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A nifty device for nasal congestion
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/04/2006 09:00:00
We love the new Baby Nose-Clear device for relieving babies' nasal congestion.
but this one is the most efficient little device we've seen. It was designed by Carolyn Moretto, a mother who had premature triplets and became painfully aware of how common a problem nasal congestion is for small infants. It's available from some independent
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Beat pregnancy snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/10/2008 01:20:04
A snuffly, blocked nose can plague you through pregnancy – try these natural ways to ease the problem.
If you’re between 16 and 20 weeks pregnant and you’ve just started to feel like you’re constantly snuffling or have a dry nose, don’t worry, you’re not coming down with a cold – it’s part of pregnancy!The increase in the flow of blood to all parts of your body will affect the mu...
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Lavender in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/05/2008 02:25:43
It's important to relax and enjoy your pregnancy when you can and lavender is a wonderful way to help!
during pregnancy.If you have the pregnancy snuffles or feel congested and are again unable to take over-the-counter chest medicines, you can use a drop or two of lavender oil in hot water as a steam inhalation.When using lavender oil in pregnancy, you
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DVD review: Developmental Massage
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/08/2007 00:55:42
Renowned baby massage expert Peter Walker releases his latest DVD to introduce parents to the techniques and the developmental values of baby massage.
-tech product. Don't let the packaging put you off the quality of the substance therein Features: Chapters introducing massage, bonding time with your baby, and key points on areas like dealing with stiff hips, glue ear and congestion.Price: £15 plus p
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Peter Walker's new baby massage DVD
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/09/2006 01:48:47
World-renowned champion of baby massage produces a new DVD to help parents and teachers learn more about the joys and value of the art.
Massage routine'; 'Sitting – 3 easy steps'; 'Standing – 3 easy steps'; 'What to do if: Your baby’s arms and shoulders are stiff, Your baby’s legs and hips are stiff, Your baby arches backwards and forwards in pain', 'Congestion of the nostrils and lungs
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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
suction bulb: Your doctor can prescribe saline solution drops to help loosen the mucus, and a humidifier in her room may help.Try to keep her comfortable at night, as good rest is important to a speedy recovery. If she's congested, it may help to elevate
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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
into the amniotic fluid (5-20 per cent of all births).Did you know?Sometimes the meconium becomes thickened and congested in the ileum, a condition known as meconium ileus. Meconium ileus is often the first symptom of cystic fibrosis.
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Lavender – before, during and after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/10/2009 00:30:09
A wonderful plant for soothing and healing in pregnancy and labour, and on your baby
and insect repellent which is useful as you will find many pharmaceutical ointments come with a warning to be avoided during pregnancy.If you have the pregnancy snuffles or feel congested and are again unable to take over-the-counter chest medicines, you can
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Coping with oily pregnancy skin
By Maria Muennich on 03/03/2006 11:28:36
If your pregnancy skin has more bleugh than bloom then don't make the mistake of treating it harshly
-cleansing face mask once or twice a week may help to remove the congestion that can cause spots, but be careful to choose one with natural ingredients that won't strip your skin of its natural oils. Clay and mud-based masks work well for oily skin, drawing out
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Embarrassing Pregnancy Discomforts Part 2
By ThinkBaby on 13/07/2009 01:04:05
Expecting a baby is exciting - but can also bring embarrassing little niggles like constipation and varicose veins! Here's our guide to how to overcome your discomforts.
at the Edinburgh Sleep Centre (www. edinburghsleepcentre.com), around 30 per cent of women experience sinus congestion during pregnancy – which can cause snoring. Once again, high progesterone levels are the culprit! They dilate nasal passages, causing them
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