getting compensation.

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Whoever you are, whatever the problem

Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.

Our aim is to:
Provide the advice people need for the problems they face. Improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives.

Get Help

Citizens Advice Manchester offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects. Get in touch in a way that works for you.

Volunteering can be hugely rewarding! If you'd like to boost your CV and enhance your skills for life and work or simply help people from your community, then you should consider volunteering for us. We're one of a network of over 400 bureaux across England and Wales. You may even have visited us for advice - over 40% of the population has!

Last year we helped 50,000 people in the city take charge of their finances by offering guidance and support on debt and benefits. Helped thousands of families into secure housing, supported victims of crime, worked with people struggling to remain in or find employment and provided access to the skills and advice that will allow parents to give their children the best start in life. Our advice makes communities more independent, saves time and money for public services, and brings income into the region.

People helped
Last year we supported over 50 thousand people from across the city find a way forward with their problem.

Problems resolved
Our advisers were able to resolve nearly a quarter of a million problems that were presented to them in the last 12 months.

£9 million
We increased the incomes of our residents through debts written off, benefits gained and consumer compensation for local people.

As well as providing advice, every Citizens Advice Manchester has a twin aim of collecting evidence from clients' experiences - and our experiences of advising them - and using this to campaign for positive changes that can benefit everybody, and not just people who come in to us.

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Citizens Advice Manchester offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects.

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Resolve Poverty does not provide advice or financial support for individuals seeking assistance with any issues relating to their circumstances. Please visit our maps to find your nearest support service. For other matters including media enquiries please call: 07561853933

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Money Advice Referral Tool (MART) Resolve Poverty believes that responses to poverty should focus on getting more money into people's pockets. That's why one of our strategic priorities is to support local efforts to boost household income and financial resilience. For many frontline organisations helping people dealing with poverty, information on where to refer people...

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Use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator to find out which welfare benefits you may be entitled to.

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Maternity Action GMEC Service Intro for Maternity

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Help with the cost of living crisis | Manchester City Council

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Helping hands - advice on debt, bills and making your money go further

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Proud 2 b Parents is an inclusive organisation for all routes to parenthood. We are run by and deliver services for LGBT+ parents/ carers to be , LGBT+ parents/ carers and their children living in Greater Manchester.

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Manchester Infant Feeding Team information leaflet

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Manchester Infant Feeding Team information leaflet

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Infant Feeding Team (IFT) Service Leaflet and Clinic List 2025

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Advice for patients that have had a C-section

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Welcome to the POGP Pregnancy and Early Postnatal section.

Find out more about pregnancy and early postnatal topics on our dedicated pages:

External links

Coming soon - collection of videos featuring women who have spoken out about their experience of suffering from the effects of an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI)

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Welcome to the POGP Pregnancy and Early Postnatal section.

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To reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. However, we know that many parents find themselves co-sleeping whether they mean to or not. Wherever you're planning for your baby to sleep we recommend making your bed a safer place for baby. Our advice on co-sleeping with your baby will tell you how.

When not to co-sleep

Whether you choose to co-sleep or it is unplanned, there are some key risks you should avoid.
Co-sleeping with your baby is very dangerous if:
In these scenarios, it is always best to put baby in their own safe sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. Keeping the cot or Moses basket next to your bed might make this easier.
Never fall asleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby. The risk of SIDS is 50 times higher for babies when they sleep on a sofa or armchair with an adult. They are also at risk of accidental death as they can easily slip into a position where they are trapped and can't breathe.
Co-sleeping more safely

Keep pillows and adult bedding away from your baby or any other items that could cover their head or cause them to overheat. A high proportion of babies who die as a result of SIDS are found with their head covered by loose bedding.

Follow all The Lullaby Trust's other safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of SIDS such as sleeping baby on their back

To reduce the risk of accidents, do not bring other children or pets into bed with you.

Try to make sure or check that baby cannot be trapped, wedged or fall out of bed or get trapped between the mattress and the wall

Never leave your baby unattended in an adult bed

For more info on co-sleeping and safer sleep read our guide for parents
If you are bedsharing with your baby you should consider any risks before every sleep. It is easy for your situation to change if you are unwell or have drunk any alcohol, which means your baby will be safest in a separate sleep space such as a cot or Moses basket on that occasion.

Co-sleeping with your baby: FAQs

I am worried I might fall asleep while I breastfeed my baby at night, is this ok?

Click here to open this question

Breastfeeding reduces the chance of SIDS. If you feel you might fall asleep we would recommend you prepare the bed as described above so it is safer for baby if this happens.

Make sure you know the advice on when never to co-sleep so you know when to take particular care. It is really important that you do not accidentally fall asleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair. If you think you might fall asleep on a sofa or armchair, put the baby down in a safe place to sleep.

Should I co-sleep with my baby?

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The safest place for a baby is their own separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. We would just advise you to read all the information on co-sleeping and how to reduce the risks, so you can make an informed decision for you and your baby.

However, there are some circumstances where we would strongly recommend against co-sleeping such as on a sofa or armchair, if anyone in the bed smokes or has drunk alcohol or your baby was premature or a low birth weight.

Can I co-sleep with twins or multiples?

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If you choose to bedshare with twins or multiples we would advise not to bedshare with more than one baby at a time due to risk of accidents associated with bedsharing with more than one baby or child.

Is it safer to co-sleep using a nest or pod than with a baby just lying on the adult bed?

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No. We do not recommend that babies sleep on soft surfaces such as pods or nests. If you choose to co-sleep with your baby the safest place is a clear space on a firm flat mattress the same as we would advise with a cot.

Why do you advise against co-sleeping in certain scenarios?

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It is estimated that around half of SIDS deaths occur whilst co-sleeping, and that most of these are in high risk situations. We do not know the cause of SIDS and why these deaths happen but we do know what some of the risk factors are and that removing those risks greatly lowers the chance of SIDS occurring.

For that reason we strongly advise against co-sleeping when there are risk factors such as a baby being premature or a parent having drunk alcohol.

What bedding should I use for my baby when we co-sleep?
The Lullaby Trust has worked with Public Heath England, Unicef UK Baby Friendly and Basis on two publications to support families with safer sleep advice and advice on co-sleeping more safely. We have also collaborated on a guide for health professionals to have more open and productive discussions with families about safer sleep and co-sleeping. These can be downloaded below.

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Adult bedding should be kept well away from your baby along with any belts or cords from clothing. Keep adult bedding at your waist height and add an extra layer of clothing if you are cold

A baby sleeping bag is a good way of giving your baby their own bedding when bedsharing.

Baby sleeping bags should be well fitted, so the baby can't wriggle down inside. Most sleeping bags are fitted according to a baby's weight, rather than age.

You might also be interested in reading the two Unicef Baby Friendly publications, which are both endorsed by The Lullaby Trust:

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Some parents choose to share a bed (known as co-sleeping) with their babies. Read our advice on how to co-sleep more safely.

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This hub aims to inform about the types of tears that can occur during childbirth, how to minimise your risk of deeper tearing, and what can be done to help your recovery if you do tear.

We also aim to support you to take prompt action if you have any concerns about your recovery, helping you feel better informed when discussing any topics with a healthcare professional.

This information has been developed by the OASI Care Bundle Project Team, the OASI Care Bundle Clinical Champions and perineal specialists.

It is based on the RCOG Green-top Guideline No.29 The Management of Third and Fourth Degree Tears (June 2015) and expert opinion from the above named developers and key stakeholders in line with RCOG due process.

Please give us your feedback

We would like to understand how people are using this resource to help ensure it is relevant and useful. To give us your feedback, please complete our short survey.If you have any questions, please email womensvoices@rcog.org.uk

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Perineal tears and episiotomies in childbirth

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Welcome to our hub for perineal tears and episiotomies in childbirth.

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Manchester Local Care Organisation Infant Feeding Team

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We offer client centred, evidence-based research to support optimal outcomes for parents and babies supporting them to reach their personal feeding goals.

Preferably an antenatal contact to prepare for feeding baby, followed by early support after delivery with ongoing support as and when needed. Open access to feeding support.

We offer support via few different channels, phone support, home visits, drop in clinics, virtual support group, educational workshops (antenatal session, diary free weaning).

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Infant Feeding Team - Manchester Local Care Organisation

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Welcome to the contraception guide

"Where can I get contraception?"

"Which method of contraception suits me?"

"I'm under 16 - can I get contraception?"

Whatever questions you have about getting and using contraception, this guide can help.

It aims to give practical information to everyone who wants to know more about contraception, or who may have a question about the method they use or are thinking about using.

You can find out about the different methods available on the NHS, together with where to get them and how to decide which method might work best for you.

Finding your way around

If you're viewing this page on a computer screen, use the blue tabs at the top of the page to see a full menu for each section of the contraception guide.

If you can't find what you're after, try the search box at the top of the page - it covers everything on the NHS website.

If you're viewing this on a mobile device, use the blue sections at the top of the page and you'll see a list of all the topics covered in this guide.

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You can start by finding out about the methods of contraception you can choose from, including how they work, who can use them and possible side effects.

These methods are:

There are 2 permanent methods of contraception:

You can also read about emergency contraception, which can be used after unprotected sex or if your normal method of contraception fails.

You can also find out about:

Deciding which method suits you

Which method works best for you depends on a number of factors, including your age, whether you smoke, your medical and family history, and any medicines you're taking.

Find out more in Which method suits me?

Where you can get contraception and emergency contraception

Contraception is free on the NHS. Find out where to get contraception and search by postcode to find:

You can also find out where to get emergency contraception - the "morning after pill" or the IUD (coil).

Common questions about contraception

Get answers to some common questions about getting and using contraception, including:

There are more questions and answers if you use the blue tabs at the top of the page under the section "Worries and questions" and "Questions about the pill".

Page last reviewed: 17 March 2021
Next review due: 17 March 2024

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