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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
different answers – we do understand the important of avoiding food intolerances that could cause our children at least great discomfort, and at worst, serious health problems or even fatal exposure.In an urgent situation, if your child begins to choke
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Winter health tips
By Maria Muennich on 30/10/2010 13:15:41
Keeping your family healthy and happy through the bleaker, virus-rampant months
peaking around Christmas time / early January. Meningococcal bacteria can result in meningitis or septicaemia and can be difficult to spot as many of the symptoms are similar to flu. Here's what to look out for: Symptoms of Meningitis: Headache, discomfort
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New mum - signs of Post Natal Depression
By Maria Muennich on 29/08/2007 01:12:08
Conservative estimates say that one in seven women is affected by Post Natal Depression to some degree - here's what to watch our for
come with depression may make it even more difficult to sleep than is usual for new parents. As a result, tiredness and physical exhaustion can be even more extreme than for other new mums.Physical discomfort / illness - While aches and pains alone
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Language development in the first year
By ThinkBaby on 28/07/2009 00:32:54
How your baby finds his voice and how you can encourage his speech development
such as excitement, joy, surprise, interest, amusement, boredom, tiredness and discomfort. Coupled with physical clues he gives you you'll probably have a good idea of your baby's moods and needs.Between six and nine months he will probably also want to experiment
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Your perineum & how to look after it
By Debra Stottor on 17/08/2010 01:08:16
Your perineum is important in childbirth and may be sore after giving birth, so it's good to find out about it now!
, either for a tear or an episiotomy, the wound itself will probably take up to 10 days to heal, although you still feel some pain for up to a month. Your midwife will give advice on hygiene and how to ease the discomfort, plus painkillers (don’t scrimp
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Feeling Sexy in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/10/2009 01:44:59
Your bump doesn't have to stop you feeling sexy when you're expecting!
natural and understandable discomforts, you'll realise you are not the only woman to have ever felt this way, and hopefully you'll be able to head off some of these problems off at the first signs:tirednessmorning sicknesschanging emotionsbeing body
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Jane Wake's keep fit tips for pregnancy and beyond
By Jane Wake on 09/06/2010 16:52:03
Fitness expert, Jane Wake, gives you all the facts you need to keep active - during pregnancy and after your baby's born
such as a banana ½ hour before.Most importantly, listen to your body. If you feel any discomfort, stop and seek professional help. Postnatal exercise - straight after birthOne common question is when you can start working out again once your baby is born
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Help your newborn to sleep enough at night
By Maria Muennich on 25/02/2010 14:15:57
How much does your newborn need to sleep and how can you help him get enough?
settle an overtired baby to sleep - don't worry if he continues to cry for a few minutes after going into the carrier, but if he doesn't soon settle then there may be something else causing him discomfort. Find out more about what's known as babywearing
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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
Beyond morning sickness - Hyperemesis Gravida Morning sickness affects around 70% of pregnant women, and can range from a mild discomfort to a serious disruption. But for a small percentage of women vomiting and nausea can be so severe
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Blood tests in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2006 15:43:15
From routine booking in tests to the triple test: what to expect from blood tests in pregnancy and what they're all for
slight discomfort from the needle, but you might want to look away if you don't like needles or the sight of blood. The following are the tests that are most commonly needed or offered.Booking in tests: Blood group, Rhesus factor, Rubella, Haemoglobin
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