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Diarrhoea in toddlers
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2007 13:28:24
When is a loose stool more than a loose stool, and what should be done to treat diarrhoea?
How do I know when my toddler has diarrhoea?There are all kinds of stool variations that are within the normal range, and some toddlers have looser stools than others. But there are a couple of give-aways that a loose, watery stool is diarrhoea
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Alcohol while breastfeeding
By Maria Muennich on 27/04/2007 09:05:46
Must you be t-total or is an occasional glass of wine or beer ok? Just how abstemious do you need to be?
and taste of breastmilk and be off-putting for your baby. However, there's no evidence to suggest that occasional light drinking will adversely affect your baby - the NHS recommends that one to two units a couple of times a week is completely harmless. So
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Men: A partner's role in early pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 10/08/2009 01:07:03
You might not think that there's much you can do to help your partner in the early months, but there is...
that many couples find that their sex life picks up again in pregnancy and it may even be more pleasurable than before. Of course it may be that you are the one who can't face the idea of sex with a pregnant partner. If that is the case then do talk to your
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Your baby's six-week check
By Maria Muennich on 20/06/2007 01:29:18
What to expect from the six- to eight-week health check scheduled for all new babies
the nappy briefly for a couple of the checks. Your doctor may also suggest that this is a good time for your baby's first set of immunisations (you can read more on scheduled immunisations here). The physical examination Length and weight - Your baby
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New mum, feeling overwhelmed
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2007 08:49:23
Whether it's your first or fifth, the arrival of a baby usually heralds a settling in period where priorities and expectations are adjusted to your new reality
It's very common for new mums to feel overwhelmed, low and even a bit weepy in the first couple of weeks after birth. So common, in fact, that there's actually a name for it, the baby blues. And it's not surprising: You're knackered, you're sore
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Your thirteen-month-old
By Maria Muennich on 26/07/2007 07:40:15
Your newly upright baby is becoming ever more communicative by the day
solo steps. If your baby isn't walking yet then don't worry, it's perfectly normal for babies to hold off with walk alone walking until they're around eighteen months. At this stage many babies can say at least a couple of words, perhaps starting
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By Maria Muennich on 27/03/2007 15:36:44
What to look for in group 0 car seats
. with most infant carriers it's not recommended that you leave your young baby in the seat for more than a couple of hours at a time.FitWhatever kind of seat you go for, if you're opting for fitting with a three-point seat belt, check that the model of seat
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33 weeks pregnant - seven weeks left
By Maria Muennich on 27/08/2008 00:57:55
49 days to go until your due date and you're probably feeling a little cramped in there
or advice. Whichever you choose to do there are a few things that you'll need to buy to be ready: bottles and sterilising equipment if you're bottle feeding and a couple of nursing bras and breast pads if you're breastfeeding. You probably won't need to buy
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35 weeks pregnant - five weeks till you're a mum
By Maria Muennich on 09/09/2008 11:45:54
You're 35 weeks in and you've got only 35 days to go until you reach your due date
with the shape of your bump and position of your baby. If your belly button does pop out and you don't like this new look then you can cover it over with a plaster or surgical tape to keep it flat.A couple of other things that usually grow in size a little
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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
couple of weeks tough, you might be unsure of how you can best muck in, in which case ask, don't wait to be asked. It's also important, though, that you take the initiative yourself, so it feels more like teamwork than you 'helping' your partner. It's a
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