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What is the Pneumococcal vaccine?
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2006 02:18:42
The NHS have introduced a new vaccine for babies called PCV or the Pneumococcal vaccine. What is it and who should have the jab?
out across surgeries, therefore a GP will contact you if your child is under two years old and on that surgery's books.Are there any side effects, or any children who should not have the jab?As with most innoculations for small babies, your doctor
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Breastfeeding after-pains
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/04/2006 01:06:21
Why you get some stomach pain sometimes when feeding, and what it means.
When you breastfeed your child in the first few days and weeks, you might notice some stomach pain. Admittedly, some women will find getting through the cracked-nipple phase so distracting they may not notice these pains, but if you do get them, don
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Naming your baby - hints and tips
By Maria Muennich on 14/12/2009 01:28:03
Things to think about when choosing a name for your new baby
you can't control what eight-year-olds in the playground will call your child, but you can avoid some of the most likely scenarios. If, for example, you can't stand the name Mike, then calling your child Michael might not be the best idea. If you do go
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Know-how: Registering the Birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/01/2009 02:58:55
Did you know you only have a limited time to register your child's birth? Here are some essential tips
: registering the birth.What is 'registering the birth'?When a child is born, they need to be registered in order to receive a birth certificate.It is not only a legal requirement that new parents register the birth, it is also essential so that you can claim
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Campaign launched to ensure parents know how to recognise common lung infection
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2011 14:31:32
A third of children will catch bronchiolitis before their first birthday – know the signs
do to decrease the risk of their child catching bronchioliti and only 26% had heard of the RSV.1 virus that causes the illness.You can protect your child by keeping good hygiene, washing toys and bedding regularly and keeping them away from children
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Find out what career your child will have, by looking at his or her birthday
By Katie Garner on 05/09/2011 14:28:28
Researchers reveal that the month a child is born could indicate his or her future job
A new study suggests that you can tell what career your child is most likely to have just by looking at his or her birth month. The month your child is born in is also thought to effect intelligence, health and length of life.These differences
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Reader offer: Free copy of Junior magazine
By Junior on 02/02/2007 01:30:29
Check out this special offer from our friends over at Junior!
FREE issue of Junior magazine Simply call 0845 357 3626 (local rate) to claim your FREE copy of Junior magazine. Thinkbaby and Junior have teamed up to offer you a FREE issue of The World's Finest Parenting Magazine! Junior is dedicated
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Pregnancy and 'Slapped Cheek'
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2008 00:45:00
Pregnancy and some childhood illnesses don't mix well. Find out here about 'slapped check' or fifth disease
Although slapped cheek most commonly occurs in childhood, an adult caring for a child can contract it, so what are the signs, how should you treat it, and what should you be aware of if you are expecting a baby?What is 'slapped cheek'?This illness
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What is an Apgar test?
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/02/2006 00:30:39
Information about the Apgar test on your baby, which is carried out one and five minutes after birth.
When your baby is born, there is a simple checklist test to ensure that all is well. It's called the Apgar test after Virginia Apgar, who invented it.There are five signs which the midwife or another specialist who is present will look for
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Tests for Down's syndrome
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/02/2007 01:28:27
One of the optional tests during pregnancy looks for the risk of your child having Down's syndrome. What are the tests, and what are the implications of opting to have them?
is already too late to arrange the scan), instead ask your GP or midwife team about it by phone, earlier.All these tests can only offer a ‘risk of’ chance, rather than confirm that the child will definitely have a specific condition.What if the chances
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