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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:47:47
Although there is no longer a need to avoid some of the foods that can cause problems in pregnancy, there are still a few no-nos.
dairy product intake as this can cause colic in some babies. Dairy-related food allergies are quite common and this can affect some babies, but if your baby is healthy and happy, dairy products are a good source of nutrients for you so don't eliminate
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Cow’s milk allergy in infants
By Monica Stylli on 25/07/2007 10:35:43
What are the symptoms and what can you do about it?
and replace it with a hypoallergenic formula which a healthcare professional will provide you with. This will provide fast relief of symptoms and ensure that your child is getting all the nutrients he needs to fully develop.For further information and support
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How long do you take folic acid for?
By ThinkBaby on 07/08/2009 00:37:27
Most women are aware that taking a supplement of folic acid makes sense. But when should you start and how long should you take it?
it now. Do not worry about the months beforehand.How long should I take folic acid?Take the daily supplement for the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy.Beyond this, you can continue to take in folic acid and other good nutrients by eating fresh green leafy
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Late miscarriage
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/11/2010 09:08:39
What is a late miscarriage and how can you tell the signs between a threatened miscarriage and a real miscarriage
detached or cannot supply enough nutrients to the baby, miscarriage may occur. Other things to consider are placenta praevia, placental insufficiency, or an incompetent cervix. After a late miscarriageOnce a miscarriage has happened it is not possible
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Baby and toddler dental health
By Sarah Lawson on 14/10/2009 01:19:29
Long before your child's permanent teeth appear, good dental care is essential
on to first meals. (NEVER give honey as a food or as a sugar substitute to a baby under one year old.)Make sure, as your child's diet develops, that you are keeping up his calcium and vitamin D intake, as these are both good nutrients for bone and teeth health
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
-fat and fat-free products. The additive has been shown to suppress the absorption of some nutrients (particularly beta carotene and lypocene) and deplete the body's store of certain vitamins (A, D, E and K). As pregnancy is a time when you need to maximise
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Nutrition for your toddler
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2007 08:43:19
What should you be feeding your toddler for a balanced diet, and what are the foods you should avoid?
that you offer to ensure your toddler gets a wide range of nutrients. Try to avoid falling into a rut of always serving the same fail-safe options - it's boring for your child as well as nutritionally limited. If your toddler is fussy or not very
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The smart way to look after you and your baby
By Jointace on 05/02/2007 11:42:17
The benefits of Omega 3 for foetal brain and eye development have been extensively researched in the last few years.
contribute to the maintenance of a healthy placental blood supply to the growing foetus, providing the oxygen and nutrients required.Mental development in early lifeThere are a growing number of studies, which have positively correlated fatty acid
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Chinese fertility treatments
By Anna Lewis on 03/04/2012 11:45:38
Before you hot-foot it to the IVF clinic, have you considered using Chinese fertility treatments to help you conceive?
perspective the attitude to fertility is really quite simple: “If you’re a gardener and you want to grow healthy flowers, you really need to tend the soil – feed it and water it regularly,” he explains. “Nutrient rich soil is more likely to grow a beautiful
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Homemade baby food vs jars
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/09/2006 15:50:12
68 per cent of ThinkBaby members vote that homemade baby food is better than shop-bought options because it's healthier.
to basics like baby yoghurt (easy to feed and a great source of nutrients for your baby), it's hard to find ones that don't have some sugar content. It's far easier and cheaper to make fruit-sweetened yoghurt or fromage frais by sourcing plain, unsweetened
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