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Health Worries in the Last Trimester
By Sarah Lawson on 03/12/2009 in Pregnancy illness & complications
In your last trimester of pregnancy what kind of health discomforts can you expect? And what should you do about them?
In the last ten weeks of pregnancy all kinds of changes to your body can suddenly come on. You might find that Braxton Hicks become more noticeable. Or that you start to experience bouts of breathlessness even if the rest of your pregnancy has been trouble free.Here are some othe...
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Common pregnancy worries
By Kimberley Smith on 22/11/2011 in Pregnancy & you
Being pregnant is wonderful, but many mums-to-be can’t help worry about the health of their unborn baby, and how what's going on outside could affect the bump
http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk/cl.asp?cn=850Are ultrasounds safe?Yes. No side effects or health concerns have been linked to ultrasounds scans. Studies have shown no problems associated with the procedure. Ultraound is just an ordinary sound but it
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By mina on 08/06/2009 in forum
The picture is cute but pls mummy keep the scissors away from the baby - health and safety. i know!!! looks reall bad lol, i just took the lables of his clothes the took the picture dont worry moved them once picture was taken!!!!
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Michelle Hartley
By Michelle Hartley on 10/08/2007 in member
this is my 2nd pregnancy but this time i am living in spain.the health care is so different to england .i was worried at first but know ok.i am due dec 11th any one else due then be good to chat .
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Cystic Fibrosis check now for all newborns
By Sonia Shields on 11/01/2008 in forum
Please can anyone tell me if the heel prick test is 100%accurate?My baby daughter had it done but is now showing signs of cystic fibrosis and we have been referred back to the hospital.I wanted to ask my health visitor this week but she is off sick
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Health visitors help reduce chances of suffering PND
By Matt Fricker on 18/08/2010 in Your baby and you
New mums who have an assigned health visitor are less likely to suffer from postnatal depression, a new report has found
substantial reduction in the number of NHS health visitor in many areas."Mothers were fortunate if they receive just one home visit from a health visitor," said Professor TerryIf you’re worried about PND, take a look at our post-natal depression info
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Not gaining weight
By maisietoo on 13/11/2008 in forum
My 5 week old who was 11lbs at birth only weighs 10lbs 6ozs. She had her tongue-tie cut two weeks ago. I am breastfeeding. The health visitors have suggested I give her formula top-ups. My doctor says she's not worried and I can carry on as normal
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New Growth Charts for Babies and Children
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/05/2009 in Feeding
New growth charts for babies and young children have been launched which are based on breast-fed babies' progress
All newborn babies and children are issued with a health records book at birth in which new parents can plot key dates such as medical check ups and vaccinations. This book also features growth charts against which a baby's weight progress can
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Baby Health: Common Concerns
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 in Newborn health & safety
Easy to follow advice on what common baby symptoms might mean: coughs, vomiting, diarrhoea, a runny nose, rashes
When to call the doctor With any baby health worry, contact your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 if your baby:Has temperature of 38°C of higherHas forceful, repeated vomiting that continues for more than 24 hoursIs particularly lethargic
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Pregnancy stress link to ADHD
By Sarah Lawson on 29/01/2007 in Pregnancy health & safety
Researchers claim a link between extreme antenatal stress and problems such as ADHD, childhood anxiety and mental ability.
and that pregnant women should not unduly worry. (For example, dreams or daytime worries about the birth, or the health of the baby, or domestic financial arrangements, are completely normal for any woman in pregnancy.)They cited experiences like domestic abuse
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