Your newborn baby in the first six weeks

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Baby in the first six weeks

During your baby's first year, they will learn more than at any other time in their lives. Watching your child learn and interact with you is a truly remarkable experience.

Our Baby in the first six weeks section aims to provide you with all the information you need on day to day care of your baby in the first few weeks.

We also explain possible variations for your newborn.

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Early concerns for your baby

Postnatal depression

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Your baby's growth and development

Day to day care

Newborn reflexes

Newborn examinations

Newborn screening blood test

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