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Skincare in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 07/07/2009 00:55:47
Enjoy your 'pregnancy bloom' and learn how to keep your skin in good condition when expecting.
skin conditions, and the me-time they help build into your daily routine is a valuable rest period for you in pregnancy, too.
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Stretch marks knock confidence of 50% of mums
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/09/2010 14:44:06
Survey reveals that scarring and stretch marks after birth cause women to feel self-conscious
the way they dressed while 20% try to hide their scars from their partners.Between 75-90% of women suffer from post-baby stretch marks, or striae as it’s also known, so isn’t it time to provide treatment guidance for skin conditions during and after
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Baby skin and skincare
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 16:38:35
Caring for your baby's delicate skin - dealing with rashes, allergies, spots, marks, eczema, dry skin, cradle cap and itchy winter skin
to keep it in tip top condition.It's also your baby's first line of defence against infection and is the way he regulates his temperature so it's vital that you keep him clean and comfortable. Try our tips to keeping your baby's skin healthy at bathtime
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Your pregnancy skin: changes and discomforts
By Maria Muennich on 28/10/2009 01:10:53
A combination of growth, stretching and hormonal imbalances can run wreak havoc with your skin during pregnancy
guidelines as for dry skin, and massaging the affected areas may also help. Rashes - Rashes not caused by an underlying skin condition are particularly common in the final trimester of pregnancy and usually clear up within a few weeks of birth. Most rashes
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Pregnancy Beauty: Skin
By ThinkBaby on 22/11/2009 01:11:38
Your skin will undergo lots of changes during pregnancy - how can you keep your bloom?
guidelines as for dry skin, and massaging the affected areas may also help. Rashes - Rashes not caused by an underlying skin condition are particularly common in the final trimester of pregnancy and usually clear up within a few weeks of birth. Most rashes
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Winter baby skincare
By Dr Sarah Jarvis on 20/09/2010 01:24:21
Baby skincare can be difficult in the winter with central heating, icy winds and itchy clothing. Find out how to keep your baby's skin smooth and healthy this winter
’s skin in tip-top condition:• Don’t bath your baby more than every 2-3 days, and keep bathtime short• Don’t bundle your child up too warmly. This can make him sweat, which can irritate the skin• Remember that the difference between outside and inside
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Baby eczema
By Kimberley Smith on 17/09/2010 01:33:41
Eczema is a common baby skin complaint and can be sore, itchy and disrupt sleep. Here's how to recognise it and deal with it.
Baby eczema or dry skin? Some babies suffer from eczema when they are only a few weeks old. It is different to just havng dry skin and can be sore, inflamed and very itchy and annoying for your little one. Dry skin is usually
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New guidelines to check for baby jaundice
By Kimberley Smith on 20/05/2010 13:55:38
Blood tests for all newborn babies with suspected jaundice recommended by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has announced guidelines to change the way newborns are checked for jaundice. A very common condition that is harmless in most cases, jaundice is developed by around 80% of premature
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Mums-to-be need vitamin D
By Susan Lee on 17/03/2010 15:05:38
Doctors fear rickets may be on the rise
A rise in rickets – a condition where bones become soft and week – is worrying doctors, with hundreds of children developing the preventable condition every year. Concerns have been raised that mums-to-be and parents may be underestimating
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Newborns and jaundice
By Sarah Lawson on 10/11/2006 01:44:19
Jaundice, to a greater or lesser degree, is a feature for many new babies. But what is it and should it be a cause for concern?
Although we all see photographs of beautiful chubby babies with milky white skin, the reality more likely to be that he will look red, a bit squashed, or even yellow! An Apgar test, done at birth, is a non-invasive method of checking whether
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