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Coeliac disease and your baby need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/05/2012 16:56:56
From the symptoms to what foods to avoid, find out the essentials about coeliac disease and you baby
What is coeliac disease?Coeliac disease is common in babies and children as well as in adults. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) causes an immune reaction in people who suffer from the disease. If other
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Real mothers: living with coeliac disease
By Eliana Bertaux on 08/12/2006 01:36:58
Eliana Bertaux tells us how her extreme gluten intolerance left her body severely rundown - then she found out she was pregnant. How did she cope? And will CD affect her daughter?
As part of our series of articles about real mothers’ experiences of pregnancy and parenthood, we hear from Eliana, who got seriously ill before she was finally diagnosed with a serious ongoing condition: celiac disease (or coeliac disease
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Food allergies: the tell-tale signs
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 16:43:09
Do you think your baby may be suffering from a food allergy? Here's what to look out for, from wheeziness to skin rashes
testing or eliminating different foods from your baby's diet, so you can identify which one is responsible.I've read about coeliac disease - what is it?Coeliac disease is a less common food allergy caused by a reaction to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat
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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
and breastmilk), and, to a lesser degree, in yoghurts and soft cheeses. The main signs of lactose intolerance are diarrhoea and stomach pain. Gluten intolerance, or coeliac disease, is triggered by products containing wheat, rye and barley. Signs include
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Is Your Diet Good Enough for Your Pregnancy?
By Sarah Lawson on 03/09/2009 00:47:43
If you eat well all the time you probably won't have to make a special effort in pregnancy, but some women will find that diet care is especially important for them
– or an aversion to foods that are good sources of pregnancy nutrition. For example, if you are allergic to or cannot bear to drink milk. Or if you have a serious ongoing condition such as coeliac disease, you should talk to your doctor and midwife team
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Having sex? Want a baby? What you need to know right now!
By Daniella Delaney on 17/03/2011 11:47:34
Why it's vital to take folic acid from the moment you stop contraception, rather than waiting till you're pregnant
to conception and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Some women may need a higher dose, particularly if there is a family history of Spina Bifida or if the mother has diabetes of coeliac disease or if she takes anti-epileptic medicines. If you fall
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Baby's first food
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/05/2009 01:43:07
When you're thinking about your child's very first weaning experiences, there are some foods that make perfect early dishes.
Foods to avoid Gluten (to reduce the risk of Coeliac’s disease)Salty foods (salt should not be given to your baby as it is too much for her immature kidneys to cope with)Sugary foods (baby’s teeth being the main concern)Spicy foodsCow’s milk cannot
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Why you should take folic acid if you're trying to conceive
By Annie Rogers on 17/03/2011 17:00:18
It's important to make sure your baby is protected right from day one of your pregnancy
bifida; if you already have a baby with a neural tube defect; if you’re breastfeeding another baby; or if you have coeliac disease.If I don’t take them?Remember that the majority of babies are born without neural tube defects, so if you haven’t taken
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Is your baby allergic to bread?
By Cheryl Freedman on 14/03/2011 23:12:39
If your toddler has a wheat allergy, then standard toast, crackers and biscuits are all off-limits, but fortunately, these days, there are alternatives
or fish. Some gravies and sauces also contain wheat.Fortunately, true wheat allergies are rare in the UK. They also shouldn't be mixed up with coeliac disease, which is an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat. Foodstuffs that are labelled as being
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