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Migraine in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2006 02:01:55
Migraine's are never fun, but how should you deal with them when you are expecting a baby?
migraine come on. Not all pain relief will be safe or advisable.The best method of treatment is to control the triggers you are aware of, and try to avoid getting the migraine in the first place. If that is possible for you. Are yours usually brought
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Late miscarriage
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/11/2010 09:08:39
What is a late miscarriage and how can you tell the signs between a threatened miscarriage and a real miscarriage
The majority of miscarriages occur in the first trimester (first 12 weeks) of pregnancy, so most mums-to-be breath a sign of relief as they reach their second trimester. Occasionally, miscarriage can happen after this point and is termed a
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Baby and toddler dental health
By Sarah Lawson on 14/10/2009 01:19:29
Long before your child's permanent teeth appear, good dental care is essential
child's teeth and ultimately keep those dentist appointments (and costs) down to a minimum.A good diet for shining teethBabies have no taste for sugary food so don't give it to them.It's naive to think you can guide an infant through childhood without
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Pregnancy jargon - explained
By Tessa Watkins on 22/12/2009 10:54:21
What exactly does your midwife mean when she talks about fundus, NAD and LMP? Midwife Anne Richley cuts through the jargon with a guide to the weird terms you’ll be hearing over your nine months
After your first couple of meetings with your midwife you may find yourself feeling confused and wondering how you’re going to get through the next few months. Here’s what it all really means…PrimipTo be fair, this is another language – Latin
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Planning ahead for birth when you're already a mum
By Maria Muennich on 08/07/2008 14:30:42
Preparing your child for becoming an older brother or sister is one thing, but preparing them for the actual birth can make an important start for this new relationship
plan for their care as you and your partner are busy bringing their new sibling into the world, and do you prepare them for what's going to happen on the big day? Labour and birth might be just the first steps of your child's life as an older sibling
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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
Whether you're indifferent to needles or go faint at the sight of them, as a pregnant woman you will need to have blood taken at least once during your pregnancy. When you first start your antenatal care at your surgery, what's known as your booking
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What Should I Do When I Find Out I'm Pregnant?
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/06/2009 02:02:17
If a home test kit tells you you're pregnant, what should you do next?
will then be referred to a hospital and a midwife team for ante-natal care, and appointments can be made for you to have a dating scan (which takes place around 10 to 13 weeks). You will also be immediately eligible for free prescriptions, but need to register
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Fathers: feeling involved
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2009 02:17:11
As The Fatherhood Institute calls for the birth process to involve fathers more, we offer tips for Dads-to-Be and New Dads
-to-be, but there is lots of support and understanding needed at what is a very exciting but often unsure time. Even if work committments mean that you can't get to the scans and antenatal appointments with your wife or partner, there is lots you should know about Assisting
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Katie Price reveals IVF struggle and her wish to have four more children
By Kyrsty Hazell on 26/10/2010 12:09:17
Celeb mum of three speaks out about her problems conceiving and how she had to undergo ICSI
wanted baby no.4.Recalling her experiences of failing to conceive after months of trying and her first round of IVF, 32-year-old Katie shares all in her upcoming autobiography, You Only Live Once.“After marrying Alex I had one thing on my mind – having
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High blood pressure in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 24/02/2012 17:12:08
Your blood pressure will naturally fluctuate in pregnancy but changes aren’t always something to worry about and high blood pressure doesn’t always mean pre-eclampsia
of your blood vessels. This can give you low blood pressure in the first and second trimesters and can make you feel faint or dizzy.You will also have more blood pumping around your body (an extra two litres), and your baby gives your heart extra work
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