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HELLP syndrome mum raises awareness after baby heartache
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 15:08:57
A mum who lost her baby daughter after HELLP syndrome has sprung into action to raise awareness for the condition
A mum, who lost her daughter after contracting HELLP syndrome in her 16th week of pregnancy, has become determined to raise awareness for the condition to help other pregnant women.Kelly Lewis contracted HELLP syndrome, a form of pre
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Heart disease: pre-conception awareness
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/02/2006 01:12:06
Heart specialists demand greater awareness between patient and doctor of pregnant women with heart problems.
Heart specialists are calling for greater awareness of the risks faced by pregnant women with Congenital Heart Disease. There are thought to be around 125,000 women in the UK with the condition and if they fall pregnant, they are 100 times more
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New Cot Death Awareness Campaign Hits Hard
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2008 10:42:17
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths has launched a powerful short film to get the important message of safe sleeping to new parents
of being safe sleep aware out to as many people as possible.Having teamed up with advertising agency JWT, the FSID have put together a very simple, short film of women in labour, in pain. However, the end message is very clear: nothing is as painful
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Kirstie Allsop calls for more awareness of caesarean birth
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2011 14:03:15
Caesarean birth shouldn’t be considered second rate, urges Kirstie Allsop, as she criticises the NCT on Twitter
Kirstie Allsop has criticised natural childbirth advocates for “stigmatising” women who give birth by caesarean. The TV presenter, who gave birth to both of her sons by caesarean, has claimed that the promotion of natural birth above caesarean made her feel “a failure”.“I suspect...
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Breastfeeding flashmob hits Manchester
By Kimberley Smith on 22/06/2011 13:34:13
Breastfeeding rates on the up as mums take to the streets to raise awareness during National Breastfeeding Week
A group of mums have given a whole new meaning to the phrase “flashmob” in Manchester, this National Breastfeeding Week. To promote breastfeeding awareness, more than 100 mums descended on the Trafford Centre to breastfeed their babies in public
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Use of spinal blocks for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 03/02/2006 15:55:16
The key points to be aware of
What is a spinal block and how does it work?A spinal block is very similar to an epidural but is faster to administer and cannot be 'topped up'. A local anaesthetic-analgesic mix is injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid in the small of your back using a very fine needle ...
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Overheating and winter clothes
By Sarah Lawson on 08/11/2010 02:27:45
Be aware of your baby's needs when wrapping up warm for winter weather
don't really have necks, just rolls of double chin!Inside and outside - be aware of your surroundingsIf you are out shopping or in a café, it is imortant to adjust your baby's outside clothing when you go inside. You might undo your own buttons
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Why your newborn needs a blood test
By Kimberley Smith on 02/11/2010 14:44:56
Royal College of Pathologists raises awareness of life-saving life-saving heel prick test
The Royal College of Pathologists is raising awareness of a vital blood test that all newborns should have.For National Pathology Week there will be events around the country and talks highlighting newborn blood screening program. They will also
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May is Save a Baby Month
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/05/2007 00:25:38
The Foundation for the Study of Sudden Infant Deaths have launched a month of safe sleeping awareness.
still die for no obvious reason, each year, and work continues on research and better new-parent awareness.Get involved in Save a Baby MonthIn order to engage new parents and parents-to-be, there are different ways in which people can connect
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Vegetarians and vegans in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2009 03:24:11
Many vegetarians and vegans are probably more nutrition-aware than most other people, but are there specific pregnancy demands?
vegetarians, vegans need to be aware of getting a good balance of nutrients from as many sources as possible. Some doctors worry that B12 is not present in an animal-free diet, but it can be derived from supplements or yeast extract.It is also important
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