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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
of miscarriage and low birth weight. Caffeine is also thought to have a negative impact on fertility . While moderate coffee consumption is not thought to pose a danger to the developing fetus, there are other good reasons for cutting down on your coffee intake
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A partner's guide to being pregnant
By Maria Muennich on 21/08/2009 01:13:53
What every man should know - or - Wake up and smell the coffee
to miniature wriggling human in 10 short weeks and if all I want to do besides work is sleep then yes, it is your turn to do the cleaning again. If you want the neighbour's number for her 'help', it's on the fridge. By the way, you'll notice that it's 'your
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Review: Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix newborn car seat
By Maria Muennich on 23/01/2007 02:22:20
Good comfort and security for baby and a few bells and whistles that make a parent's life a bit easier
Features: Suitable from birth to 13kg. Fits into car with seat belt, Maxi-Cosi EasyBase or Isofix fitting. Movable carry handle with integrated sun canopy, side protection system, adjustable seat and straps positions, padded insert for newborn. Can
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Review: Body Clock's Femme Elite TENS tiny toner
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2006 01:41:07
Dinky package offers drug-free pain relief, pelvic floor stimulation and muscle toning all in one for those post-natal black and blues
Femme Elite 3 in 1: Pelvic Floor Stimulator, TENS and muscle toner Easy-to-use, discreet, extremely lightweight and flexible: works well for back pain and effective in stimulating muscles. Cut-off after it has not been in use for five minutes
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Men: A partner's role in early pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 10/08/2009 01:07:03
You might not think that there's much you can do to help your partner in the early months, but there is...
through the enormous changes that her body is experiencing as it diverts so much energy into making a new person.Gen up - Many women start reading up on pregnancy and birth from the moment they find out that they are pregnant. It may take a little longer
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By Maria Muennich on 27/03/2007 15:36:44
What to look for in group 0 car seats
this is to buy by weight. Weight spans can vary from chair to chair, but broadly they are grouped as: 'Group 0' (0-10kg) and '0+' (0-13kg) - both from birth to around 9-12 and 12-15 months respectively; Group 1 (9-18kg, or from around 9 months to up to 4 years
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Avoiding breastfeeding infections
By Maria Muennich on 19/02/2009 01:53:36
Breastfeeding mums dread getting mastitis, but there is plenty you can do to help avoid the breast infection
, and you're probably physically very tired from coping with your new baby along with recovering from the birth. It's when you're tired and drained that you're more susceptible to infections, as you don't have the energy to fight them off, so it's important
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Review: Fuzzi Bunz cloth nappies
By Maria Muennich on 30/08/2006 13:37:21
Nappies don't really come much simpler to use than this
and when you potty train though, you may only need two sizes from birth to potty.Washing and drying the nappies You do need to separate the inner and outer of the Fuzzi Bunz before washing, it takes just a few seconds If you have solid pooh it can be tipped
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Buyer's guide to feeding bras
By Maria Muennich on 13/05/2009 01:19:34
Your new wobbly weighty wonders require a little more thought when it comes to good wrapping, particularly when they're also providing baby's meals
the likelihood of developing mastitis. A properly supportive bra is also important to help prevent the breast ligaments from stretching and so help you regain your figure later. And who wants sore and stretchy boobs?Royce Cherish drop-cup £15What to look for
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Focused Fitness: Yoga for mums
By Maria Muennich on 17/10/2007 10:55:28
So everybody from Madonna to your dentist is doing it, but what's so great about yoga and how is it particularly helpful to mums?
and available time. If you've given birth quite recently then you might want to consider a specific post-natal yoga class, which are quite commonly offered. If you're pregnant then you definitely want to take a course specific to pregnant women as not all
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