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Campaign launched to ensure parents know how to recognise common lung infection
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2011 14:31:32
A third of children will catch bronchiolitis before their first birthday – know the signs
Awareness is being raised for a common lung infection that most parents are unaware of. The British Lung Foundation (BLF) is backing the campaign by health care company Abbott, to help parents recognise when their child has something more than
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Don’t ignore a sore throat in pregnancy, warns report
By Kimberley Smith on 01/03/2011 13:23:22
Mums-to-be are advised to visit their doctor with any sore throats after rise in serious Strep A cases
Mums-to-be have been advised to get any soreness in their throat checked out by a doctor after a rise in serious cases of throat infections.A report by The Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) has revealed a rise in cases of a usually
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Baby girls cope better with pregnancy stress in the womb
By Kimberley Smith on 29/04/2010 14:27:18
Unborn baby boys and girls have different ways of dealing with stress, a new survey reveals
Stresses during pregnancy, like the mum-to-be smoking, suffering from asthma or getting an infection cause different reactions in boys and girls in the womb.“Girls are lean and mean and they’re survivors,” says study leader, Associate Professor
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Pro-biotics breakthrough for premature babies
By Kimberley Smith on 29/04/2010 14:04:16
Australian study claims pro-biotics could save the lives of thousands of premature babies
’ supplements double chances of survival, it has been reported in the journal, Pediatrics.Babies born this early represent around 3% to 4% of all births and are highly susceptible to infection.“Death, and necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), a serious inflammatory
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5 excuses for not drinking at summer parties
By Kimberley Smith on 07/05/2011 11:11:26
Avoid those awkward questions with these fail safe excuses for staying off the alcohol
the road).2. Antibiotics. No one really believes the ‘antibiotics one’ anymore so if you do use it you’ll need to ham up the story with a nasty tooth or ear infection and explain how badly you react when you drink on them.3. Pretend. Appletizer looks just
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Pregnancy soon after a miscarriage more successful?
By Kimberley Smith on 06/08/2010 17:12:03
Waiting for six months to try for a baby not necessary, study finds
if they try again soon after. Miscarriages are physically and emotionally draining, however, and if you are not ready to try again it is best to wait until you feel better. For complicated miscarriages where there has been infection, it is also worth erring
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Baby skin and skincare
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 16:38:35
Caring for your baby's delicate skin - dealing with rashes, allergies, spots, marks, eczema, dry skin, cradle cap and itchy winter skin
to keep it in tip top condition.It's also your baby's first line of defence against infection and is the way he regulates his temperature so it's vital that you keep him clean and comfortable. Try our tips to keeping your baby's skin healthy at bathtime
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Mums-to-be told - “Take care of your teeth!”
By Kimberley Smith on 25/11/2010 14:48:18
Dentists warn of the dangers to your baby if you neglect your oral health in pregnancy
their patients about the importance of looking after their teeth, particularly in pregnancy.In pregnancy, you can suffer from the gum infection, gingivitis, tumours and bleeding or inflamed gums.“Pregnancy gingivitis and gingival enlargement are thought
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Tips to help start labour naturally
By Kimberley Smith on 14/10/2010 14:37:22
Encourage labour to start with sex and curry? Being overdue doesn't sound so bad...
intercourse, as your baby is no longer protected from infection by the bag of waters.
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Scottish breastmilk bank praised for saving seriously ill babies
By Kimberley Smith on 19/11/2010 17:29:37
Mum of premature twins thanks breastmilk donations
months, is used to supplement feeds for babies whose mums are unable to feed them or don’t produce enough milk. Breastmilk is full of nutrients and antibodies that help babies grow and protect them from infection.Mum of premature twins, Lynsey Jamieson
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