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Alternative therapies in pregnancy
By Debra Stottor on 16/02/2009 00:06:01
An at-a-glance guide to the alternative therapies that can help you during pregnancy
is one long list of ailments…)? We’ve all heard about alternative therapies but before you rush headlong into trying anything that’s going, it’s worth doing your homework to see what’s most likely to help your particular problem and whether it’s safe
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Alternatives to a double buggy
By Sarah Lawson on 27/08/2009 02:38:58
Buying a double buggy can be expensive and awkward to store if you only need it for a year or so between siblings, so what are the alternatives?
Red Castle Sport CarrierUnless you are expecting twins, you might not need to use a double buggy for very long, so it's worth seeing if the alternatives are good for you.Alternatives to buying a doubleIf you are about to have a new baby and your
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Alternative medicine less effective than TLC for colic
By Joanna Harvey on 29/03/2011 16:40:36
Colicky babies do better with cuddles than complementary and alternative therapies, finds new study
Alternative medicine and complementary therapies may not have any benefit for babies suffering from colic, according to a new study published in Paediatrics journal.Colic is a condition that causes babies to cry inconsolably and can be incredibly
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10 pregnancy food craving healthy alternatives
By Sophie Westnedge on 14/06/2012 14:26:15
Try these swaps for the foods your bump is craving to stop you gaining too much pregnancy weight
Try switching the food you're craving for a healthier alternative...Pregnancy cravings can be weird and wonderful! It depends what you're craving when it comes to how much of it you can eat. If you're hankering for the good stuff, like fruit
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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
day it can be tough to break the habit, so here are some ideas for alternative pick-me-ups.Reach for the decaff? For some people the ritual behind the daily cup is just as important as caffeine in terms of waking up and getting the day going. Well, ok
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IVF revelations – the magic number of eggs and your stress
By Jayne Braithwaite on 11/05/2011 13:58:54
The ideal number of eggs for IVF success discovered, and alternative therapies could more than double your chance of conception with fertility treatment
(OHSS) which can be dangerous.But while that’s up to the doctors, another study has suggested women hoping to conceive by IVF may benefit from alternative mind/body therapies, particularly those that reduce their stress levels.A study in the USA found
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Nature Boy and Girl - a happy nappy compromise
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/03/2007 02:06:08
Disposable nappies that biodegrade can be a good alternative to regular disposables or reusables.
'greener' alternative, like the biodegradable nappies from Nature Boy and Girl.These work just the same as regular disposable nappies, it's just that their outer lining is made from natural fibres which break down as refuse in about four years. OK
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What is Natal Hypnotherapy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/11/2007 00:47:07
The lowdown on another alternative pain relief for birth, with a growing number of followers.
In the shadow of last week’s proposal by the Royal College of Midwives that non-essential epidurals should be paid for, there is no better time to look at the alternative options to pain relief for labour and birth.As well as massage, aromatherapy
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Baby bottles in the dishwasher
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/01/2009 02:39:07
Dishwashers can clean at very high temperatures, but they are not failsafe alternatives to a steriliser.
When Buying a steriliser can seem costly and an overwhelmingly complicated process of choice, and you have a dishwasher already standing in the corner of your kitchen, it can be tempting simply to opt for cleaning bottles and teats along with your plates and cups. However, just b...
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NHS teaches pregnant women to hypnotise themselves
By Kimberley Smith on 14/02/2011 14:23:49
NHS asks first-time mums-to-be to help investigate hypnosis in labour as an alternative to painkillers
the trial of around 800 mums-to-be will support evidence that hypnosis is a viable alternative to expensive pain-killing drugs. If the trials prove successful, hypnosis could be used more widely as a pain relif option in labour. This would save the NHS money
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