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Book review: Happy Birth Day
By Sarah Lawson on 20/09/2007 01:47:12
A useful new reference book about pregnancy and birth, from the National Childbirth Trust
CallPrice: £16.99 RRPContact:Octopus BooksThe conceptLots of women find going to National Childbirth Trust (NCT) groups during pregnancy a great way of finding out about their pregnancy and birth health, and a way of making friends who are going through the same
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Study links Alcohol and Premature Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2009 00:05:38
An Australian study suggests a link between drinking in early pregnancy and an increased risk of going into premature labour
An Australian study of over 7000 women has found an increased risk of premature birth in the cases of women who drank alcohol during the first trimester of their pregnancies. Whilst the medical profession generally seems to be torn between advising
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When to travel in pregnancy?
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2010 01:08:59
When is safe to travel, fly, drive and get in a bit of couple time before the birth?
pre-birth break for you and your partner to enjoy some quality time when you are expecting.The best time to travelIf you booked a trip before you knew you were expecting, don't reach for the phone to cancel just yet. Talk to your GP about the date you
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Travel vaccinations for babies
By Sarah Lawson on 21/08/2009 01:24:52
Travel to many countries may involve getting vaccination protection against diseases common to the local area
already get the BCG (against TB infection)either at birth or if their parents choose, before they are three months old.Take your baby's medical book along to the clinic or GP's surgery if you want to get advice about what else you might need.Plan ahead
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What if I don't get to the hospital in time?
By Sarah Lawson on 31/03/2009 01:57:08
It's a common question most expectant mothers ask themselves even if the chance of having a baby en route is very slim indeed!
It’s understandable that your imagination runs riot before the birth of your child – it’s a huge personal challenge, especially if you are expecting your first baby – but worrying about having the baby in the back of a taxi or in the aisles at Tesco
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Book review: My Pregnancy Planner
By Sarah Lawson on 03/10/2007 01:09:20
A useful guide to your pregnancy and, with journal and scan images spaces, a lovely keepsake
, with diagrams, boxes and useful tips along the way; space on some pages to put in diary entries, make notes from appointments etc, plus a handy pocket in the cover to keep scan pictures and maybe first photos of your babyPrice: £12.99 RRPContact
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Zodiac Baby Names
By Sarah Lawson on 19/01/2009 01:59:31
Celeb astrologer Russell Grant has written a book all about names that suit your baby's astrological profile!
If you are a fan of astrology you'll probably already have worked out what birth sign your baby is likely to be, according to your due date, but Grant's new book, 'Zodiac Baby Names' not only provides insight into the meanings of lots and lots
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