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Is my bump growing at the normal rate?
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2009 01:49:30
Because we are all different shapes and sizes, how can we measure that our baby is growing healthily inside us?
?The second trimester is when you will put on the most weight, about 6kg. Try not to be overly self-conscious about this - it's perfectly normal and should be celebrated as part of the miracle of childbirth!It's easy to feel more fat than pregnant but now
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How does the pill affect fertility?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2010 03:52:09
And how long will it take for normal cycles to resume?
their cycles return to normal. Most women, however, will have resumed ovulating within six months.Taking the pill won’t cause infertility, but it may mask some symptoms, such as irregular periods, as the periods you have on the pill aren’t real periods at all
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Baby Health: Diarrhoea
By ThinkBaby on 18/06/2009 13:34:56
When is runny baby poo normal and when should you call the doctor?
When your baby appears to be unwell, it can be easy to panic but nine times out of 10 there’ll be nothing to worry about. Still, it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health. For an idea of what bowel movements are normal in the first six
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Are modern lifestyles creating infertility?
By Louise Mellor on 27/04/2011 11:38:26
IVF should be considered as normal as rates of infertility grow, claim experts
Modern women’s “lifestyle disorders” are causing infertility, claim experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) who celebrated their IVF Unit's third birthday this week.“Women have switched to a faster lifestyle now. The stress is affecting their menstrual cycl...
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Sex after having a baby
By Maria Muennich on 03/07/2007 04:24:12
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and what's 'normal'?
with you, which is something you need to think about even before your periods start again as you could still be fertile.What's normal?For many new mums sex goes completely out of the window for a while longer than your six-week recovery period. Not only
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New Baby: Gurgles, Hiccups and Sneezes
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/01/2009 02:28:58
What noises does a new baby make - and are they all normal?
From what a new baby really looks like to how your new baby's senses allow him to interact with his new world, the first weeks of your child's life will be full of wonder for him and for you.Over the coming weeks, you'll quickly begin to understand your baby's cries – when that c...
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Feeling your baby move
By ThinkBaby on 09/05/2008 00:12:19
Fetal movement: what's normal and what you should check for during pregnancy.
Just as you can look around a nursery and see 30 very different children, every fetus will be different. So, whether you're comparing your pregnancy with a friend's, or even trying to judge by your own past experience with an older son or daughter, do bear in mind that there is n...
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Periods after You've Stopped the Pill
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/06/2008 02:22:26
How long does it take to return to normal periods, after you've stopped taking the Pill?
come off the pill, you will want to see a return to a normal cycle. Periods after the PillAlthough most women will see their menstrual period return within a month of stopping the Pill, and some even as soon as two weeks, not all women's bodies
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Baby Temperatures
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/04/2006 13:48:32
What does your baby's temperature tell you? How should you take her temperature and what is normal?
temperature and either treated a baby for the condition when their temperature was normal, or gave incorrect doses of medicines.What is a high temperature?Babies and children have what constitutes a high temperature if they go up to 38 degrees C or over
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Changes to fetal movement
By ThinkBaby on 27/08/2009 01:42:53
Whilst you might get used to your baby's kicks, what changes are normal and what should you check for?
aware of smaller movements but your baby may well feel the need to stretch out himself!Changes to movement can be normalAll mothers and their babies are different so try not to compare your experience with that of a friend who is pregnant. You might feel
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