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Cytomegalovirus in pregnancy: Risks and prevention
By Maria Muennich on 13/06/2008 13:19:46
What is Cytomegalovirus, what danger can it pose to my unborn baby and is it something I should worry about?
-time infections that are far more likely to cause problems during pregnancy.If you have not previously been exposed to CMV then the risk of health problems associated with exposure to the virus is higher. It is estimated that about 1-4% of previously uninfected
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Food poisoning in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 07/08/2008 14:23:47
What are the risks, how should you avoid them and what you should do if you fall ill?
in pregnancy. After all, don't we all know at least one person who had a bout of food poisoning during pregnancy and gave birth to a completely healthy baby, so it isn't all a little exaggerated? Here we lay out the food-poisoning risks, as well as how to avoid
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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
shown the use of many illicit drugs to be associated with an increased risk of developmental problems and abnormalities, premature birth and even miscarriage and stillbirth. However, studies also show the importance of high-quality prenatal care
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Know-how: Preparing bottles for feeds
By Maria Muennich on 21/10/2007 01:52:07
Milk can breed nasty germs, so it's important you prepare bottles properly to minimise the risk of infection for your baby
before giving it to your baby.It used to be common practice to make up a whole day's feeds in advance and store them in the fridge, however, because of the higher risk of contamination with salmonella and other bacteria in made up bottles, the government
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Trying for a baby when you're a diabetic
By Maria Muennich on 20/03/2007 06:25:32
What diabetes means for your chances of a healthy conception
carries higher risks of pregnancy complications, miscarriage and congenital birth defects, however, the good news is that with proper and early care you can greatly reduce these risks. The key to a healthy conception and pregnancy is to plan ahead, get
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Choking hazards at mealtimes
By Maria Muennich on 11/10/2010 12:25:41
Find out the foods you should avoid giving little ones and others to use with care
Foods to avoidWhole and rough-chopped nuts - When your child has no known allergy risk to nuts they can be an important part of a healthy diet for her, however, nuts can pose a high risk of choking, particularly when whole. You can give your
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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?
's anything left that you can eat.You will probably also know at least one person who says 'well I ate xxxx during my pregnancy and there's nothing wrong with my baby, so it's all nonsense'. But whenever you eat these raw foods you run some risk of becoming
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When a caesarean is the best option
By Maria Muennich on 30/05/2007 00:45:29
It may not be your ideal birthing experience, but there are times when a c-section may be the best option for you and your baby
delivery before labour starts - a planned caesarean. In some cases it will be clear that the chances of a successful vaginal delivery are slim, other cases may be less clear-cut and the question will be whether you're prepared to run the risk
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Coffee in pregnancy - new study
By Maria Muennich on 21/05/2010 02:07:59
New research results may lead to some confusion, but the essential message of moderation remains unchanged
the same university produced evidence that drinking more than eight cups of coffee a day could double the risk of a miscarriage. So while interesting, the latest study doesn't alter the current recommendations of an upper limit of 200mg of caffeine a day
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Who decides whether you have a caesarean section?
By Maria Muennich on 27/02/2009 01:21:06
Whether you're totally set against a caesarean or keen on avoiding vaginal birth, who makes the decision on whether you have the operation
acaesarean may be the best option for the health of you and your child. In these circumstances your doctor will probably advise you very strongly to have the operation.These days caesarean section is seen as a quite low-risk operation by doctors (although
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