Category Archives: Babies & Toddlers
Ahh-Choo… does your child have a cold, cough or fever? Should you give Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or both?
Almost every child under 3 years of age will pick up several infections in the course of a year, especially in the winter months and particularly if there is a sibling at home who attends school, a playgroup, a nursery or a child-minder. Most of these infections cause a runny nose, a sore throat and a cough.
The Portland features in ‘A Dad is Born: A Wonderland Film’
‘A Dad is Born: A Wonderland Film’ is going to be broadcast next week – on Thurs 16th February at 9pm on BBC2 which features The Portland Hospital. The documentary follows three men in the weeks before and after they join the world of fatherhood.
Midwife Led Care for parents planning another baby
I am very lucky to have the best job at the Portland in which I lead a team of five midwives who are experienced and dedicated to helping women birth their babies. The Midwifery Led Delivery (MLD) team care for low risk women with a singleton pregnancy.
A day in the life of an Obstetrician
Mr Christian Barnick practices at The Portland Hospital as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Consultant and still works part-time in the NHS at the Homerton University Hospital. Chris has delivered babies and performed gynaecological operations for more than 25 years. Here he speaks of a typical day in his life as an Obstetrician…
What are the benefits of Baby Massage?