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Baby Health: Common Concerns
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 01:41:45
Easy to follow advice on what common baby symptoms might mean: coughs, vomiting, diarrhoea, a runny nose, rashes
When to call the doctor With any baby health worry, contact your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 if your baby:Has temperature of 38°C of higherHas forceful, repeated vomiting that continues for more than 24 hoursIs particularly lethargic or irritable Has diarrhoea for more th...
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Listeria case in melons raises concerns
By Sophie Westnedge on 07/10/2011 14:11:53
A strange source of listeria poisoning highlights the importance of food hygiene during pregnancy
An unusual case of listeria bacteria found in cantaloupe melons in the US raises fresh concerns about listeria poisoning and highlights the importance of food hygiene standards during pregnancy.A pregnant woman in the USA suffered a miscarriage
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Infantino baby sling recalled over safety concerns
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 25/03/2010 13:12:24
US product safety agency and Infantino are both urging parents to stop using the SlingRider carrier
carriers to address concerns raised by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This action is being taken in the US & Canada and also the UK and other European countries.“Our company is comprised of moms (sic), dads, sisters, aunts, uncles
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When stomach cramps in early pregnancy are a cause for concern
By Daniella Delaney on 13/05/2011 14:05:05
How to know when you should probably be contacting your doctor or midwife
signs of miscarriage to be aware of and if your pain is accompanied by bleeding, you will need to be seen by a doctor. This should help your peace of mind too.What can be done?If your medical team is at all concerned, there are many tests that can be carried out
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 12:09:10
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/cl.asp?cn=850Are ultrasounds safe?Yes. No side effects or health concerns have been linked to ultrasounds scans. Studies have shown no problems associated with the procedure. Ultraound is just an ordinary sound but it
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Pregnant after using spermicides
By ThinkBaby on 03/06/2009 00:50:00
If your pregnancy was unplanned, you might have concerns about contraceptive options affecting the fetus.
link to an increased risk of defects to the unborn baby from women using spermicides when their are unknowingly already pregnant.If you have any concerns, talk to your midwife or GP. He or she can put your mind at rest, as worrying about possible
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Home birth “hysteria” criticised by senior midwife
By Kimberley Smith on 17/08/2010 14:25:16
Concerns voiced over anti-home birth sentiment in the medical profession by general secretary of the Royal College of Midwives
Cathy Warwick, the general secretary of the Royal College of Midwives, has voiced her concerns about a backlash against home births in response to an editorial in the Lancet medical journal.The Lancet’s editorial responded to claims by a US report
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Male fertility test goes on sale
By ThinkBaby on 05/01/2006 10:40:33
A new over-the-counter test kit can help couples concerned about male infertility.
will be selling the product from January 9 and it is also available via Boots online. Although major fertility concerns should always be discussed with a GP, this discreet test is seen as a positive new route for couples wanting a more clear idea
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Nearly half of dads won’t use new paternity rights
By Liz trotter on 29/03/2011 14:03:05
Concerns about their careers will prevent four in ten dads taking advantage of new parental leave laws
are concerned about harming their careers or do not believe they could realistically take that much time off.Though dads-to-be welcome the changes that come into effect on April 3, the uSwitch.com survey of 1,000 men found that those who would not be taking
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Fussy eating: should you be worried?
By Lucy Dimbylow on 03/02/2011 10:46:27
Concerned that your baby's fussiness is affecting his health? Here's how to get help
Almost all babies and toddlers go through periods of pickiness, and while it can drive you to distraction, it’s rarely a cause for concern. Children are very good at regulating their own food intake, and the vast majority manage to take on all
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