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The first 48 hours after birth for mum
By Maria Muennich on 03/12/2009 in Labour & birth
Your baby's finally here and the centre of all attention, but what's going on with mum?
caesarian is often followed by pain in the shoulder. If you have very painful wind you might want to use painkillers - talk to your doctor about what is safe if you are breastfeeding - and warm drinks such as peppermint tea can help (but if you
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What if I can't breastfeed?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2007 in Breast and bottle feeding
There are several reasons why a mum may not want, or be able to breastfeed, and what happens then?
bottle safely.Once you have decided to bottle feed, for whatever reason, then try not to let anyone else make you feel guilty about your decision. All things being equal, yes, breast is best, but the best way to feed your own baby is the one which you
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Coping with backache as a new mum
By Maria Muennich on 27/07/2007 in Your baby and you
Backache is a very common problem for new mums, but there are steps you can take to prevent it
. The same goes for carrying your baby: it's very important to carry her close into to your body where you can best support her weight.Use a baby carrier or slingCarrying your baby is good for her in many ways, but for it to also be safe for your back
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Baby development: Your eighteen-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 07/09/2007 in Your baby and you
Half-way to two! Achievement mounts on achievement as we look at the no word, and how to avoid it
the issue or allow her to do what it is she's determined to do - sweep the floor, take off her coat, put on her socks - at least sometimes, rather than always saying no. Giving her plenty of scope to safely test her own limits can help avoid clashes of will
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Baby development: Your twenty-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 20/09/2007 in Your baby and you
Let's pretend
there, and that she is always protected and kept safe by you or someone else who loves her. If you need to leave your child then it's best to tell her that you are going, give her an idea of when you'll be back - after the next game / after lunch
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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 in Pregnancy health & safety
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
during pregnancy: You will need the help of your doctor to come off the drug safely, with he appropriate therapy, without putting your baby at risk.Amphetamines (such as ecstasy), Ketamines, LSD and PSPAs the wide-scale use of amphetamines as recreational
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What is an episiotomy?
By Maria Muennich on 28/08/2008 in Scans, tests and classes
How and when this surgical cut during labour is performed, why it may sometimes be considered necessary and what you can do to avoid having one
.Take painkillers if you need to - there's no point in putting up with the pain unnecessarily. If you're breastfeeding then ask your doctor for painkillers that are safe to take while breastfeeding.Witch hazel or Arnica tablets - may help reduce the swelling
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Pregnancy the second time around
By Maria Muennich on 28/09/2009 in Second time pregnancy
How will this second pregnancy differ from your first, and what should you be particularly aware of?
be tempted to be more lax with avoiding potentially harmful foods this time around, but do remember that the guidelines for eating and drinking safely are exactly the same with this pregnancy and do consider any risk that you take with food.Your partner
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New mum - help and support
By Maria Muennich on 01/10/2009 in Your baby and you
New mum in need of a little advice and support? You're not alone, find out more about the ups and downs of new motherhood here
to any relationship, so it's worth thinking about how you can stay intimate without sex. And when you do get around to starting thinking about sex again, have a read up on what's safe, comfortable and normal for sex after baby arrives
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No Sex!!!
By Louise Watkins on 10/04/2008 in forum
about the whole thing, but from what i heard and gathered up information, sex really safe and very helpfull for the baby, its keeps the blood flowing through the umbilicul cord and the baby will get an extra boost of nutriants such as iron and folic
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