With low levels of vitamin K, some babies can have severe bleeding into the brain, causing significant brain damage.

Parents of all newborn babies are offered a vitamin K injection for their baby soon after birth. Find out why vitamin K is important for your baby.

Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes.

Kids often don’t need vitamin or mineral supplements. Learn more about giving your child the vitamins and minerals they need through a balanced diet.

Many of us gulp them down before rushing out the door for another hectic day, but do they help?

Hepatitis B Key facts Your baby is most at risk of catching hepatitis B infection at birth

There is a lot going on in the first 24 hours of your baby's life. Find out what you can expect and how to help them adjust to life outside the womb.

Key points Alagille Syndrome is a genetic disorder that babies are born with People with Alagille Syndrome  have fewer bile ducts than normal, so bile can’t flow properly It causes liver problems and can affect the skin, heart, bones, spine and kidneys. These problems can be quite mild or serious…

Key points Biliary atresia is a rare condition in babies The first sign of biliary atresia is usually yellowing (jaundice) of the skin at about 2 to 6 weeks of age It happens when the bile ducts inside or outside the liver are blocked by scar tissue Bile builds up…

Caring for a newborn is both rewarding and challenging.