Postnatal vs postpartum doula — what's the difference?
Same role, different words. An honest plain-English explainer from a South London postnatal doula who gets asked this every week.
Is my baby too hot or do they have a fever?
That 2am worry when your baby feels warm — how to take their temperature, what the numbers mean, and when to call for help.
Baby choking — exactly what to do
Step-by-step guide to back blows and chest thrusts for infants under 1, with photos.
Infant CPR — step by step
The compression-and-breath technique with depth, rate, and what to do if you're alone.
Hospital bag essentials — the doula's checklist
The 14 things you actually need (and 8 you don't). Tested across hundreds of South London births.
What does a doula actually do?
An honest guide to what doulas are, what we do, and how to know if you'd benefit from one.
Hand, foot and mouth disease — what new parents need to know
Symptoms, what to do at home, when to call the GP, and how long they're contagious.
Febrile seizures — what to do
If your child has a fever and a seizure: the calm, evidence-based parent guide.
Hot water bottle burns — why they're worse than fire
The under-recognised injury that lands more children in A&E than open flames.
Newborn car seats — how long can baby actually sit in one?
The 2-hour rule, why it matters, and what to do on a long drive.
Co-sleeping safely — what the Lullaby Trust really says
The actual UK guidelines, not the panicked headline version.
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