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New calls to change law for feeding in public
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/05/2006 01:54:40
Following the changes to Scottish law, there are renewed calls to pass a law protecting the rights of women breastfeeding in public
, north of the border.Whilst there have been changed perceptions over the years, and now many more people find it acceptable to see a woman breastfeeding in public, mothers do sometimes still complain of being asked to leave places, being told off
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What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/04/2006 12:50:53
Some people suffer from RLS through their life but pregnant women are more prone to it. What is it and how can you deal with it?
which will pass after the birth.What are the symptoms?Most women who suffer from RLS complain of feeling like they want to 'shake their legs off', or of a creeping or tingling feeling in their legs. It tends to come on worse later in the day, which can
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Putting on enough weight in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/08/2009 00:58:17
Whilst many women worry they are getting too big in pregnancy, it is also important to make sure underweight women are putting on enough weight
Many women complain that during pregnancy, they feel more fat than pregnant. However, pregnancy is not a time to diet and there are targets for healthy weight gain through the months you are expecting.Some women, however, if they are low
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Fibroids and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 02:41:06
Fibroids are benign growths which are common and do not necessarily affect conception or pregnancy, but it can be important to be aware of them.
to their GPs complaining of heavy bleeding during periods or pain during sex, or of pain in their pelvis. Fibroids can cause all of these and, depending on the severity of the growths or the suffering, the GP may suggest treatment to remove them, or a 'watch
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New Parents Need Sleep Too!
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/04/2009 01:28:42
New babies need to sleep a lot – but sleep is important for new mums and dads, too!
on hold. Instead, you will have to get used to waking in the night and erratic napping patterns.I remember a friend of mine complaining that all the text books say, 'Get some sleep when your baby sleeps,' but as he said, 'That's not very easy when you
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10 of the best ways to get your tot to eat five a day
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/11/2010 05:47:25
How to get your child to eat fruit and vegetables
or veg with a little creamy dip, or add some orange slices in a drink.6 Keep it freshTry to freshly cut fruit and veg just before serving as that retains more of the goodness, as does steaming rather than boiling. Little ones also often complain about
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Pregnancy boobs - your changing breasts
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2007 02:16:00
Some women love the increase in bra sizes, others hate the soreness and unexpected leakings. But what's natural?
to soften them again. Some women may find it preferable to cool them just as breastfeeding women suffering from mastitis do. Try something which is not burningly cold - perhaps a cool damp flannel. Some people complain of 'icy nipple', when cold water
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