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Breastfeeding at birth can reduce infant mortality
By Monica Stylli on 17/08/2007 01:04:13
New research by UNICEF suggests that breastfeeding babies immediately after birth can prevent neonatal deaths.
to 30 per cent since 1990. Early breastfeeding provides the nutrients that babies need to fight disease and to develop a healthy body. UNICEF has estimated that exclusively breastfeeding to the age of six months could save 1.3 million children under
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Soya and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/01/2010 01:53:01
Although soya beans are certainly one of the superfoods that are good to eat, overdoing them could present a problem when trying for a baby
fresh salads. They are wonderful sources of nutrients without excess fat, they are power-packed and can add taste to a strictly healthy diet. However, the phyto-oestrogens present in soya and other plants have shown to hamper the fertility outlooks
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Ask the...nutritionist
By Lucinda Carter on 01/03/2008 00:40:59
I’m really confused as to whether sushi is safe to eat now i'm 20 weeks pregnant.
is problematic because of the parasites it can contain, such as tapeworm, which will strip both you and your baby of the nutrients you need. However, thorough cooking or freezing the fish at -200°C for 24 hours before eating will destroy and parasites. Usually
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High-calorie diet and gender
By Monica Stylli on 21/04/2008 14:19:27
Can your diet at the time of conception influence the gender of your baby?
to have eaten a higher quantity and range of nutrients, including potassium, calcium and vitamins C, E and B12.To read the full study report visit http://journals.royalsociety.org
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Multivitamins in pregnancy cut chance of having underweight baby
By Sara Mackenzie on 23/04/2010 15:00:44
A new study of London mums-to-be suggests vitamins can help both mum and baby
of having an underweight baby in half. The supplement also benefits the health of the pregnant women.Dr Louise Brough, one of the co-authors of the study, said, “It is especially important to have good nutrient levels during early pregnancy as this is a
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Vitamin A in pregnancy leads to healthier lungs
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2010 15:25:35
Babies of mums-to-be who took vitamin A supplements during pregnancy found to have stronger lungs
high in vitamin A are not recommended for mums-to-be.Vitamin D has also been in the news recently as it ensures healthy bones in children.If you are concerned you’re not getting all the nutrients you need, multivitamin supplements designed for pregnancy
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Q. I’m planning to breastfeed, will I produce enough milk for my baby?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:33:47
, which is rich in calories and nutrients. A new baby’s stomach is only the size of a walnut so your baby will need to be fed little and often.Once your milk comes in, at around day three to four, you will probably find your baby wants to feed more often
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New vitamin D advice when planning a pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 18/01/2011 13:43:41
Scottish mums told to take vitamin D supplements before conception and during pregnancy due to lack of sunshine
are thought to be deficient in this key nutrient. Experts recommend taking vitamin D alongside the well-known pre-conception and early pregnancy supplement, folic acid.So why Scotland? It appears experts are concerned that there's not enough sunlight
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Eat cheese to have a baby girl
By Kimberley Smith on 07/09/2010 14:52:42
Mum’s diet in pregnancy linked to baby’s sex
baby the nutrients she needs to grow.
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Is there no cure for morning sickness?
By Kimberley Smith on 08/09/2010 12:14:41
Drugs, scents, ginger and old wives tales not guaranteed to remedy pregnancy nausea and morning sickness, say scientists
medical intervention to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients and fluids for you and your baby.And don’t give up! If ginger’s giving you heartburn or acupuncture is too sore, we have lots more ideas for beating morning sickness so you can find the one
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