Around half of all new mums feel a bit tearful on the third or fourth day after having a baby (1). It’s called the “baby blues” and is quite different to postnatal depression which may start anything up to six months after the birth (1). It is much more common than most people realise. One in eight new mums (2) …
Is My Baby Ill?
Recognising illness in a child under six months can be difficult. They can’t tell you where it hurts and symptoms may be vague. The important thing is to know what is normal and knowing your child’s temperature is a good start. Normal body temperature is 36.9C (98.4F) but some children may be little higher or lower so take your baby’s …