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Heat control: Avoiding saunas and hot tubs
By ThinkBaby on 21/04/2009 01:54:42
Why hot tubs, saunas and hot baths should all be avoided during pregnancy
to experience over-dilation of the veins and excessive sweating. The excessive sweating will dehydrate you while the over-dilation of the veins will lower your blood pressure, making your heart work even harder and significantly raising your chances of fainting
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Mums warned to avoid hot public transport with babies
By Jayne Braithwaite on 03/08/2011 15:17:03
Heat wave causes baking temperatures on tubes and trains that could be dangerous for small babies
Parents have been warned to avoid taking their babies on hot public transport during the heat wave. As temperatures soar to around 30˚C in some areas, experts are concerned they could cause babies and toddlers to become dehydrated or suffer from
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Baby's Sickness: When to Call the Doctor
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/06/2008 00:32:34
Many babies go through periods when they are unwell for a day or even just a few hours, but when does sickness require GP attention?
all, your new child is still getting used to life outside the womb and a new diet! Tummy upsets can leave your child weak or even dehydrated, especially if your child is refusing breastmilk or any water, so what signs tell you when it's time to call
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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?
the illness is causing your child to be dehydrated. In most cases a bout of diarrhoea isn't serious and will often clear up on its own within a few days, but sometimes a doctor's visit is necessary.If your child otherwise seems fine and is playing as normal
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Baby Health: Diarrhoea
By ThinkBaby on 18/06/2009 13:34:56
When is runny baby poo normal and when should you call the doctor?
than 24 hoursIs particularly lethargic or irritable Has diarrhoea for more than 24 hours Has a swollen abdomen Shows signs of dehydration – dry mouth, dark yellow urine, dry nappy for six to eight hours Has blood in her poo or in vomitHas convulsions
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Everything you need to know about Norovirus
By Liz Jarvis on 29/03/2010 12:03:11
It’s one of the nastiest (and most common) stomach bugs around, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. Here’s what to look out for, how to treat the symptoms and how to prevent it...
, stomach cramps and aching limbs. Diarrhoea may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can be serious.Can it affect my baby?Noroviruses do not directly affect your unborn baby. However, if you suffer from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
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Avoiding processed foods in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 05/03/2007 01:11:50
You might know about avoiding unpasteurised foods, but how can processed food affect your pregnancy?
worth avoiding in pregnancy?Although most women in pregnancy will carry on with their usual diet amended just slightly, pregnancy itself can leave you feeling more drained, make your skin more sensitive, and make you more dehydrated. The salt and other
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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
or irritable Has diarrhoea for more than 24 hours Has a swollen abdomen Shows signs of dehydration – dry mouth, dark yellow urine, dry nappy for six to eight hours Has blood in her poo or in vomitHas convulsions Refuses feeds for more than six to eight hours
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Morning sickness could be genetic
By Kimberley Smith on 30/04/2010 13:30:02
You’re more likely to suffer morning sickness in pregnancy if your own mum did too
to a "genetic predisposition".While morning sickness is common, serious morning sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) is relatively rare, leading to dehydration and weight loss because mums-to-be can’t keep food or water down. It can also cause low birth
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10 signs a baby's cough could be something more serious
By Daniella Delaney on 12/07/2011 16:17:54
The warning signs that could mean you need to call a doctor
're seeing signs of a swollen abdomen - bit difficult to spot this one6. If your baby is showing any of these signs of dehydration – dry mouth, dark yellow urine or a dry nappy for six to eight hours7. If there are any signs of blood in your little one's poo
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