Dr Philippa Kaye

Dr Philippa Kaye

Dr Philippa Kaye is a GP, media doctor and author with a particular interest in women's, children's and sexual health. She has written multiple books including The Science of Menopause, Breasts: An Owner's Guide and Doctors Get Cancer Too, her memoir of being 39 years old, a busy doctor and mother when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

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Pregnancy

Very faint line on pregnancy test: am I pregnant?

Baby

Hip dysplasia in babies: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Toddler and preschool

Eczema in babies and young children: causes, symptoms and treatments

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Family Health

Whooping cough: what is it and why is it on the rise?

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Family Health

Common childhood illnesses: When should kids stay off school?

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Baby

Baby diarrhoea: Causes, symptoms and helpful tips

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Baby

Heat Rash: Causes, symptoms and effective treatments

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Baby

Silent reflux in babies: causes, symptoms, and treatment

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Pregnancy

What is the RSV vaccine and why should I have it if I'm pregnant?

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Toddler and preschool

Chickenpox in children: signs, symptoms and how to treat it

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Health

What is early menopause and how can it affect fertility?

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Pregnancy

Lower back pain in early pregnancy: should I worry?

School and family

Slapped Cheek Disease in children: how to spot it and treat it

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Pregnancy

What is a chemical pregnancy?

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Baby

How to unclog a baby's stuffy nose with saline drops and a syringe

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Pregnancy

Are hayfever remedies and antihistamines safe in pregnancy?

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Toddler and preschool

How to tell if your child has heat exhaustion or heatstroke – and what to do

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Pregnancy

Is Lemsip safe to take during pregnancy?

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Baby

What temperature is a fever for babies and toddlers – and when should you take them to a doctor?

Pregnancy

Paracetamol in pregnancy - is it safe?

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School and family

Threadworms in babies and children: signs, symptoms and treatment

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Baby

When do babies start to walk?

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Toddler and preschool

Itchy skin? 17 reasons why your child is scratching

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Pregnancy

Should I take extra folic acid if I'm overweight and pregnant?

Getting Pregnant

Folic acid before and during pregnancy: how much, how long for and why it matters

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Baby

What is the pincer grip? When will my baby develop it?

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Pregnancy

What is anterior placenta? How does it affect my baby's kicks?

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Pregnancy

What does it mean if you don't get morning sickness?

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Pregnancy

Morning sickness: when does it start, when will it end and what helps?

Pregnancy

Cervical dilation and effacement: what to expect, what are the stages and what do they feel like?

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