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Caff or decaff - all in moderation
By ThinkBaby on 17/11/2005 13:03:44
More evidence to support limiting coffee intake during pregnancy, but decaff doesn't get off scot-free either
A study by Aarhus University in Denmark has produced further evidence that overdoing coffee consumption while pregnant can raise the chances of suffering a miscarriage.The research team found that drinking more than eight cups of coffee a day could
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Babaloo's bamboo treats
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/11/2006 08:56:02
Bamboo is far more sustainable than cotton, which is why it's revolutionising the real nappy world, including Babaloo's supersoft ranges.
for new mothers and gently soft on your baby's skin. The nappies are just as cosy, and start from £8 each.The 70 per cent bamboo towels are also silky smooth and stay fluffy after being washed. They are also more absorbent than regular towels, so you don
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Overweight mums-to-be warned of birth complication risk
By Kimberley Smith on 26/01/2011 11:00:46
Overweight and obese pregnant women have been warned they have a higher risk of going overdue and are more likely to need a caesarean
A British research team has found that obese women are more likely to have longer pregnancies and to need to be induced. They were also found to have a higher rate of caesareans.The team in Liverpool looked at the birth records of 30,000 mums who
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IVF revelations – the magic number of eggs and your stress
By Jayne Braithwaite on 11/05/2011 13:58:54
The ideal number of eggs for IVF success discovered, and alternative therapies could more than double your chance of conception with fertility treatment
in the UK between 1991 and 2008 for women of various ages.The researchers recommend doctors aim to retrieve around 15 eggs. Less than this and fertilisation can be less successful. But retrieving 20 or more eggs can cause ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
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Fathers: feeling involved
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2009 02:17:11
As The Fatherhood Institute calls for the birth process to involve fathers more, we offer tips for Dads-to-Be and New Dads
On ThinkBaby we have explored the value of Dad: Feeling Part of the Team and now the Fatherhood Institute has released its findings which highlight the importance for father and child, of the dad being much more involved with the birth and immediate
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What is Group B strep and how do I know if I have it?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:23:29
You might have heard talk of Group B Strep and how it can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Find out more
. Fortunately though, these complications are rare. More commonly, newborns can suffer long-term mental or physical handicap, ranging from mild learning disabilities to loss of sight, loss of hearing and lung damage.Pregnant women whose babies are most at risk
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Chances of getting pregnant may be affected by blood type
By Matt Fricker on 25/10/2010 12:57:56
Women with blood type O more likely to have a lower egg count than women with blood type A, research suggests
is a marker of fertility. If a woman’s FSH levels is higher than 10, it indicates a woman may have more trouble trying to fall pregnant than a woman with FSH levels under 10."In both groups of women that were seeking fertility treatment, those
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Pregnant? Watch those high street coffees
By Kim Hookem on 01/12/2011 12:22:59
Shop-bought coffees found to contain more caffeine in one cup than a mum-to-be’s allowance for the whole day
coffees has discovered that some single shot cups contain as much as 300 mg – 100mg more than a mum-to-be’s maximum limit in just a single serving.The team from Glasgow University analysed the level of caffeine in coffee from 20 premises. Only Starbucks
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Eating Well When You're Expecting Twins
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/09/2009 01:46:05
You might hear the phrase 'eating for two' when you're pregnant, but what if you're having twins... or more?
pregnancy.Eating when you're expecting twinsFor a start, check out the ThinkBaby overview about being pregnant with twins, as some discomforts and fatigue may affect you more than if you were expecting only one baby. However, that's not always the case
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Fertility treatments - what are your options?
By Roisin Johnson on 15/05/2010 15:42:49
Assisted conception comes in several types of fertility treatment including IVF, ICSI, Clomid and IUI. Find out more about the assisted fertility techniques on offer
Having a baby naturally doesn’t always come easy. Find out what to try next if you’re struggling to conceiveInfertility is estimated to affect around one in seven UK couples – approximately 3.5 million people – at some point, according to HFEA. The main treatments on offer are C...
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