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New guidelines for mothers' mental well-being
By Sarah Lawson on 02/03/2007 01:41:23
The National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence has issued new guidelines to help ensure more pregnant women and new mothers have better care for mental illness issues.
NICE (the National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence) has unveiled new guidelines on the care of pregnant women and new mothers with mental health issues.It is estimated that the number of women who suffer a mental health disorder during pregnancy or in the first 12 months...
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Pregnant smokers quit for NHS cash incentives
By Kimberley Smith on 30/04/2010 13:45:53
Mums-to-be in Scotland respond well to NHS scheme offering cash rewards for staying off cigarettes
with the money that may otherwise be spent on cigarettes.Smoking while pregnant causes low birth weights and has been linked to a number of illnesses. As well as cash, women were offered social support and nicotine replacement therapy which saw 18% still smoke
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Maclaren's all-in-one travel beauty bag
By Sarah Lawson on 03/07/2007 01:46:06
Buggy-makers Maclaren have released a well-being travel bag of goodies for mother and baby
better well-being in the early months after birth.In addition, the ingredients are sourced through sustainable and traceable partnerships.Relax with healthy and happy skincare for mother and babyFormulated with natural ingredients that are safe to use
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Book review: Toddler Gym
By Sarah Lawson on 23/06/2006 01:52:20
Peter Walker is a champion of baby massage, but that link between physical well being and fun can be taken into toddlerhood.
Toddler Gym by Peter Walker Illustrated, step by step guide to encourage exercises, activities and games for movement, posture and balance, even in the very youngThe pictures and design look a little dated but don't let that put you off Features: Sections broken up into exercise...
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'For Mum' CD for a groovy Mother's Day
By Sarah Lawson on 05/03/2007 01:13:13
EMI Gold's collection called 'For Mum' will appeal to a good few grandmas as well as mothers-to-be!
People tend to think that more blokes buy music CDs than women, but us girls have tastes too and collections like this are huge sellers.If you're pregnant and you're finding that strong scents like perfume are irritating your senses, or you're a new mum and you're fretting about ...
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Controlling your pregnancy diet
By Maria Muennich on 04/08/2009 01:11:20
We know that as mums-to-be we need to eat well, but it isn't always that easy...
Most pregnant women are aware that a good diet is important for both their developing baby's health and their own health and vitality during pregnancy. But what with nausea, tiredness, aches and pains and simply a busy lifestyle, eating well can
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Exercise during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 16/10/2009 03:03:22
Exercise during pregnancy is important both for a healthy pregnancy and an easier birth, it's great for your mental well-being too
Most people are well aware that during pregnancy you need to rest, and probably sleep, a lot - paticularly at certain stages. Fewer people are aware though, of the multiple benefits there are to taking exercise during pregnancy. Now we
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Guide for working mums and mums-to-be
By Kimberley Smith on 08/09/2010 17:43:54
Want to know more about working during pregnancy, maternity leave, maternity entitlement, childcare, returning to work, expressing milk and being a working mum? Phew! Well, start here...
Being a working mumMillions of women mix being a mum with their career every day, while others choose stay at home to be a full-time parent. "Juggling" is a familiar phrase mums use to describe balancing their lives but the development of maternity
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Pregnancy exercise: Signs you're overdoing it
By Maria Muennich on 02/11/2009 01:51:44
Exercise in pregnancy is fantastic for most mums-to-be, but you do need to stick within your limits and be well aware of when you're working your body too hard
Exercise in pregnancy is great for most mums-to-be, helping to keep you supple, fit and in good shape for the coming birth, and it's good for your baby too. But while your body isn't so fragile during pregnancy that you need to stop exercising
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Pregnancy Health Month 1-30 September 2007
By Monica Stylli on 28/08/2007 01:17:31
The importance of health for you and your baby.
women that it is natural to feel unsure of what is best to do health-wise when expecting. Common worries include: ‘Am I getting enough sleep?’ and ‘what should or shouldn’t I be eating?’ If you are concerned about any issues regarding well-being during
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