‘A lot of people don’t know neonatology exists – until they get a small baby who is sick’
Over the decades, Prof John Murphy has seen many advances in the care of newborns
How will the Covid-19 era affect our youngest citizens?
As the life-saving restrictions begin to loosen, collateral damage is a growing concern
Parents warned against ‘wholly negative effect’ of slapping children
Paediatrician says slapping is ineffective and can lead to poor outcomes in later life
Nearly 50,000 children waiting to see a paediatrician
Consultants warn children face restrictions to timely care because of staff shortage
Change in behaviour behind ‘dramatic’ decline in child deaths on roads
Focus needed on specific measures to reduce number further after 80% drop in 20 years
Do doctors make better parents, or parents make better doctors?
Shift work as a hospital doctor can help you for the sleep deprivation of early parenthood
‘You want to care for children but you spend all day hurting them’
Working in paediatrics brings a ‘whole whirlpool of feelings’ that need to be supported within the hospital system, believes consultant psychologist Barbara Wren
Baby had symptoms of abusive head trauma, trial of ex-child minder told
Sandra Higgins (36) has pleaded not guilty to intentionally causing serious harm to baby
Doctor’s smartphone solution to child sport injuries
Paediatric hospital backs new guide to ‘doing the right thing’ on the sidelines
Newborns: What is colic and what can you do to ease it?
Regarding the first three months as a fourth trimester might help ‘colicky’ babies
Shaken baby syndrome: ‘Moment of madness’ that changes lives forever
Persistent crying is the most common trigger for abusive head injuries in babies
Hate it or love it, the scariest night of the year is upon us
Greedy children with hands outstretched with great expectations or children delighting in a night of magical transformation? How do you cope with Halloween?
Creating a little teen spirit on the wards
Described as ‘a lost tribe’ by one consultant, ill adolescents take centre stage in art project
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