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30 weeks pregnant. You're three quarters of the way there
By Maria Muennich on 05/08/2008 13:20:13
The due date is looming on the horizon, so it's time to start getting yourself ready
to do in this last pregnancy quarter, not least in terms of simply putting on weight: Right now she probably weighs around 1.3 kilos, and this is likely to approximately triple before the birth. This means that you yourself are gaining weight quite
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Swine Flu Vaccines in Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 26/10/2009 12:15:41
Now that the swine flu vaccine is being delivered to GPs' surgeries, pregnant women will be among the first to get the jab
vaccine?No vaccine is compulsory, but do be reassured that studies have shown the vaccine has no negative effect on the mother or unborn child. This was confirmed at the beginning of October 2009 which is why pregnant women have now been added
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Pregnancy and 'Slapped Cheek'
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2008 00:45:00
Pregnancy and some childhood illnesses don't mix well. Find out here about 'slapped check' or fifth disease
, the rash may appear to be more vivid but this will probably fade back again once the child has cooled down. The rash may linger for a week to 21 days. In adults, the rash and feeling generally unwell might be accompanied by aching joints.Treat any fever
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When will I start to look pregnant?
By Kimberley Smith on 05/10/2010 01:10:08
When will your pregnant bump start to show?
will begin to noticeably get bigger at some point around 12 to 14 weeks for most mums-to-be. However, before your bump is visible to the rest of the world you will notice a subtle difference – a button on your jeans that won't do up now, or certain dresses
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What is Babywearing?
By Debra Stottor on 05/10/2009 00:10:10
Babywearing is a popular idea among those who believe that you should keep your baby close to you and enjoy as many cuddles as possible!
when he cries and needs feeding or changing. The first step is to choose a good quality baby carrier that will keep your baby’s spine in the correct position and distribute his weight evenly through your shoulders and back so you don’t ache and cause
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BushBaby Cocoon
By Debra Stottor on 27/04/2009 02:38:09
A comfortable and easy to use baby carrier
Weight: Birth-9kg Machine Washable: Yes Colours: Charcoal, navy, stone. Contact: www.bush-baby.com or 0161 474 7907 Using a carrier or sling with your baby can enable you to enjoy a closeness with your new child, and also
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Just pregnant – everything you need to know about early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2011 18:19:38
From the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy to announcing you’re pregnant to the world: all about the first trimester
-wracking thing you’ll ever experience.See what your baby looks like week by week with these amazing in utero pictures for weeks 2-13.Share your experience - join one of our birth groupsHead over to our forums and you will find your birth group. These are great
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Does my baby have a food intolerance?
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/02/2011 14:54:43
How can you tell whether your baby has a food intolerance or a more serious allergy? Read our guide to spotting the crucial differences
diarrhoea, wind, weight loss, mouth ulcers and muscle aches and pains. About one in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, but many more live with the condition undiagnosed.Getting help with diagnosis If you think your baby has an allergy or food
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Abdominal pain during pregnancy
By Daniella Delaney on 17/05/2012 16:39:40
What could be causing your pregnancy stomach pain and what are the treatment?
in one of two ways. It can either feel like a stabbing pain that's over as quickly as it started. Or a dull ache on one or other sides of your abdomen or in your groin. Fine out how to ease round ligament painMore serious causes of abdominal pain during
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Charting basics - recognising your fertile phase
By ThinkBaby on 06/05/2007 01:19:35
Your fertile phase can fluctuate from cycle to cycle, but charting ovulation/fertility indicators will help you know when's what
The text book menstrual cycle with its 28-day length and 14-day luteal phase (post-ovulation phase) has days nine through fourteen, leading up to ovulation, as the optimal days for babymaking, and for some women that will generally be the case
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