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Alternative therapies in pregnancy
By Debra Stottor on 16/02/2009 in Pregnancy health & safety
An at-a-glance guide to the alternative therapies that can help you during pregnancy
is one long list of ailments…)? We’ve all heard about alternative therapies but before you rush headlong into trying anything that’s going, it’s worth doing your homework to see what’s most likely to help your particular problem and whether it’s safe
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Alternatives to a double buggy
By Sarah Lawson on 27/08/2009 in What to buy - pregnancy
Buying a double buggy can be expensive and awkward to store if you only need it for a year or so between siblings, so what are the alternatives?
Red Castle Sport CarrierUnless you are expecting twins, you might not need to use a double buggy for very long, so it's worth seeing if the alternatives are good for you.Alternatives to buying a doubleIf you are about to have a new baby and your
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Alternative medicine less effective than TLC for colic
By Joanna Harvey on 29/03/2011 in Baby health and safety
Colicky babies do better with cuddles than complementary and alternative therapies, finds new study
Alternative medicine and complementary therapies may not have any benefit for babies suffering from colic, according to a new study published in Paediatrics journal.Colic is a condition that causes babies to cry inconsolably and can be incredibly
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10 pregnancy food craving healthy alternatives
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/06/2012 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Try these swaps for the foods your bump is craving to stop you gaining too much pregnancy weight
Try switching the food you're craving for a healthier alternative...Pregnancy cravings can be weird and wonderful! It depends what you're craving when it comes to how much of it you can eat. If you're hankering for the good stuff, like fruit
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Alternatives to a double buggy
By Kamala McDaid on 06/09/2009 in forum
I have a 3 month old and a 2 and a half year old and brought a Kid-Sit for the older child to sit on and he loves it! (he calls it his big brother seat) I can`t prase it enough. But before buying one go to the makers website and look at the list of compatable push chairs as due t...
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Nature Boy and Girl - a happy nappy compromise
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/03/2007 in Products
Disposable nappies that biodegrade can be a good alternative to regular disposables or reusables.
'greener' alternative, like the biodegradable nappies from Nature Boy and Girl.These work just the same as regular disposable nappies, it's just that their outer lining is made from natural fibres which break down as refuse in about four years. OK
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 in Labour & birth
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
In the shadow of last week’s proposal by the Royal College of Midwives that non-essential epidurals should be paid for, there is no better time to look at the alternative options to pain relief for labour and birth.As well as massage, aromatherapy
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Wake up call
By Maria Muennich on 22/09/2009 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Alternatives to your morning cup of coffee to get the day going
day it can be tough to break the habit, so here are some ideas for alternative pick-me-ups.Reach for the decaff? For some people the ritual behind the daily cup is just as important as caffeine in terms of waking up and getting the day going. Well, ok
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NHS teaches pregnant women to hypnotise themselves
By Kimberley Smith on 14/02/2011 in Labour & birth
NHS asks first-time mums-to-be to help investigate hypnosis in labour as an alternative to painkillers
the trial of around 800 mums-to-be will support evidence that hypnosis is a viable alternative to expensive pain-killing drugs. If the trials prove successful, hypnosis could be used more widely as a pain relif option in labour. This would save the NHS money
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Yeuch milk!
By ThinkBaby on 20/08/2009 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Great calcium alternatives if you're pregnant but can't face a daily glass of milk
are all good sources of calcium. Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds and used in mediterranean cooking is a useful ingredient for calcium intake while pure almond paste makes a delicious and relatively low-fat alternative to peanut butter
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