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Babies, children and bee stings
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2007 01:34:50
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more - what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings?
.If the child has been stung several times (but not just once or twice), there is a danger that the body might have taken in too much of the insect's poison ('venom'). The child might get a fever or be sick, which means that suspected intake on this scale should
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Raw foods in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 28/05/2009 02:15:58
Sushi and rare steaks - what's the low-down on raw foods in pregnancy?
ill due to the bacteria and parasites they may contain and when you're pregnant it's a risk you're better off avoiding. Food poisoning is never pleasant, but it can be particularly vicious when you're pregnant, putting an extra strain on your
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Mum-to-be told not to move for FIVE months
By Sophie Westnedge on 01/06/2012 16:50:52
Pregnant woman advised not to stand or move to save her twins
,” she said.Read more…Shock birth for woman who thought her labour pains were kidney stones12 year old tries to sell newborn baby!Teething baby uses head of poisonous
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Couple advertise leftover IVF embryos on the Internet
By Sophie Westnedge on 15/05/2012 12:12:51
A couple who had 18 spare embryos after IVF shift them online
to medical research,” she said.Read more…Shock birth for woman who thought her labour pains were kidney stones12 year old tries to sell newborn baby!Teething baby uses head of poisonous
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Diarrhoea in toddlers
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2007 13:28:24
When is a loose stool more than a loose stool, and what should be done to treat diarrhoea?
, stomach pain and a fever, along with diarrhoea. The infection may take as long as a week to clear up, though it often clears up within a few days, and it may appear to get better before getting worse again.Bacterial food poisoningBlood and mucous
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BBQ safety in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 16:58:57
How to keep you and your baby bump healthy without missing out on the fun of barbecue season
-to-be have lower immune systems and are more likely to pick up nasties from undercooked food. Don’t be put off, just know what to look out for!E. coli & SalmonellaThese common food poisoning bugs are easily picked up when you’re pregnant. They won’t pass
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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?
the amount of wholemeal bread they eatRaw eggs and foods that contain partially cooked eggs - can pose a risk of salmonella poisoningShark, swordfish or marlin - these often contain high levels of mercuryRaw shellfish - there is a risk of food poisoning
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Keeping a healthy home in winter
By Maria Muennich on 03/10/2010 08:17:54
In colder weather we usually close the windows and reach for the thermostat to keep our homes warm and welcoming, but our health can suffer along with our indoor air quality as a result
, carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in winter when people have their heating on for longer periods of time and keep their windows shut so any gas produced can't escape.What you can do • Keep up humidity levels - If heating your home has dried out
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Introducing your baby to chopped food
By Maria Muennich on 04/07/2008 00:04:34
Now your baby is confident with lumpy mashed food, it's time to start chopping and dicing
poisoning in babies, so avoid until your baby is 12 monthsSalt - Never add salt to your baby's food when cooking. Breast and formula milk contain all the salt your baby actually needsSugar and sugary foods and drinks - These may encourage your baby
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Foods to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2008 01:31:39
Several foods you usually enjoy without problems might be off the menu now you're pregnant, here's what you need to avoid - and why
nasty food poisoning that could harm both you and your baby. You’ll need to avoid: Raw or partially cooked eggs – can carry salmonella, you should cook eggs until the yoke is hard and avoid raw egg products such as home-made mayonnaise (the shop bought
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