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Guide to morning sickness
By ThinkBaby on 03/12/2012 16:03:45
Nauseous? Nausea and morning sickness in pregnancy can strike any time of day or night. Here's how to diagnose and deal with this common pregnancy complaint, and what to do if your morning sickness gets more serious
Although not every mum-to-be will suffer morning sickness, it is one of the more common pregnancy side effects, with around 70% feeling at least a little bit queasy in the first trimester. As the name suggests, you may feel sick in the morning
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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
As adults we can generally expect to succumb to between two and four common cold viruses over the course of a year (usually during the winter months) but babies, with their immature immune systems, are far more susceptible and it's not unusual
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Maternity bras - a buyer's guide
By Kimberley Smith on 01/03/2011 17:37:36
Maternity bras offer more support and comfort as your breasts change in pregnancy. Here's what do you need to look for when you're buying your pregnancy and nursing bras
can put a strain on your back. Combined with increased blood flow, you may find yourself more hot and bothered than normal. So comfy support is a must.After birth, feeding bras are made of cotton-based materials that helps absorb excess milk and stop
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Breastfeeding twins: Where to start
By Maria Muennich on 18/03/2008 14:17:55
Breastfeeding twins can be a daunting prospect, but while it takes more commitment and time than feeding one baby, it can be done. Here's how to get off on the right track
, so here are answers to some other questions you may be asking right now. Is it more work than breastfeeding one?We'd be lying if we said it wasn't. Breastfeeding twins is harder work than feeding just one baby; not only do you have to produce enough
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Wind and bloating in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 16/03/2011 01:13:28
Excess wind is common in pregnancy, it can make you feel bloated, uncomfortable and cause you to pass gas more often but there are some simple tricks to easing wind
Wind is a very common pregnancy complaint that can strike in any or all trimesters. Even in very early pregnancy you might notice you’re producig more gas than usual. By your third trimester, it’s quite common to notice a significant increase
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Can we Learn about Paternity Leave from Sweden?
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2009 01:28:49
As the UK government announces longer allowances for dads to look after babies, BabyBjörn champions the Swedish system which encourages dads to be more hands-on with their kids
to match your usual salary, so taking time off will usually just give you the basic minimum. And whilst it's great to have the legal right to take more time off to be with your child, it's not always easy to live off either no income or the much
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Say bye-bye to the blender
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 12:11:25
Is it time to move on from purees? Here's how to recognise when your baby is ready to tackle more solid foods (even if she doesn't have any teeth yet!)
with slightly lumpier textures. And after a year, you should aim to stop pureeing foods altogether.Is your baby ready for lumps?Signs that your baby is ready to move on to more solid foods include:Taking puree from a spoon and swallowing it with minimal gagging
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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
Worried that your little one is adversely reacting to something he's eaten? Then you're not alone. The latest figures show that food allergies and intolerances are becoming more and more common in children - though experts still aren't exactly sure
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New guidelines for mothers' mental well-being
By Sarah Lawson on 02/03/2007 01:41:23
The National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence has issued new guidelines to help ensure more pregnant women and new mothers have better care for mental illness issues.
NICE (the National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence) has unveiled new guidelines on the care of pregnant women and new mothers with mental health issues.It is estimated that the number of women who suffer a mental health disorder during pregnancy or in the first 12 months...
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Amanda Holden to re-shoot Britain’s Got Talent’s pregnant scenes
By Cerys Edwards on 25/03/2011 15:44:13
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is to redo scenes that revealed her baby bump to spare her family more anguish after her tragic baby loss
Amanda Holden has asked her bosses at Britain’s Got Talent to re-shoot some of the series where her baby bump is clearly visible, to spare her and her family the heartache of seeing the footage. The 40-year-old judge tragically lost her baby at seven months pregnant last month an...
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