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Early parenthood

Going home

It’s normal to be excited about taking your baby home and nervous about what'll happen and how you’ll manage. If you’re both doing well, you’ll usually be ready to go home somewhere between 6 and 24 hours after birth.

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Going home with your baby

How long you'll stay in hospital after the birth and how to start preparing to go home

Keeping your baby safe

How to keep your baby safe at home and when out and about

Plagiocephaly

Where your baby develops a flatter area at the back of or on one side of their head

Sleeping safely

What you should and shouldn't do to help your baby sleep safely

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