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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?
the doctor?Signs of serious baby sickness and/or dehydrationWith a few cuddles, and a reassuring breast feed, most babies overcome mild sickness in just a few hours, but some signs are worth keeping an eye on, and if they manifest themselves it is worth
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Know-how: when to call the doctor
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2009 01:45:03
What signs of illness or discomfort in pregnancy should you get checked out by your GP?
-eclampsia and miscarriage. You can read more about pregnancy-related complications and illnesses here and if you think you are displaying symptoms for any of these then don't panic, but do tell your doctor as soon as you can. Particularly, you should call your doctor
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Baby survives after doctors predict stillbirth
By Sophie Westnedge on 04/07/2012 10:20:02
Mum was told he had died in the womb
A baby doctors said would be stillborn is doing well after spending time in intensive care.Alex Jones, 21, was six months pregnant when her waters suddenly broke at home, reports the Mirror.“I was only 24 weeks pregnant and kept thinking, ‘My baby
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NICE obesity guidelines encourage doctors to help mums’ manage weight
By Kimberley Smith on 28/07/2010 13:56:09
Doctors to give more info help to overweight mums-to-be and new mums, to lose weight between pregnancies
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued guidelines to health professionals to help advise the growing number of mums-to-be and new mums who are overweight or obese.Overweight and obese mums-to-be are at a higher risk of a number of pregnancy complications...
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Doctor Who actor David Tennant confirms that his fiancee is pregnant
By Kyrsty Hazell on 17/01/2011 14:54:42
The former Time Lord is going to be a dad for the first time
She once played his daughter in a one-off Doctor Who episode, however, it looks like actress Georgia Moffett will soon be playing mum, as she's pregnant with her and David Tennant's first baby!The former Doctor Who Time Lord, David Tennant, 39
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Don't cut the umbilical cord straight away, says doctor
By Marina Nelson on 11/11/2010 13:16:28
Retired obstetrician says midwifes should wait a few minutes before cutting the cord after birth
Clamping the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born could increase the risk of anaemia and iron deficiency in newborns, says a doctor, reports the Mirror.Research suggests that delaying the clamping of the umbilical for three minutes could lead
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Miracle baby survives after doctors said he would die three times
By Sophie Westnedge on 15/05/2012 12:07:31
Baby makes miraculous recovery after his parents were told to prepare for the worst
A baby has made an amazing recovery after doctors told his parents three times that he was going to die.First-time mum Lucy, 29, gave birth to baby Charlie 9 weeks early by c-section after Lucy was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. Charlie had
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Are doctors too cautious with drugs in pregnancy?
By ThinkBaby on 18/01/2006 01:09:43
Head of prescribing at the Royal College of GPs fears drugs companies are excluding pregnant women from safe medicines.
s and early 1960s. Sadly, the effects were unknown until hundreds of severly disabled babies were born, when it became clear that the drug could affect an unborn fetus.ThinkBaby adviceYou should always ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any
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Raised temperature: when to call the doctor
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/06/2008 10:38:01
When does a raised temperature become a fever that you should be concerned about?
not leaving a coat on when you are inside, even if your child is asleep), a raised temperature is not always a cause for alarm.So what are the signs of a dangerously raised temperature?When to call the doctorIf you notice any of the following, call your GP
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Miracle survival of baby doctors declared dead
By Kimberley Smith on 27/08/2010 16:10:49
Aussie mum speaks out about skin-on-skin contact after cuddling helped bring her baby son back to life
A mum who spent two hours cuddling and talking to her newborn premature baby after doctors told her he has died, has spoken about the moment he “came back to life”.Kate and David Ogg were devastated when they were told one of their 27 weeks
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