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Pregnancy grant to go in spending cuts
By Kimberley Smith on 21/10/2010 13:04:44
Grants for pregnant women and families are to be axed as part of the spending review
The Health in Pregnancy grant is up for the chop in the Coalition’s Spending Review, along with a raft of changes to family and child benefits.The £190 grant is currently given to all mums-to-be to encourage them to improve their diet and lifestyle
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Rod Stewart thanks IVF for new baby
By Matt Fricker on 13/09/2010 12:57:36
Singer and wife Penny Lancaster had three IVF cycles before Penny fell pregnant this time
, it’s best to keep a food diary while trying for a baby to make sure you’re getting an optimum diet for conceiving.
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Holly Willoughby is expecting a girl
By Liz Stansfield on 05/01/2011 12:31:54
As This Morning presenter announces she’s having a daughter, Victoria Beckham speaks about her desire for a baby girl
to join sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8 and Cruz, 6, with husband, David.“Maybe one day another baby,” said Victoria. “But at this stage I think the chances of a girl are quite slim.” Perhaps a change of diet could help her conceive a baby girl?You never know
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29 is the most popular age to get pregnant
By Amanda Pauley on 20/06/2011 13:57:04
Women vote it the best time to start a family in the UK
and starting a healthy diet would improve their odds, while 60% said having sex more would help.Other popular beliefs were that giving up alcohol (42%), losing weight (33%) and quitting smoking (31%) would dramatically increase conception rates.Exercising more
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Couples more likely to conceive with nutritional therapy than IVF
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:33:49
Pregnancy success rates for couples following a healthy nutritional plan is higher than IVF, according to research
A good diet could be more successful for getting pregnant than fertility treatment, reveals a new study.The research by Foresight, a charity that helps couples conceive naturally, has suggested that nutritional therapy can be 30% more successful
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Pregnant women 'should be given drugs to beat morning sickness'
By Susan Verity on 18/04/2011 13:30:01
As cases of morning sickness reported to hospitals treble, medical experts say pregnant women are being denied effective drugs
."Occasionally antihistamines are prescribed but mostly women in the UK suffering from morning sickness are recommended to look at their diet. Certain aromas are also supposed to help.In Canada and the US women receive prescribed drugs to ease their morning sickness.
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Food allergies: the tell-tale signs
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 16:43:09
Do you think your baby may be suffering from a food allergy? Here's what to look out for, from wheeziness to skin rashes
and nose, vomiting and skin rashes.If you or your partner has a history of allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever, your baby may be more likely to develop an allergy, so be extra vigilant when introducing known allergens into your baby's diet
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Celebrity due dates: ThinkBaby's bumpwatch
By Jayne Braithwaite on 31/05/2011 18:15:52
Celebrity babies due this summer including Natalie Portman and Victoira Beckham. Due dates for June, July and August
's quite happy to ditch the sweats as she's put on weight. She's even ditched her vegan diet for her baby. She's due this month but keeping to Jewish tradition hasn't planned anything for her baby yet.
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Natalie Portman gives birth
By Daniella Delaney on 15/06/2011 09:04:12
Black Swan star and Oscar winner has baby with her choreographer fiance
'm open to learning."The usually svelte star has talked openly about loving her new pregnancy shape and her strange cravings. She even ditched her strict vegan diet for the babyWe'll keep you updated as soon as we hear news about a name.Read more on
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Babies born just a little early at higher risk of emotional problems
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2011 13:31:03
Calls for more support for babies born early, as study finds even slight premature birth could affect future behaviour
things you can do to give him or her the best chance. These include stopping smoking, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and ensure you have healthy diet and regular exercise.Read more…How playing classical music can help premature babiesDanielle Lloyd gives
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