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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
Although no-one knows exactly why our children now seem to suffer more food intolerance (including full-blown allergic reactions) of food than 30 years ago, many argue that one of the biggest reasons for the increase is that we are simply more aware
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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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Expressing breastmilk - essential guide
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/09/2010 02:30:02
Expressing breastmilk is useful even if you're solely breastfeeding. It allows your partner to feed and bond and can help make you more comfortable. Here's our guide on how to express milk successfully and conveniently.
and the endless walks around the house in the night to get your baby back off to sleep (!), there is nothing more amazing than feeding your baby. A first bottle feed by dad can be a wonderful experience for father and child.To give you a rest - There are many
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Fibroids in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/02/2007 01:17:24
Fibroids are more common than you think, especially in women over 35, and, whilst they can affect fertility and pregnancy, there is not always a need to worry. Here's the lowdown.
there is a danger they will obstruct the baby's passage or cause increased bleeding during labour, he or she will probably suggest a caesarean section to ensure the mother's and baby's safety.For more information, advice and support, you can visit www.fibroidnetwork.com.
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Pregnancy and your relationship
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/10/2009 03:22:45
Pregnancy, like other stresses of life, can take their toll on a relationship. It's important more than ever for you both to feel suppported and strong for the family life ahead, but how?
, but that makes it all the more interesting!Cut yourself some slack, girlsPregnant women, not all but many, find that the changes to their hormones, plus subliminal worries about this huge event to come – the birth – take their toll on their emotions. Do not feel
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DVD review: Pilates for Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/01/2007 02:35:09
Tash Lawton's series of DVDs show you key pilates exercises to help build a stronger and more healthy body through the stages of pregnancy, and after the birth.
Pilates for Pregnancy Easy to follow, mat pilates exercises from the first trimester of pregnancy onwardsThe health warnings are clear, but sadly, if you've suffered certain conditions (like a previous miscarriage) this form of pregnancy exercise might not be for you Features: F...
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Why does your hair fall out after pregnancy?
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/01/2007 00:26:12
No, it's not a curse to make you feel even more like a breastfeeding, sleep-deprived zombie, and it's not going to make you bald! But why does you hair fall out in the weeks after birth?
are suffering from a particular medical condition which affects hair growth, more hair arrives to replace the loss.During pregnancy, however, your body does not shed its daily load of hair. (My hairdresser assures me this is part of the process of the body going
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Parenthood loses out to careers and fun
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/05/2006 10:14:54
A Guardian newspaper poll suggests over half of young adults prioritise jobs and lifestyle over having a baby.
A poll in the Guardian suggests that over half of the young male and female adult population think it is more important in their life to enjoy themselves than to have a baby. 64 per cent of the men asked said they thought it was more important for a
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New WHO baby growth chart
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/04/2006 13:19:18
The World Health Organisation is to release a new growth chart which measures baby weight from breastfed babies as the norm.
than those who are fed on formula milk.WHO have a very clear policy on feeding babies: breast is best. To read more on their stance, visit the WHO Q&A web page on the subject. It is generally accepted that babies fed on formula put on weight more
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National Breastfeeding Week: May 14 to 20
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/05/2006 01:18:32
Celebrate breastfeeding week or check out ThinkBaby's many articles relating to DIY feeding time!
, and how to produce more milk, to overcomingproducing too much milk, reviews of breast pumps and lots more!To find about more about National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, visit the NHS Breastfeeding web page.National Breastfeeding Awareness Week: May 14
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