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How important is an accurate due date?
By ThinkBaby on 18/08/2009 00:42:17
Although we are given due dates which we work to through our pregnancy, how important is it for them to be totally accurate?
of the fetus noted via an ultrasound scan, can set a due date based on a more clear idea of how far the baby is down the line of physical development. For everything you need to know about how the due date is worked out, when it might be adjusted and so on
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How Often Should We Have Sex?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/07/2009 02:19:02
When you and your partner are trying to conceive, how often should you have sexual intercourse each month?
Along with wondering 'How long does it take to conceive?' many couples who have decided the time is right to have a baby, also want to know how often they need to have unprotected sex each month in order to maximise their chances of getting pregnant
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How Much Sleep Does Your Baby Need?
By Sarah Lawson on 23/03/2009 00:42:25
Whether your newborn is a champion napper or you can't get your six-month-old to sleep, how much shut-eye should your baby have?
Even before your baby is born one of the few things you can bet on is that you will become slightly obsessed with how much and when your baby sleeps! (Read the ThinkBaby section All About Sleep for more.)Not only do we as new parents need a little
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Home pregnancy tests – how to make yours as accurate as possible
By Kimberley Smith on 03/02/2012 13:02:44
When, how and how accurately can you tell if you’re pregnant before you visit the doctor?
. Allow the longest cycle that you’ve had recently as a marker and if you get a negative result, test again in a few days.How do I take a pregnancy test?Tests come with easy-to-follow instructions but generally involve peeing on a stick or dipping a sensor
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How long will it take to recover from a D&C
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2010 16:25:11
Preparing for your recovery from a D&C, how long it will take, will it hurt, what you will notice and what you will need
Physical recovery after a D&C is very fast. Because of the general anaesthetic you'll need to stay in hospital under observation for a few hours after the procedure, but you may be allowed to go after as little as two hours.You'll be given some toast and a drink on the ward and w...
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How to introduce lumps
By joanne Lumsden on 11/10/2012 13:00:25
Mastering lumpy food is essential for your baby's development. Here's how to make the transition go smoothly
spoon and let her suck it off.Don’t be surprised if your baby gags, blows raspberries or spits out the lumps. Mastering the new texture could take time and patience for both of you, and she’s unlikely to know how to chew straight away.Keep calm if she
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Know-how: Waterbirth
By Maria Muennich on 06/09/2009 01:55:52
How using a birthing pool can be useful for birth and pain relief during labour
for delivery of the placenta or you may be asked to leave the pool, depending on hospital policy or your midwife's reading of the situation.How is waterbirth and labouring in water beneficial, and is it safe?As the use of water for labour and birth is a
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Premature babies: How they develop
By Maria Muennich on 27/11/2009 08:06:22
Corrected vs actual age, immunisations, physical growth and the long-term outlook - how are things different for premmies?
after birth can vary significantly depending on how premature the baby is, the baby's birth weight and the causes of the premature delivery, if known. In general, the earlier a baby is born, the more likely he is to face problems relating to prematurity
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How to change a nappy
By Kimberley Smith on 03/11/2010 10:47:31
Step-by-step guide to nappy-changing
How to change a nappy Here's a skill you'll be an expert on soon...!Whatever nappy you're changing, you'll need these basics: • Somewhere warm and clean to change your baby•A changing mat or towel to lie your baby on•A fresh nappy•A bowl
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Get into Parent Know How
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2006 01:51:22
A new project to offer tips and advice to parents on the most important aspect of bringing up kids: spending time together.
The DfES (the government department for education and skills) has taken the initative to encourage parenting skills, and nurture a more thoughtful way to bring up children.The campaign is called Parent Know How and is aimed at making simple
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