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All about nut allergies
By Cheryl Freedman on 05/03/2011 19:49:16
Allergic reactions to nuts are becoming more common in little ones, and can be highly dangerous. What are the signs, and when can you introduce them?
We all know you should never give whole nuts to children under five because of the choking risk. But many mums of babies and toddlers worry about giving nuts in any shape or form – whether it's peanut butter on toast, or a slice of walnut and coffee
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Q. I’m planning to breastfeed, will I produce enough milk for my baby?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:33:47
, which is rich in calories and nutrients. A new baby’s stomach is only the size of a walnut so your baby will need to be fed little and often.Once your milk comes in, at around day three to four, you will probably find your baby wants to feed more often
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 18/12/2007 01:17:56
What do these essential fatty acids do, and how should you take them during pregnancy?
, sunflower and seasame seeds, olive and walnut oils, nuts, and soya.If you want to take Omega-3 and Omega-6 in a supplement, make sure you get a pregnancy-suitable one, and mention you are taking it to your midwife.
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Vegetarians and vegans in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2009 03:24:11
Many vegetarians and vegans are probably more nutrition-aware than most other people, but are there specific pregnancy demands?
sensitivity would be more of an indicator, in which case she wouldn't eat nuts anyway), peanuts are not the best nuts to eat anyway. Instead, brazils, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts offer great sources of nutrition.Pregnancy for vegansMuch more so than
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Newborn baby becomes youngest person ever to have heart surgery
By Anna Lewis on 08/02/2012 11:03:58
Jasmine Carr was given a 15% chance of survival when she had open-heart surgery at just 17 hours old
of a walnut.The couple had just 10 minutes with newborn Jasmine before she was rushed off for immediate surgery. All her terrified parents could do was hope and pray they would see their precious baby again.“Waiting for the surgeons to complete
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Top superfoods for babies
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/09/2012 23:10:36
The following all pack a punch when it comes to essential nutrients, so include them in your baby's diet if you can
, you may wish to avoid nuts if your baby has a condition like eczema or asthma, or if there’s a family history of allergies.Nuts are full of healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and magnesium. Walnuts
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