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This 5 week course is delivered jointly by health visitors, early years workers, infant feeding workers based in family centres, and midwives. This course is suitable for women and their partners in Sheffield, who are 28 weeks pregnant with their first child at the start of the session. The sessions...

Services for children under the age of 16. Before you go to A&E, think: Is this an emergency? Can we wait to see a GP? Would one of the services below be better and quicker? A quick guide to alternative services: Ring your GP If the practice is closed, your call will be diverted to…...

Sleep resources The Sleep Charity has a phone line service that provide advice and support around difficulties sleeping. They offer a free helpline that is part of their extensive services, open 7pm to 9pm, between Sunday and Thursday. Sheffield Children’s paediatric sleep disorders nursing team...

What is the DTP vaccine? The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 vaccine, is given to boost protection against 3 separate diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Why should I have this vaccine? Throughout your childhood you will be offered 5 doses of the tetanus, diphtheria and polio...

What is the meningitis ACWY vaccine? The meningitis ACWY or ‘MenACWY’ vaccine protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y – which cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). Who is the vaccine for? The MenACWY vaccine is currently recommended for...

What is needle phobia? Needle phobia is the fear of medical procedures involving needles, for example vaccinations. Injections can cause fainting due to changes in blood pressure, and many people also have a fear of fainting. Some people feel panicky or anxious, and embarrassed by their fear but it...

What is HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is the name of a very common group of viruses and some types can cause genital warts or cancer. Why should I have this vaccine? HPV infection is very common. More than 70% of unvaccinated people will get it and it increases the risk of...

Breastfeeding is the most natural method of feeding a baby. However, many mothers do not find it easy at first. Learning to breastfeed your baby and understand their need for food, warmth, and comfort will grow with time and patience. How will I know when breastfeeding is going well? At the...

What is a tongue tie? The frenulum is a piece of tissue that attaches the underside of the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. A tongue tie is where the frenulum is too short or too tight. How common are tongue ties? Tongue ties happen in about 1 in 20 babies. What problems do… Continue...

What is a tongue tie? The frenulum is a piece of skin which attaches the underside of the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. A tongue tie (also known as ankyloglossia) is where this piece of skin is too short or too tight. What problems can this cause? Most babies with a tongue tie… Continue...

Who are the child wellbeing practitioners? Child wellbeing practitioners work with children, young people, and their parents to help with mild to moderate problems with emotions, thoughts or behaviour. What do child wellbeing practitioners help with? anxiety (worries) and fears low mood and...

Did you know that much of your child’s learning and development will depend on your relationship with them? Saying “Hello” to your baby can start today. Here are some amazing facts about your baby’s development. Babies’ learning starts in pregnancy Unborn babies yawn,...

What is auditory processing? Auditory processing is the ability to break down speech (strings of sound) up into words, groups of sounds and individual phonemes. The problem is not with hearing, but with making sense of what you are hearing. What is it like to have an auditory processing difficulty?...