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Dealing with pregnancy heartburn
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2011 06:42:24
Heartburn gives an unpleasant digestive soreness that's common common, particularly in the second half of pregnancy - here's how you can lessen the irritation
What is heartburn?Heartburn, reflux or acid indigestion is an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest area caused by stomach acid escaping into the throat, causing irritation and inflammation in the throat lining. At times the gastric juices may
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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
have a raised temperature, a sore throat and cough. She may find it difficult to feed and lose her appetite, her eyes may appear irritated and she may be generally out of sorts. As it's common for babies to suffer through a number of colds it may seem
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Does my baby have a food intolerance?
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/02/2011 14:54:43
How can you tell whether your baby has a food intolerance or a more serious allergy? Read our guide to spotting the crucial differences
– tend to occur fairly quickly after your baby consumes a trigger food, and often within minutes. It can only take a tiny amount of the food to set off a reaction.Typical symptoms of a food allergy include:Mouth and throat swelling up, causing difficulty
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Fetal development: Week 11
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:25:58
Vital organs are in place
.The internal parts of the ears are now fully formed and the vital organs (brain, liver, kidneys, lungs and intestines) are fully functional. Her stomach is now moving into her abdominal cavity and the oesopahgus, connecting the stomach and throat, will soon
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Cranial Osteopathy and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2009 00:28:54
This popular therapy has been linked to releasing tension in new babies and helping with unsettled infants, sleep problems and 'colic'.
Cranial osteopathy is a form of physical therapy which can help babies and children after the experience of birth leaves them with overt or underlying pain, or knock-on effects of the stress of birth which can include colic, difficulty feeding
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Baby Coughs
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/01/2010 00:22:52
When your baby has a persistent cough, what should you be aware of and what can you do?
, occasionally a baby will just get a 'frog in the throat', and usually a little cough will remedy this. If the air feels very dry (if you are in a warm room, the central heating is on, or you are staying somewhere in a hot dry climate) make sure you keep milk
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Medicines during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 24/09/2010 01:52:19
Medicines, drugs, pills and potions - what's safe during pregnancy and what's not
warm milk. Find out more on coping with insomniaHeadache, aches and pains: If you usually reach for an Ibruprofen or Nurofen when you're suffering aches and pains then you'll need to make a switch in pregnancy. You also shouldn't take aspirin unless
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Polyhydramnios: symptoms, causes and treament
By Maria Muennich on 15/11/2009 01:00:30
What are the implications of an excess of amniotic fluid for your pregnancy and birth, and what can you do?
has difficulties swallowing or digesting the amniotic fluid, preventing the fluid from being recycled. This could be caused by an obstruction in the baby's throat (such as cleft lip or palate) or gastrointestinal tract, or by a neurological problem
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All about nut allergies
By Cheryl Freedman on 05/03/2011 19:49:16
Allergic reactions to nuts are becoming more common in little ones, and can be highly dangerous. What are the signs, and when can you introduce them?
. Symptoms of a mild reaction include swelling of the face, sickness, hives, colicky pains, and tightness around the throat. If your baby develops these symptoms, take the nut-based food away from him and seek prompt medical attention from your GP.Signs of a
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ThinkBaby glossary
By ThinkBaby on 19/08/2005 09:35:59
Commonly used terms and abbreviations on the site and what they mean
commonly prescribed to prompt ovulation.CM – [forum] Cervical mucus / fluid - the fluid women excrete from the vaginal during their menstrual cycle. Find out more...Colic - Describes the recurring inconsolable crying and apparent gastric pain from which
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