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Female fertility – get the right nutrients
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 29/04/2010 15:37:16
If you’re trying to conceive, make sure you’re getting the right nutrients to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
bifida. If you’re thinking about having a baby, start taking a daily folic acid supplement of 400mcg. Ideally, you should start taking this for three months before you start trying to conceive.Folic acid is found is leafy green vegetables (broccoli is one
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Maternity rights - if you have a problem
By on 12/04/2010 17:33:29
Find out where you stand legally during pregnancy and maternity leave from Babylaw Solicitor, Joanna Robson
without delay because there are time limitations you need to comply with.In all tribunal proceedings, a claim must be lodged within three months of the last act of less favourable treatment. You should seek the advice of a legal expert without delay
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Maclaren buggy safety scare
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/12/2009 13:57:10
After safety concerns over children getting their fingers caught in Maclaren buggies in the USA and UK, here’s what Maclaren buggy owners need to know…
from parents and consumer groups, Maclaren agreed to provide free hinge covers. But the safety saga didn’t ended there – earlier this month, a group of UK parents sought legal advice, and are said to be after compensation from Maclaren.The group
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BabyDam – Mum’s big helper
By BabyDam on 28/09/2010 12:32:47
Want to save time, energy, water and money? BabyDam’s innovative bathwater barrier does just that!
ahead; an overspill hole in the middle of the barrier allows you to only fill the bath to a safe level for babies and newborns. The BabyDam is suitable for toddlers up to 30 months, so as your little one grows up and you want more water in the bath
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Seven ways to solve fussy eating
By Clare Firth on 02/09/2012 12:58:11
Are you despairing of your baby ever eating a decent meal? Read our tried-and-tested strategies for increasing his food intake
1. Tempt his tastebudsYoung babies naturally prefer sweeter flavours, so think about how you can make savoury tastes more appealing to those tiny tastebuds. Try combining sweet and savoury purees, such as carrot and apple, and gradually increasing the proportion of savoury to swe...
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Toxins found in baby rice - the facts behind the headlines
By Susie Boone on 13/04/2011 09:40:02
After reports in the media about low level arsenic, cadmium and lead being found in rice-based baby foods, we lay out the facts you need to know
breastfeeding for as long as possible and for the first six months if you can. The good news is that any toxins that mums ingest through their food are filtered out of breast milk.
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Why you should take folic acid if you're trying to conceive
By Annie Rogers on 17/03/2011 17:00:18
It's important to make sure your baby is protected right from day one of your pregnancy
recommends that mums-to-be take a daily supplement
of 400mcg. Ideally, this should be taken three months before conception and for the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. However, your doctor will talk to you about increased prescribed doses if you have spina
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Just pregnant – everything you need to know about early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2011 18:19:38
From the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy to announcing you’re pregnant to the world: all about the first trimester
nine months.Have a non-toxic pregnancyIs it safe to have a cat when you're pregnant?Don't worry!Pregnancy causes a lot of changes in your body and you may notice these most in your first trimester when pregnancy hormones flood into your bloodstream
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Cycling in pregnancy - is it safe?
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2011 16:19:24
Can you ride your bicycle when you’re pregnant?
pregnancy. Biking in the ninth month of pregnancy was such a lighter, freer way to keep my body moving.”Keeping active during pregnancy and undertaking a program of exercise suited to mums-to-be helps you prepare for labour and keeps both you and your baby
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Does my baby have a food intolerance?
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/02/2011 14:54:43
How can you tell whether your baby has a food intolerance or a more serious allergy? Read our guide to spotting the crucial differences
If either you or your partner suffers from asthma, eczema, hay fever or any other allergies, it's possible your baby will be more at risk of developing an allergy. It’s important to try to breastfeed exclusively until six months, and not to introduce solids
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