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Coping with oily pregnancy skin
By Maria Muennich on 03/03/2006 11:28:36
If your pregnancy skin has more bleugh than bloom then don't make the mistake of treating it harshly
-cleansing face mask once or twice a week may help to remove the congestion that can cause spots, but be careful to choose one with natural ingredients that won't strip your skin of its natural oils. Clay and mud-based masks work well for oily skin, drawing out
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Cystic Fibrosis check now for all newborns
By Maria Muennich on 01/12/2007 13:06:58
Early detection should help to provide more effective health care for those babies affected by the inherited disease
Good news for soon-to-be new parents, blood spot screening for CysticFibrosis (CF) is now available to all newborn babies in the UK as part of the heel-prick test.The most common life-threatening inherited disease in the UK, Cystic Fibrosis (CF
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Winter health tips
By Maria Muennich on 30/10/2010 13:15:41
Keeping your family healthy and happy through the bleaker, virus-rampant months
peaking around Christmas time / early January. Meningococcal bacteria can result in meningitis or septicaemia and can be difficult to spot as many of the symptoms are similar to flu. Here's what to look out for: Symptoms of Meningitis: Headache, discomfort
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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
was enough to send me into an un-ladylike scratching frenzy. Oily skin and spots - Just as skin can be very dry during pregnancy, so it can also become very oily. If the glands become blocked with excessive oil production then you may get more spots than
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How to lose post-baby weight - by walking
By Maria Muennich on 12/01/2010 12:54:57
You don't need a fancy exercise plan to start shifting the post-baby pounds, simply getting out for good long walks will do both you and baby good
habits that can significantly increase the distance you walk day-to-day.Change where you park the car - Are you one of those people who drives around looking for the parking spot nearest the supermarket doors? Time to make a deliberate decision to park
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Using massage during labour
By Maria Muennich on 29/11/2009 01:31:22
Hands on pain relief and relaxation
communication between you to ensure that the depth of pressure is suitable.Shoulders - The muscles along the shoulder blades are often a tension hot-spot and tensing up your shoulders in labour can inhibit your breathing and take up valuable energy. Applying
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Your baby's six-week check
By Maria Muennich on 20/06/2007 01:29:18
What to expect from the six- to eight-week health check scheduled for all new babies
- The fontanelles are the two soft spots on your baby's skull which allowed your baby to pass through the birth canal: the fontanelle at the back of the head usually closes by about six weeks while the one at the front takes up to 18 months to close fully
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Safety for the crawling & cruising baby
By Maria Muennich on 09/04/2007 09:02:39
Making your home baby safe is a near-endless task, so here are some tips for staying ahead
and drag herself towards that dangling wire you had more time to anticipate and remove dangers as she spotted them, once she's crawling and cruising however, she'll be where she wants to be in a matter of seconds. While you may have had a go with basic baby
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New mum, feeling overwhelmed
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2007 08:49:23
Whether it's your first or fifth, the arrival of a baby usually heralds a settling in period where priorities and expectations are adjusted to your new reality
baby that will make you smileSpotting the signs of PNDHow a routine could save your sanity
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Leaving hospital with baby - what happens now?
By Maria Muennich on 21/08/2009 07:33:34
It can be quite a shock to find yourself a new parent, even after nine months of preparation time. But help is at hand...
tests. For example, about a week after the birth, your midwife will take the Blood Spot (or heel prick) test to screen your baby for several serious conditions which may not have been picked up during pregnancy. This is usually done during a home visit
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