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Stay safe in the sun this summer
By Monica Stylli on 23/07/2008 01:57:26
New, clearer labelling introduced on sunscreen products – advice for pregnant women and those with children
on misleading wording such as “sun blocker” or “total protection”. However, no sunscreen products can provide full protection against UV radiation.If you’re pregnantYour skin is more sensitive during pregnancy and it’s likely you will burn more quickly than
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New mums don’t feel like their old selves again for 18 months after birth
By Kimberley Smith on 12/01/2011 11:50:54
It takes new mums a year and a half to feel “like a woman” again after having a baby, according to a new survey
It takes 18 months after having a baby to feel “like a woman” again, according to a poll of 3,000 mums by abeautifulmummy.co.uk.The survey found that new mums were often overwhelmed by the responsibility of having a newborn and unsurprisingly
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How to resuscitate a baby or young child with CPR
By Kimberley Smith on 07/03/2012 11:15:55
Red Cross releases video to teach vital life saving skills to encourage parents to learn CPR for babies and children
, by Tesco Baby & Toddler Club, interviewed 2,213 parents, and found that knowledge about all kinds of basic first aid, such recognising symptoms of meningitis and treating burns, was lacking.To address parents fears, the Red Cross has teamed up with Tesco
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Aromatherapy for sleep in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2009 01:06:37
Natural scents to help you sleep
with the scent. It is advisable to steer clear of lavender oil in the first trimester, particularly if you have a history of miscarriage, but after that it's considered safe to use. If you have the plant in the garden you can burn the stalks to release the scent
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Body temperature in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:32:26
Why do you feel hotter when you're pregnant?
Changes in your body temperature When you are pregnant, the rate at which your body burns up energy when it is not active is 20 per cent higher than it normally is. This is called a rise in your basal metabolic rate.The knock-on effect
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Tamzin Outhwaite announces her pregnancy
By Anna Lewis on 20/03/2012 17:24:19
Ex-EastEnders actress Tamzin has revealed on Twitter that she’s expecting baby number two
Tamzin Outhwaite has announced she’s pregnant with her second baby.The ex-EastEnders actress took to Twitter yesterday to give her followers the exciting news.“Yes, we are very happy to say that we are expecting baby no2 later this year. thanks
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Enjoying sex and conception
By Maria Muennich on 23/11/2007 00:04:51
How to keep the fun in lovemaking, even when you've been trying for a while
dinner, a couple of relaxing glasses of wine, candle burning or maybe using aromatherapy to get you both in the mood. Some women swear by burning clary sage oil as an aphrodisiac: simply put a few drops of the oil with water into an oil burner where you
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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
the later energy slump that you get if you drink a lot of coffee. If morning exercise isn't your thing then don't think that it need be a two-mile run or half-hour bike ride, even just a brisk 10-minute walk will wake your body up. Burning essential oils
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Davina McCall on Pregnancy and Fitness
By ThinkBaby on 06/03/2007 03:48:35
Davina McCall talks bumps, babies and the realistic way to get back into shape. We also review her new DVD.
and Post Natal Workouts' is out this week on 2Entertain for £17.99.
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Embarrassing Pregnancy Discomforts Part 2
By ThinkBaby on 13/07/2009 01:04:05
Expecting a baby is exciting - but can also bring embarrassing little niggles like constipation and varicose veins! Here's our guide to how to overcome your discomforts.
the digestive tract. But if these measures don’t help, talk to your GP for advice about laxatives. Burning issue UTIsDuring the nine months of pregnancy, progesterone enlarges and relaxes the bladder so that it empties less efficiently. Bacteria in the urine
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