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What is an endometrial biopsy?
By ThinkBaby on 26/07/2007 01:39:05
Giving your womb a health check can be an important part of a medical investigation into your chances of conceiving
?The physical health of your womb is crucial to establishing a pregnancy. With each cycle the womb lining should thicken in preparation for nurturing a fertilised egg. Infections and other uterine abnomalities can interfere with this process and create a hostile
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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
that they are necessary, or if you yourself want to screen for developmental abnormalities or possible infections.Whenever you have blood taken it is drawn from your arm with a needle in a quick and painless procedure: you shouldn't feel more than a light prick and very
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New babies and eyecare
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2009 02:07:02
When your new baby is being bathed or washed, there is no need to vigoursly wash her face, and be careful of her eyes.
for the other eye, in the same way.Do this whether or not your baby has one or two sticky or infected eyes.If your baby has an eye infectionIf your baby's eyes are sticky or oozing a yellowy substance, it is wise to get this checked out by your GP. On some
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Important Medicines in Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2008 00:09:13
Although you are right to be cautious about what you are taking during pregnancy, some medicines are important to take
be taking.Taking the right prescriptions during pregnancyWhen it comes to treatments like antibiotics, these are only ever prescribed for the right reasons. If you have an infection whcih needs to be properly cleared up, you and your baby are going
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Myleene Klass talks mastitis and baby weight
By Kyrsty Hazell on 07/06/2011 12:55:04
New mum Myleene reveals her battle with the breastfeeding condition and how she thinks her post-baby body is "amazing"
to relax," Myleene revealed.Myleene isn't the only celebrity mum to talk about the breast infection that can afflict some new mums. Daybreak presenter Kate Garraway admitted that she was taken into hospital with the condition shortly after giving birth
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Toddler First Aid: Burns
By ThinkBaby on 15/02/2008 00:55:29
Babies and toddlers' skin burn very easily and all but the minor burns will require some kind of medical attention
looked like a mild first-degree burn may later blister, if so, be careful not to squeeze or puncture a blister as this interferes with the healing process and makes infection more likely. Your grandmother may have told you to put butter or some other
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Toddler First Aid: Cuts and abrasions
By ThinkBaby on 07/02/2008 01:29:40
How to treat minor cuts, scrapes and grazes at home - and knowing when to call the doctor
to remove any debris.Your main concern is to prevent possible infection, so once the wound is clean and dry apply a layer of antiseptic ointment. Cover the wound with a clean, breathable plaster large enough not to stick to the cut. Some superficial scrapes
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When your waters break
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/08/2009 01:19:12
Although women have visions of their waters breaking in Tescos, the reality for many women is that they don't break until much later.
, the seal around your baby has been ruptured and, whilst there is no instant cause for alarm, doctors will want to see your baby born within 24 hours to ensure against infection.Talk to your midwives during ante-natal checks to see what the policy is in your
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Raw foods in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 28/05/2009 02:15:58
Sushi and rare steaks - what's the low-down on raw foods in pregnancy?
already taxed system, and you could become seriously ill. Bacterial infections such as e-coli and salmonella can also be passed on to the fetus who may then suffer problems such as diarrhea and fever after birth. Listeriosis, meanwhile, is a very nasty
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Swine Flu and Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 07/05/2009 20:45:06
If you are expecting a baby, could the risk of catching swine flu be more dangerous for you? And will it be safe to take medication?
. It is not new and has affected herds of pigs in various parts of the world before. However, very rarely it has affected humans who live and work with pigs and this particular strain of the virus has now infected many more people than usual.One of the reasons
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