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Polyhydramnios: symptoms, causes and treament
By Maria Muennich on 15/11/2009 01:00:30
What are the implications of an excess of amniotic fluid for your pregnancy and birth, and what can you do?
What is Polyhydramnios?Polyhydramnios, or hydramnios, is a condition affecting a very small percentage pregnancies where the womb holds excessive amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid surrounds your unborn baby and is essential for her healthy
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Writing your birth plan
By Maria Muennich on 01/05/2005 07:47:14
When to write it and what to include
and concerns rather than an instruction sheet for your doctors. You may really want a waterbirth, but if the only birthing pool at your hospital is in use by someone else when your baby decides to make an entrance then you’ll have no choice but to be flexible
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33 weeks pregnant - seven weeks left
By Maria Muennich on 27/08/2008 00:57:55
49 days to go until your due date and you're probably feeling a little cramped in there
exercises' mean nothing to you, then do have a read of our know-how article to get started. It's also usual to feel occasional sharp twinges down below, as if baby is knocking on your cervix, which is pretty close to the truth. This is a good reminder
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Active birthing
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 03:30:02
It's becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly is an active birth and how can you get one?
with their bodies to bring their babies safely and calmly into the world using the most natural positions. The focus is on approaching labour with a positive mindset, relaxation techniques to help cope with the pain, and plenty of confidence. And it's growing
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Men: A partner's role in early pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 10/08/2009 01:07:03
You might not think that there's much you can do to help your partner in the early months, but there is...
appear insatiable. If you find that you're being bombarded with did-you-knows, emails, books and non-stop baby-related conversation then try to be a little patient with her. Most likely this will settle down as she adjusts to her pregnant state. Remember
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Pregnancy and dental care
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2007 06:43:31
Why caring well for your teeth in pregnancy is more important than ever, and how you can do it safely
If you're expecting a baby then you're probably learning more all the time about the ways in which pregnancy can affect your body. One of the less immediately obvious effects of pregnancy can be dental health problems, but how does pregnancy
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The Continuum Concept - as featured on Channel 4
By Maria Muennich on 23/09/2007 12:14:04
Ahead of next week's Bringing Up Baby series on Channel 4, we chatted to one of the show's baby care 'gurus' Claire Scott about the Continuum Concept to find out more about what it is and what it means to her
Ahead of next week's Bringing Up Baby series on Channel 4, we chatted to one of the show's baby care 'gurus' Claire Scott about the Continuum Concept she coaches to find out more about what it is and what it means to her.When you say you follow a
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Buyer's guide to group 1 car seats
By Maria Muennich on 23/03/2007 08:31:37
What to look for and consider when it's time to retire your infant carrier
If your baby will soon be outgrowing her infant car seat then it's time to start thinking about what second stage, or group one, car seat to invest in. Yes, it is another significant outlay for a piece of essential (if you drive) safety equipment
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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
will help, as will avoiding drying products like harsh cleansers and non-moisturising bath and shower gels. If you do like a soak in the bath then try using some bath oil, rather than foaming bath, to seal in, rather than lose, moisture for the skin. You
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What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)?
By Maria Muennich on 28/02/2009 08:23:12
Now known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Pelvic pain and mobility problems are two common symptoms of this increasingly recognised pregnancy complication
Frequent periods of rest are important to give your joints time to heal. But try to keep active Try to move often while keeping within the limits of what is comfortable as far as possible.Respect your limits You may feel a lot of pressure to continue
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