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Pregnancy second time around - labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2009 01:21:41
You've been through it once, but what can you expect to be different with labour this time?
happen more quickly. Will this baby be bigger?It's common for second babies to be a little bigger than first babies, but there is no hard and fast rule. Certainly this is nothing to worry about, as if you had a very big baby last time then you're more
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New Dad: Feeling part of the team
By Maria Muennich on 01/04/2008 13:42:57
If you're a new dad in danger of feeling like a spare part then be assured that you have a crucial role to play in the care of your new baby
't directly looking after the baby and certainly aren't the most exciting, they are all important parts of the teamwork that needs to be done. A common cause of disagreements between couples is differing standards of tidiness and cleanliness - if this affects
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Baby led weaning: what is it and it is right for your baby?
By Susan Lee on 20/10/2010 01:42:41
You may have read about BLW but what is it, is it safe and what are the pros and cons?
plates with great gusto, alongside all the usual mashed foods we spoon fed him. It's particularly common for second and subsequent babies to wean by feeding themselves partly because of the influence of their older siblings - they want what the siblings
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Jane Wake's keep fit tips for pregnancy and beyond
By Jane Wake on 09/06/2010 16:52:03
Fitness expert, Jane Wake, gives you all the facts you need to keep active - during pregnancy and after your baby's born
such as a banana ½ hour before.Most importantly, listen to your body. If you feel any discomfort, stop and seek professional help. Postnatal exercise - straight after birthOne common question is when you can start working out again once your baby is born
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Birth jargon - explained
By Tessa Watkins on 28/12/2009 16:36:53
When it comes to the big day, you don't want to be confused by lots of technical medical terms. We translate for you...
turned round facing your back, rather than the more common position of her back being against your bump.EngagedThis is when your midwife has a feel of your bump to see if your baby’s head has started to move down into your pelvis in preparation for labour
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Chinese fertility treatments
By Anna Lewis on 03/04/2012 11:45:38
Before you hot-foot it to the IVF clinic, have you considered using Chinese fertility treatments to help you conceive?
effects Chinese medicine had on him and his condition, Dermot – who is now completely free from the disease – discovered that this type of treatment not only works on a number of common conditions, but also low fertility.He explains that from an Eastern
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Pregnancy month-by-month: Third Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2009 01:58:16
What you can expect and what you need to prepare for over these months
, more frequent and easily-digested foods and avoiding all those common causes of bloating and wind.A good diet is also particularly important now that your baby has started to store the vitamins and minerals needed to grow his own healthy bones and blood
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Recovering from a caesarian
By ThinkBaby on 20/03/2009 16:24:18
10 things to make your recovery from a caesarian more positive for you and your baby
. Avoiding wind - You may have thought you'd be seeing the end of excessive wind with the end of pregnancy, but painful wind is common in the first few days after a caesarian and may be felt elsewhere around the body, not just in the abdomen. The same tips
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Home birth - the pros and cons
By ThinkBaby on 12/07/2010 11:16:53
The number of home births in the UK is on the rise, and not without reason, but it's not for everyone
was in herown bed within minutes - our son was born on the bedroom floor!It's also worth noting that the incidence of post partum haemorrhage for mothers rises following medical interventions such as assisted delivery and induction, both of which are common
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Buyer's guide to 3-wheelers/all-terrain pushchairs
By ThinkBaby on 10/12/2008 01:51:04
What you need to consider when looking at 3-wheelers
available with all-terrain frames. The idea with these is that different parts are designed to attach to one frame, changing the pushchair completely. Commonly a seat is replaceable with a car seat, so that you can move your baby undisturbed from car
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