First Aid Features

Cuts and Scrapes

Cuts and scrapes and what to do about the

Fainting

Fainting and what to do about i

Group B Strep factsheet

Group B Streptococcus (GBS: an infection that has serious but preventable effects on newborn babie

Heat Stroke/Exhaustion

Heat stroke and exhaustion and what to do about i

Is my baby really ill?

12 signs and symptoms to help you decide if you need to call the docto

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Mumps staging a comeback

Mumps is on the increase – what are the symptoms and how do you treat i

Nosebleeds

What is the best way to tackle a nosebleed?

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink eye and what to do about i

Poisoning

poisoning and what to d