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Saving money on your food shopping
By Maria Muennich on 25/04/2008 13:33:34
Top tips for making your food budget go further
ahead, and then try to stick to it!4. Make your own - Supermarket shelves are groaning with processed food that years ago we would never have thought buying ready-made. Ready meals and pre-prepared products are marketed as good time-savers, but not only
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Baby led weaning: what is it and it is right for your baby?
By Susan Lee on 20/10/2010 01:42:41
You may have read about BLW but what is it, is it safe and what are the pros and cons?
of food types when you're pureeing It will be very messy! Food will be sucked, squashed, played with, mushed, mashed and generally put everywhere, not just your baby's mouth, so be prepared What about choking?Choking is a risk for all of us, and more
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Top tips for conception
By Sara Mackenzie on 29/04/2010 17:15:24
When trying to get pregnant, there's plenty you can do to boost your chances of conception. While there's no guaranteed formula, here are the key things you can try...
in the saddle, particularly if a low sperm count has already been established.RelaxWhen you’re busy trying to prepare your body and optimise the chances for conception it’s easy to become obsessive, which can take the joy out of sex and make both partners
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Jane Wake's keep fit tips for pregnancy and beyond
By Jane Wake on 09/06/2010 16:52:03
Fitness expert, Jane Wake, gives you all the facts you need to keep active - during pregnancy and after your baby's born
during pregnancy and prepare you for giving birth.Warning signsWhen exercising you should stop immediately if you have any of the following symptoms and seek medical attention:Dizziness or faintingVaginal bleedingSudden water dischargeSigns of labour
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Birth jargon - explained
By Tessa Watkins on 28/12/2009 16:36:53
When it comes to the big day, you don't want to be confused by lots of technical medical terms. We translate for you...
turned round facing your back, rather than the more common position of her back being against your bump.EngagedThis is when your midwife has a feel of your bump to see if your baby’s head has started to move down into your pelvis in preparation for labour
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When should you announce your pregnancy?
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 18:16:19
When to make your pregnancy announcement, why wait and how to tell the world your exciting news
network of family and friends all giving their opinions.But it's not all about worrying! You may just prefer to spend this special time with your partner, keeping your secret from the rest of the world while you prepare for parenthood. Taking it easy
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Baby weight and growth charts explained
By Roisin Johnson on 24/11/2010 12:36:34
How your baby's growth chart works, plus when your baby will be weighed and what's normal when it comes to baby weight and weight gain.
periods of growth, which is normal, and it’s OK if she puts on more weight one week and less the next,” says independent midwife Joy Horner.Be prepared for blips, too, as weight may fluctuate when your baby starts getting active, during teething or when
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Vitamin B and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/11/2010 06:23:41
There are a number of B vitamins, which help your baby convert food into usable energy and also keep blood cells healthy
. Be careful however, not to give prepared breakfast cereals to babies under one, because many contain salt and sugar, and to limit the amount of salty, sugary cereals you give to toddlers.Oats are a great source of both B1 and B2, so try giving oatcakes
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
at first.Three fab foods for weaning your babyWeaning: preparing food safelyWeaning and breastfeeding
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Take the stress out of messy eating
By Clare Firth on 01/02/2011 20:09:48
Tearing your hair out over mucky mealtimes? Follow our dos and don'ts for a calmer weaning experience
not let her get stuck into a mucky bowl of tomato pasta? But if you’re expecting a visit from the extended family, go for a low-mess option that’s easy to clean up.Do be preparedThe last thing you want is to be faced with a bowl-on-head incident when
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