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Giving birth goes back to the thirties
By Daniella Delaney on 25/10/2011 08:21:09
Study finds a method of inducing labour from 80 years ago has fewer side effects than modern treatments
deliveries. But the catheter method led to fewer complications, less distress for the baby and lower infection rates in mothers, says the report published in The Lancet.Using the catheter also reduced the number of operative deliveries because of foetal
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Miscarriage: what happens and why
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2010 01:47:39
What happens when you have a miscarriage and what should you expect as you recover?
uterus hasn't expelled all the pregnancy tissue. If your doctor suspects that the miscarriage is incomplete she may book you in for a D&C to ensure that the uterus is cleared of all the pregnancy tissue and prevent infection. If you are diagnosed
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Introduction to immunisations for your baby
By ThinkBaby on 14/12/2005 08:15:50
When your baby has which injections, and whether or not you need them
is given around 13 months.Can breastfeeding help?Yes, breastfeeding can help provide important protection for your baby from infections and diseases, prolonging the passive protection that your baby has at birth. Breastmilk is rich in antibodies
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Know-how: MMR vaccine
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/10/2007 01:59:32
Although the MMR jab has courted some controversy, experts are convinced of its safety and its importance
led some parents to decide against vaccination, and there have been a number of recent outbreaks among those not immunised.Mumps - Mumps is a contagious virus that infects the parotid salivary glands and used to be the most common cause of childhood
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Baby and child vaccine schedule
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2006 01:55:16
What vaccines protect against which diseases, and when does your baby get each injection?
). This injection is usually shortened to DTaP/IPV/Hib.At three months A baby will get THREE different injections at the same sitting. As well as the second DTaP/IPV/Hib jab, there is the PCV vaccine against Pneumococcal infection; and the MenC vaccine against
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What is placental insufficiency?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2006 01:20:58
The placenta is the source of all nourishment to the fetus during pregnancy, but what happens when it doesn't perform effectively?
to pin down one reason why it might happen, though it can be linked to various things, including drug or alcohol abuse, pre-eclampsia, having long-term high blood pressure, infections or poor nutrition of the mother, diabetes or problems with kidney
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Is sex in pregnancy safe?
By ThinkBaby on 22/11/2010 13:13:38
In pregnancies considered high-risk, or with some other complications, you may be advised to abstain from sex
, the cervix. Find out more about placenta praevia.Leaking of amniotic fluid- As with your waters breaking, a leaking of amniotic fluid indicates that your baby is no longer protected from infection by an intact amniotic sac, so you should refrain from sex
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Topping and tailing
By ThinkBaby on 06/07/2008 01:21:24
Daily cleaning for your new baby
), particularly in the folds and creases of the skinGently wipe each eye from the inside out using a new piece of cotton wool for each so any infection won’t be transferred from one to the otherClean around the nose, mouth and the outside of the ears using a new
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Breastfeeding - the real deal
By Amaya Lopez on 29/07/2005 09:44:05
Breastfeeding easy? One mum sets the record straight and tells us why the potential trials of breastfeeding are ultimately well worth it
makes the nipples sore, each further attempt at feeding will exacerbate the problem. This in turn can lead to an infection. Special nipple lotions can help as well as breast pads inserted into your bra to prevent rubbing. I was able to overcome
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Baby vaccinations
By ThinkBaby on 05/11/2008 01:32:34
What your baby's vaccinations protect against and how to lessen their suffering
have missed it. Beyond two years the risk of suffering from the infection is greatly reduced.Meningitis C (MenC) - Protection from the meningococcal group C infection. This is given as a single injection at three months and then in a booster with Hib
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