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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
of marijuana from the effects of other drugs frequently taken in association with it, such as alcohol and tobacco. Some studies have linked use of the drug with slow fetal growth rates and lower birth weights, while other studies - including one published
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Coffee in pregnancy - new study
By Maria Muennich on 21/05/2010 02:07:59
New research results may lead to some confusion, but the essential message of moderation remains unchanged
coffee - which has a significantly lower caffeine content than brewed and filtered coffee - and only at the second half of pregnancy. What's more, high caffeine intake has been linked to other pregnancy complications, in fact, earlier research from
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Pregnancy in the sun
By Maria Muennich on 19/06/2010 12:44:39
The how and why of protecting your pregnancy skin and staying cool when the temperatures rise
and skeletal structure (and keeping osteoporosis at bay) by maintaining the level of calcium in your blood at the right level. And the link between your mood and the sun is also connected to vitamin D, in fact a lack of vitamin D has been linked to Seasonal
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Most popular boys' names 2006 - 2007
By Maria Muennich on 10/07/2008 12:37:49
Whether you want to follow trends or buck them, it helps to know what other people are calling their newborn boys
relative newcomers include those of the surname-as-christian-name trend - Harrison, Cameron, Mason, Bailey, Taylor, Logan - and others such as Harley, Kian, Jayden and Ashton.So, without further ado, here they are; the top 100 in-full. And check this link
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Wake up call
By Maria Muennich on 22/09/2009 01:51:32
Alternatives to your morning cup of coffee to get the day going
If you're pregnant then you've probably already read up enough on what's safe and what's not to know that you should avoid drinking too much caffeine during pregnancy becauseexcessive caffeine consumption has been linked to increased chances
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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 00:08:11
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
't get on with them.These are the most common forms of medical pain relief, in a nutshell. Click on the name or use the 'find out more' link for details and the advantages and drawbacks of each.TENS - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - you can
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Using massage during labour
By Maria Muennich on 29/11/2009 01:31:22
Hands on pain relief and relaxation
.Head - Head massage can help you relax and recover in-between contractions. Circular motions around the jaw joints by the ear will help relieve facial tension. The jaw is also linked to your pelvic floor muscles, so tension in the jaw is a sign that your
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Fetal development for twins: The first trimester
By Maria Muennich on 19/09/2008 01:41:45
How twin pregnancies occur and how your babies develop in the early weeks
. (For ultrasound pictures and a week-by-week account of how your babies grow in the first two trimesters take a look at the links at the bottom of this article.) By end of week twelve - around the time that most mums to be see their babies on ultrasound
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Breastfeeding: Five top tips
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2010 08:19:30
We reveal the five most useful things to know when you're breastfeeding
exercise. If so, try to time things so you have some recovery time, particularly if you exercise hard or out in the sun, and do drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising.If you keep an eye out for these links then you'll then be able
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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
be linked to allergies and asthmaWhat is baby croup and how do you treat it?Prevent your baby getting ill with these winter health tips
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