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I'm small - will my birth be OK?
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2007 02:01:46
Many women worry that they are narrow-waisted or too petite to be able to give birth easily. But what are the facts?
Women come in all different shapes and sizes - we only have to look around our group of friends or the gym to know that. But does your size affect the ease of the birth? In our forums, there are women being told by midwives that they have small feet
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Big dads more likely to have small babies
By Kimberley Smith on 08/12/2010 11:38:53
Babies of obese and overweight men have a higher chance of being born with a low birth rate, according to a new study
If you’re losing weight to help you conceive, here’s the perfect evidence you need to get your hubby involved with your healthy eating plan too. According to a new study in New Zealand, being overweight can increase dads’ chances of having babies with a low birth weight.The study...
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Small Paul: Paul Frank launches cut baby range
By Kimberley Smith on 15/06/2011 14:20:42
Iconic Paul Frank monkey, Julius, makes an appearance on bibs, soothers, babygrows and pushchair pals....cute!
Who doesn't like monkeys? Earlier this year, popular monkey-themed fashion house Paul Frank teamed up with designer Elodie Details to launch a baby products range - Small Paul. So if you've never grown out of your Paul Smith phase, you're in luck
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Drinking small amounts of alcohol in pregnancy not harmful to baby
By Kimberley Smith on 10/06/2010 13:18:42
Study shoes that mums who are light to moderate drinkers even have children with a lower risk of mild psychological problems
pregnant. “Women may be drinking alcohol in small amounts prior to recognition of the pregnancy,” said researcher Dr Monique Robinson. “We feel these data highlight that it is unlikely that this has harmed their unborn child’s mental health,” she reassured
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A small study links car seats with SIDS
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/12/2006 00:01:40
A study in New Zealand has examined the cases of nine different babies who were taken ill with breathing problems, and found they had all been sleeping in car seats at the time.
Baby car seats save lives. You don't have to be an expert in car seat law to know it makes sense for a baby to be properly protected when travelling.However, in recent years, there has been something of a backlash against keeping babies in car seats for overly long periods.First ...
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Parents of small babies need more cot death advice, says charity
By Lara Brunt on 17/08/2011 11:23:57
Low birth weight babies are still particularly vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome
Parents of low birth weight babies must be given more information on reducing the risk of cot death, according to a leading charity.The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) said deaths have fallen by more than 70% since parents began following advice to reduce the ris...
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Could your maternity rights change next week?
By Kimberley Smith on 14/03/2011 12:59:17
Maternity leave could be under threat if planned budget makes small businesses exempt from current rules
Small businesses may soon be allowed to opt out of maternity leave regulations, according to proposals expected in the coalition budget next week. The proposals come amidst a raft of deregulation by the coalition government, aimed at helping small
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Children and tetanus
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/10/2006 01:46:43
Why is important to get small children immunised against tetanus?
Tetanus has been a danger for generations and most parents will be aware it is something that their children should be protected against. But many might not realise how deadly it can be, and why it is important to guard against it rather than simply treating cuts with antiseptic ...
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Mums warned to avoid hot public transport with babies
By Jayne Braithwaite on 03/08/2011 15:17:03
Heat wave causes baking temperatures on tubes and trains that could be dangerous for small babies
Parents have been warned to avoid taking their babies on hot public transport during the heat wave. As temperatures soar to around 30˚C in some areas, experts are concerned they could cause babies and toddlers to become dehydrated or suffer from heat exhaustion.“Parents should be...
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Flexi TENS
By Bodyclock on 02/02/2007 14:49:09
A new innovative small TENS unit that is easy to use in the home, or carry around on your travels.
Flexi TENSA new innovative small TENS unit that is easy to use in the home, or carry around on your travels. The price is pretty amazing as well as the Flexi TENS can be purchased for just £29.95 (Ex VAT).Flexi TENS – Ultra Light – Ultra
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