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What is dilation & curettage (a D&C) / ERPOC
By Maria Muennich on 02/10/2010 07:47:40
A D&C and Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception is a common surgical procedure that may be necessary after a miscarriage or sometimes after birth
What is a D&C?Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a minor surgical procedure to remove excess tissues from the womb. It involves scraping the lining of the uterus and is also know as Evacuation of Residual Products of Conception (ERPOC). You
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Weaning and organic food
By Sarah Lawson on 22/08/2008 00:00:08
When you first start to feed your baby solids, you have an amazing chance to make a good, healthy start. But why go organic?
are not really neccessary, except to produce more results on a cheaper budget.These can leave a residue on the skin of vegetables and fruit, meaning you have to either peel or vigourously scrub them before cooking or eating. Others have been found to contain
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Coming off the pill
By ThinkBaby on 28/12/2009 01:01:48
How long do I need to leave before trying to conceive after coming off the pill?
on many factors, including: your age, how long you were on the pill, what kind of pill you were on, as well as your general health. There’s no evidence that any residual elements of the pill will damage a fetus if you do conceive in the first three months
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Kitchen hygiene in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/09/2007 01:07:08
Looking after yourself in pregnancy means making sure your food isn't just healthy but that it's cooked or prepared safely
cleaning your hands and the veg of any soil residue afterwardsFor more about general and pregnancy eating safety, visit www.food.gov.uk.
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Caring for cloth nappies
By Kimberley Smith on 24/11/2006 07:52:52
So you've got your cloth bottoms, but how do you keep them clean and looking and working well?
white vinegar in the conditioner drawer can soften them up and occasionally giving them a rinse with no detergent will help clean out any residual cleaning products. You can also stick them in the tumble dryer for a few minutes which should soften them
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Foods to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2008 01:31:39
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
for gardening or be particularly careful about cleaning them of any soil residue afterwards
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Organic clothing care
By ThinkBaby on 27/11/2006 10:58:58
Why might you want to choose organic clothes for your baby? And how should you care for your clothes in those daily laundry routines?
. However, the difference is that organic fabrics are grown without any pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals, whose residues can remain in the fibres of the cloth and possibly cause reactions or irritate the skin. Organic clothing is getting popular
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All you need to know about sterilising
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 09:51:49
It keeps your baby's feeding kit clean, and stops bacteria breeding – but what do you really need to sterilise, and when can you finally stop?
puts all sorts of other things in her mouth, and seems fine...If your baby routinely chews on toys and shoes, you may wonder why you need to be so vigilant with sterilising. However, even the tiniest residue of milk can become a breeding ground
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Wake up call
By Maria Muennich on 22/09/2009 01:51:32
Alternatives to your morning cup of coffee to get the day going
the caffeine but, yes, there are chemical residues left in the coffee, albeit in tiny amounts, which raises it's own health and environmental concerns. The water process method meanwhile, is an organic way of decaffeinating coffee, so no chemicals. Needless
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Burping your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/06/2009 00:01:50
Some babies have no problem ridding themselves of that excess air after a feed and sound like a ship honking its arrival in harbour. Others take longer to get the hang of it.
rather than waiting for it all until the end.Spitting up or possettingA new baby's system is not mature enough to neccessarily deal with the volume of milk intake without rejecting a little, or without the need to clear out some residual mucous
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