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HELLP syndrome mum raises awareness after baby heartache
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 15:08:57
A mum who lost her baby daughter after HELLP syndrome has sprung into action to raise awareness for the condition
A mum, who lost her daughter after contracting HELLP syndrome in her 16th week of pregnancy, has become determined to raise awareness for the condition to help other pregnant women.Kelly Lewis contracted HELLP syndrome, a form of pre
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HELLP syndrome need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 12:54:15
Find out what HELLP is and what symptoms to look out for
BleedingSwellingProblems with visionSigns doctors look out for:High blood pressureProtein in urineWhat is the treatment?“The treatment for women with this condition is delivery of your baby, with drugs used to treat you both before, during and after the delivery of your baby,” says
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Mum beats rare placenta cancer and walks again
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 16:19:32
Bally Taylor developed a rare form of cancer during pregnancy but proved doctors wrong after she was told she would lose the use of her legs
A woman suffering from an extremely rare form of cancer while pregnant, who was told she would never walk again, has made a miraculous recovery.Bally Taylor suffered from a condition so rare that only six other women in the world have been affected
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Hyperemesis Gravida - the low-down
By ThinkBaby on 13/09/2012 01:44:44
Severe and relentless nausea, vomiting and weight-loss in pregnancy is likely to be Hyperemesis Gravida, not just morning sickness
that it's impossible to keep anything down at all, and significant weight loss can result - a condition known as Hyperemesis Gravidarum.Hyperemesis affects around three in every thousand pregnant women and is described by doctors as relentless vomiting
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Top superfoods for babies
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/09/2012 23:10:36
The following all pack a punch when it comes to essential nutrients, so include them in your baby's diet if you can
, you may wish to avoid nuts if your baby has a condition like eczema or asthma, or if there’s a family history of allergies.Nuts are full of healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and magnesium. Walnuts
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
the old advice and wait until three years before introducing them, especially if the baby has asthma or eczema, or if there’s a family history of allergic conditions. If you do give nut products to your newly-weaned baby, watch carefully for any reaction
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The Kids' Guide to the Best Holiday Fun Ever
By Rebecca Ash on 24/07/2012 14:46:26
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is raising her two daughters away from the city.*Please see terms and conditions of entry to the competitionIssued by Sainsbury's BankAll information correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change. Any views or opinions expressed in this article
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