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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
As adults we can generally expect to succumb to between two and four common cold viruses over the course of a year (usually during the winter months) but babies, with their immature immune systems, are far more susceptible and it's not unusual
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Baby Health: Common Concerns
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 01:41:45
Easy to follow advice on what common baby symptoms might mean: coughs, vomiting, diarrhoea, a runny nose, rashes
When to call the doctor With any baby health worry, contact your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 if your baby:Has temperature of 38°C of higherHas forceful, repeated vomiting that continues for more than 24 hoursIs particularly lethargic
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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
Website: http://www.infertilitynetworkuk.com/Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Tel: 020 7291 8200Website: www.hfea.gov.uk/HomeIVF-InfertilityWebsite: www.ivf-infertility.comConditions which affect female fertilityIn around 16 or 17 per cent
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Could a common household chemical harm your unborn baby?
By Kimberley Smith on 01/12/2010 11:54:32
Mums-to-be warned to keep exposure to common anti-bacterial chemical triclosan to a minimum
in tiny amounts in household products. In the UK, the maximum amount allowed in any product is 0.3%. Scientists have called for more tests to determine how harmful triclosan really is.A spokesperson for the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Perfumery Association
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Campaign launched to ensure parents know how to recognise common lung infection
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2011 14:31:32
A third of children will catch bronchiolitis before their first birthday – know the signs
. Symptoms include shallow, quick breathing, loss of appetite, a nasty rasping cough and a high temperature.The More that a cold campaign has been backed up by worrying findings from a survey of 1,001 parents. The vast majority did not know what they should
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Common tests for infertility
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2007 07:10:01
The road to fertility treatment is paved with tests for both partners - here we outline those most frequently used
's semen, it's usually advisable to get a semen analysis done before embarking on any of the more invasive physical investigations for the female. Here's a summary of the most common fertility tests for women and you can find the tests for men summarised
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Common tests for infertility: Men
By ThinkBaby on 01/03/2006 07:49:34
The road to fertility treatment is paved with tests for both partners - here we outline the most frequently used
Common fertility tests for men Semen analysis - As there's a 50-50 chance that at least part of the problem could lie with your partner's semen, a semen analysis is usually one of the early fertility tests recommended. Your partner will need
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 12:09:10
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
-eclampsia if you are obese, over 40, are pregnant with multiples, have high blood pressure or other conditions connected with pre-eclampsia.Will I get diabetes?Gestational diabetes only affects 1-3% of all pregnancies. In most cases, it goes away after birth. You
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
Infertility is something of a misnomer, as it suggests that there is no chance of conception taking place at all, which is only true for a small percentage of couples. More commonly 'infertility' is used to refer to difficulties in conceiving
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Birth complications more common at night
By Tessa Watkins on 14/06/2010 14:29:00
Picking the time of day to give birth could influence the chances of a smooth delivery
A new study has revealed that birth complications are more common at night, reports Reuters. Researchers looked at more than 700,000 births at Dutch hospitals between 2000 and 2006 and found that more babies were admitted to intensive care during
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