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Sure Start maternity grants are cut
By Susie Boone on 25/01/2011 17:24:10
No extra money for families with more than one child
The £500 Sure Start maternity grant is being cut from today. Previously, low income families could claim the £500 for each child. However, the grant is now going to be restricted to the first child only.Sure Start maternity grants are designed
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Pregnancy grant to go in spending cuts
By Kimberley Smith on 21/10/2010 13:04:44
Grants for pregnant women and families are to be axed as part of the spending review
, but it is to be scrapped from the 1st January next year. The Sure Start Maternity Grant, which was worth £500 per baby, is also to be restricted to a mum’s first born from April 2011.The move has been criticised by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). “The Prime Minister
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Facebook provides lifeline to isolated new mums
By Jayne Braithwaite on 19/05/2011 11:24:02
New mums are increasingly reliant on social networks, parenting websites and online forums to make and keep friends, finds NCT survey
to isolation than in the past.The Trust has warned that government cuts threatening the closure of family services, such as Sure Start Children’s Centres, may make new parents feel more alone.“New mums often feel isolated and lonely after the birth
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When can I start weaning my baby?
By Emma Docherty on 30/09/2010 15:12:27
Confused about when to begin introducing your baby to solids? Find out how to know when the right time is
seems ready before six months?All babies are different and some mature and develop more quickly than others. Make sure your baby is showing signs of being ready to wean, before you start and don’t feel in a rush to start weaning your baby on to solids
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Folic acid
By ThinkBaby on 04/02/2009 01:38:46
It's the most important prenatal supplement there is, and you should ideally start taking it before you start trying to conceive
Doctors recommend that if you are thinking about having a baby you should start taking a folic acid (vitamin B9) supplement of 400mcg per day - preferably for three months before you try to conceive. If you’ve become pregnant unexpectedly then you
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8 of the most stylish baby mobiles
By Kyrsty Hazell on 23/08/2010 17:02:34
Decorate your baby's cot with one of these unique baby mobiles, sure to soothe your baby into the sweetest of dreams or keep her entertained
, designed to distract or occupy your baby - and possibly even give you a few more minutes sleep between when your baby wakes and when she starts to fuss!Whether it attaches on the ceiling or onto your baby's cot, there's a lush range on the market. We
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The Pill and Breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 08/12/2008 01:47:01
Experts agree it is best not to get pregnant too soon after birth, but is it safe to take the pill if you're feeding your baby?
Although there is a very slim chance of getting pregnant whilst on the pill, the contraceptive pill is still one of the most effective ways of making sure you don't get pregnant until you are ready.In the case of women who are breastfeeding (which
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Health and hygiene safety tips for preparing baby food
By Emma Docherty on 24/11/2010 09:20:49
Avoid upset tummies and worse when you're weaning your baby
surfaces before you start.If you find your blender tricky to get clean, put some hot (not boiling) water into it with a drop of washing up liquid and turn on for a few seconds. Then rinse it out with more hot water.Make sure your cooking equipment is clean
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I'm pregnant! What now?
By ThinkBaby on 30/09/2009 00:10:30
Essential dos and don'ts to start your pregnancy on the right track
Congratulations on your new pregnancy! There's an endless amount for your to consider over the next few months, but here are our essential pointers to get your pregnancy off to a healthy start.DosTake a pregnancy vitamin supplement every day. Most
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Fetal development: Week 5
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 11:10:33
Things are happening faster than you might think
to start your antenatal care and to make sure that you are taking the right supplements and precautions for a healthy start for your pregnancy.It’s in this second month that you’re more likely to start experiencing physical symptoms of pregnancy and you may
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