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Baby buys – what should be brand new?
By ThinkBaby on 24/01/2008 12:17:47
Having a baby can lead to many costly buys, but there are things you can buy or get passed on secondhand. For safety reasons, what items should be brand new?
What products should you buy new?Of course you really don't need to buy everything new, but here are the items which are important and NOT worth taking a gamble on:Car seats and restraints We all want to make sure our seat belts work well
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Antenatal - classes why you should go, & where
By ThinkBaby on 07/01/2007 01:19:19
Build your confidence, prepare for labour, get your partner actively involved and maybe even make new friends in the process
in advance.The main providers of antenatal classes are the National Health Service (NHS) and the National Childbirth Trust (NCT), which is the UK’s biggest network of private antenatal classes. The NHS antenatal classes are free and you should be able to find
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What is too much pregnancy weight gain?
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2007 01:58:37
Although pregnant women should not diet, what is the average extra weight you should expect to put on?
The good news is that for the main part, the range of weights mean that your pre-pregnancy state is taken into account before doctors and midwives get their 'average ideal' measurement notes out. Plus, they will check your weight at every check-up (these check-ups start sporadica...
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Exercise in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 28/10/2000 16:56:39
What's safe, what's not and why you should try to keep fit
's what you should know.Exercise during pregnancySports to avoid in pregnancySafe pregnancy exercise: changes by trimesterSigns that you are overdoing it
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Caffeine during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/05/2010 00:00:54
Why you should cut back on drinks like tea and coffee in pregnancy
Why you should avoid caffeineThere’s evidence to suggest that the miscarriage rate increases among women who drink 5-6 cups of coffee (or similarly caffeinated drink) a day. Caffeine does cross the placenta and enter into fetal circulation, but it
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Feeling your baby move
By ThinkBaby on 09/05/2008 00:12:19
Fetal movement: what's normal and what you should check for during pregnancy.
and pronounced until around 24 weeks (six months) and even then, they may be brief so a mother on the go may well not notice them.When the kicks should kick inBy 29 or 30 weeks, you should be feeling more regular movements. Some women begin to sense a pattern
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Baby Health: Diarrhoea
By ThinkBaby on 18/06/2009 13:34:56
When is runny baby poo normal and when should you call the doctor?
, to check they are suitable.) If your baby shows signs of dehydration or diarrhoea continues for more than 24 hours you should call your doctor.Could it be? Lactose intolerance It’s extremely rare, but if your baby’s had a diarrhoea and vomiting bug
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Any day now
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2009 01:25:46
What you should know about the final weeks of pregnancy
yoga or on the ThinkBaby forum, then the chances are that you'll know of someone who's due not much before you who's already had their baby and you'll already have been advised to pack your hospital bag ready, all of which can be quite unnerving. You
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
to chemicals as organically reared animals can only be fed 100% organic feed and cannot be given antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic farming methods of produce are designed to minimise contamination from pollutants in the growing environment. You should
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How long do you take folic acid for?
By ThinkBaby on 07/08/2009 00:37:27
Most women are aware that taking a supplement of folic acid makes sense. But when should you start and how long should you take it?
on the high street.When should I start taking folic acid?Some specialists recommend taking the supplement up to six months before you start trying for a baby, others suggest three months is a good idea. However, if you are already pregnant you can start taking
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