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Vitamin K at birth

Parents of all newborn babies are offered a vitamin K injection for their baby soon after birth. Find out why vitamin K is important for your baby.

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Children, vitamins and minerals

Kids often don’t need vitamin or mineral supplements. Learn more about giving your child the vitamins and minerals they need through a balanced diet.

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Baby's first 24 hours

There is a lot going on in the first 24 hours of your baby's life. Find out what you can expect and how to help them adjust to life outside the womb.

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Giving birth - third stage of labour

The third stage of labour happens after your baby is born, when your womb contracts and the placenta is delivered through your vagina.

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