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Making the most of your pharmacist during pregnancy and parenthood

Pharmacists are professionals who offer a wide range of free health advice. Learn how pharmacists can help you during pregnancy and parenthood.

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Find out how a home pregnancy test works, how soon a test will read positive and what to do if your pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant.

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Contraception

Contraception lets couples have sex while reducing the chance of pregnancy. There are many choices, so learn here about the pros and cons of each.

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Cradle cap

Cradle cap is yellowish, greasy scaly patches that form on young babies’ scalps. It’s common and harmless. Learn more about cradle cap treatments.

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Breast pumps

Find out why you might need a breast pump to express milk. Learn what types there are and where to get one.

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Diarrhoea in babies and children

Diarrhoea in babies and children is common. Learn more about the symptoms of diarrhoea and how to stop your child from becoming dehydrated.

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Gastroenteritis in babies

Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an infection of your baby’s digestive system. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of gastro in infants.

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How your baby's immune system develops

Learn more about your baby's immune system. Find out how breastfeeding and vaccinations will help protect your baby from serious illness.

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Fever in babies

Find out how to take your baby's temperature with a thermometer and what’s a normal temperature for a baby. Learn what to do if your baby has a fever.

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