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Serious childhood rashes
A rash on your baby’s skin may indicate a serious condition, especially if they also have a high temperature, cough or swollen neck glands. Learn more here.
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Knowing your baby is well - podcast
Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife and Clinical Lead at Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about signs your baby is well.
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Newborn hearing test
The newborn hearing screening test allows those babies who have hearing loss to be identified early.
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About the fontanelle
Fontanelles are soft spots on your baby’s head where the skull bones haven’t fused together yet. Learn what to expect and the signs that might mean your baby is not feeling well.
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What do paediatricians do?
Paediatricians diagnose, treat and provide care for babies, kids and teenagers; including illnesses and physical, mental and behavioural development.
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Enterovirus in children
Enteroviruses cause a range of illnesses which are usually mild. You can help prevent the spread of enterovirus infection by practising good hygiene.
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Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the normal development of a baby's spine early in pregnancy. Read about causes, diagnosis and support.
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Chickenpox in babies and children
Chickenpox is generally a mild viral illness in children and babies. Find out what to do if you think your child has chickenpox and how to treat it.
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Group A strep in pregnancy
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a bacteria that causes both mild and severe disease in pregnancy. Learn more on symptoms and when to see your doctor.
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Hearing loss in children
Learn more about the signs of hearing loss in children - what causes it, how it’s diagnosed and possible treatments depending on the severity.
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