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Fish oils in pregnancy may prevent early birth
By Kimberley Smith on 20/10/2010 12:31:00
Fish oils found to have no impact on brain function of baby (or mum-to-be!) but may reduce premature births
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may help babies reach fullterm, according to new findings. However, the research suggests that fish oil has no effect on your mood or your unborn baby’s development.The study of 2,000 women in Australia found
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Fish oils could cut colds in babies
By Kimberley Smith on 02/08/2011 13:06:21
Taking Omega-3 supplements in pregnancy could reduce the chances of your baby getting sick
Taking Omega-3 fish oil supplements in pregnancy may prevent your baby from getting colds for the first six months, a new study has found.Babies whose mums took a particular Omega-3 acid during pregnancy were found to have fewer colds and got over
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Omega-3 could reduce risk of premature birth and postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 14/11/2011 14:38:11
Fish oils containing omega-3 found to reduce risk of early birth and lower the likelihood of postnatal depression, by new study
, supplementation offers a safe and effective way to ensure an adequate supply.”Read more…Fish oils could stop your baby getting a coldChildhood asthma could be cut by omega-3Further links between omega-3 and lower risk of PND
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5 of the best all-natural stretch mark creams
By Kimberley Smith on 08/03/2011 14:30:44
Stretch marks affect most mums-to-be at some point. If you have sensitive skin or are avoiding chemicals in pregnancy, you don't have to reach for synthetic products. There are plenty of all-natural creams and oils you can use to help prevent them
best all natural products, creams and oils for keeping those pesky marks at bay.These are ideal if you have sensitive skin, prefer natural and organic products or find strong-smelling products aggravate morning sickness.
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Simple new fertility supplement improves conception chances
By Kimberley Smith on 04/01/2011 13:28:43
New hope for IVF patients as soya-based supplement increases fertility success rate by five
A soya-based oil supplement has been found to greatly improve the chances of conceiving via IVF. A new study has found that women given Intralipid while undergoing fertility treatment are five times more likely to conceive than those
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Baby eczema
By Kimberley Smith on 17/09/2010 01:33:41
Eczema is a common baby skin complaint and can be sore, itchy and disrupt sleep. Here's how to recognise it and deal with it.
the same colour or a little paler than your baby's normal skin stone. It may feel bumpy or dry to the touch. If your baby is suffering from a spot of dry skin, you should be able to sooth them by moisturising with a natural oil like olive or baby
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Caring for cloth nappies
By Kimberley Smith on 24/11/2006 07:52:52
So you've got your cloth bottoms, but how do you keep them clean and looking and working well?
tree oil isn’t always necessary. Again, check with your brand. For many it’s a personal choice either to ensure the nappy smells totally fresh and is disinfected. But many mums feel a washing machine cycle is plenty. Pre wash? Again, this is a
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Pregnant women should eat more fish
By Kimberley Smith on 01/06/2010 13:51:02
Women should be allowed to eat more than 2 portions of oily fish a week during pregnancy
Unit at London Metropolitan University. “Worryingly the current advice is scaring women off eating fish completely as the message it gives is that fish is risky,” he added, claiming the benefits of fish oil far outweighed the potential risk.Research has
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Reusable nappy accessories
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2010 15:14:06
A few gadgets and a bit of prep and using real nappies is just as easy as disposables
. Genius!Nappy soak – Not all nappies require soaking and you may prefer not to bother. Check with your brand of nappies for manufacturer’s recommendations. You can use natural antibacterial oils such as tea tree to disinfect or buy a purpose-made nappy
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Baby's skin at bathtime
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 01:45:10
We want to keep our babies clean but it's important not to dry out a small child's tender new skin
they do in the day without having their nappy changed. If you want, you might prefer to keep your baby's after-bath skin supple with something more natural like a good, unflavoured virgin olive oil, or one of the many lovely organic baby pampering
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