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As much as you may want a vaginal delivery, it may be necessary for you to have a cesarean section when you give birth to your baby. While cesarean sections are performed frequently in most hospitals, this procedure is still considered to…

Raising children doesn't always have its doom-and-gloom sides; in the efforts of putting those pattering feet beneath a quilt at night and having to nudge them up in the early mornings, there is something fulfilling when in-between those…

Some patients are going to find that getting used to their new dentures is challenging, particularly for elderly patients. Adult children of older parents may be currently dealing with a variety of medical or physical…

When it comes to step-families, there is plenty of advice out there on how to be a good step-parent. And there is also advice for kids to help them get on with a new step-mum or step-dad. The issue that is often forgotten is that it’s also…

A rise in the number of divorces and second marriages means there’s no such thing as the ‘typical’ family anymore. And finding a new partner later in life often means accepting their children into your life too.  Building a new family isn’t…

Becoming a parent can be both an amazing and a frightening time. If it is your first pregnancy the whole affair can seem very daunting with many things that you don’t really understand. But the worst thing to do is to take on board myths…

As a parent, it’s vital that you keep your teenager safe from the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies – simply ensuring that they’re aware of the issues relating to sex is one way of doing this. There’s a wealth…

If any parent is asked which child is their favourite, they will be likely to declare that they like all their children equally – but is this really the case? Children are people, with personalities, as are parents, and surely some…

If you’re considering cloth nappies for the wellbeing of the planet, or your wallet, but you’re worried about the family wellness risks, or your ability to do it, the good news is that cloth nappies are easier to do than ever. Firstly,…

Public health messages may help encourage fathers to have more conversations with their children about waiting to become sexually active. During the Research Study period, more than 1,200 parents of adolescent or pre-adolescent children…