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Are babies “stressed” by “cruel” forward-facing baby carriers and prams?
By Kimberley Smith on 23/08/2011 14:43:44
Australian professor gives mums one more thing to worry about with dramatic claims that forward facing babies will need therapy then they’re older
.“Imagine if you were strapped to someone’s chest with your legs and arms flailing, heading with no control into a busy shopping centre – it would be terrifying,” Professor Fowler.But the opposite view is that babies may get bored and lack stimulus if they face
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Can acupuncture help in labour?
By Maria Muennich on 15/12/2009 01:18:46
Can the ancient Chinese art of needles help to make giving birth a little easier?
stimulus becomes irritating (but in that case you can simply abandon it)You can't use electro-stimulus with acupuncture in a birthing poolWhat about the availabilty of acupuncture for labour?For acupuncture itself a fully qualified acupuncturist is needed
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Using TENS in labour
By Maria Muennich on 07/10/2008 00:02:10
The key points of this natural form of pain relief
You may find that the TENS doesn't do much for you, or that the added stimulus becomes irritating (but in that case you can simply abandon it)The machine may have to be temporarily removed if the fetal heartbeat needs monitoring The placement of pads
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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
or GP and seek help if you have noticed a big change in movements or a gradual one over a few days, or if your baby doesn’t seem to respond to any stimulus.Will I get pre-eclampsia?About one in 10 pregnancies will be affected by pre-eclampsia and your
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