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Pregnancy shopping list
By Louise Rogers on 09/11/2007 in Products
Some parents-to-be don't like to buy nursery products until close to the due date, but what should you buy now, and what should you budget for?
room as you for the first few months (though not in your bed).Baby bath (or support to use in your bath if you prefer).Nappy creamBaby toiletries though in the early weeks just water is fine for topping and tailing, and for baths, even to wash through
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Review: Athena Muscle Toner
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/05/2007 in Baby Reviews
Exercising your pelvic floor muscles is important but not easy to get right. Now this handy device can do it for you.
the principle of pulling up your muscles as if trying to stop a flow of wee, do not always work. Many women simply tense their buttock muscles and don't exercise the muscles inside.Signs of slack pelvic musclesAfter the birth and for many months or years ahead
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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 in Newborn health & safety
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
as possible. If in doubt, simply consult your own doctor first, discussing your own medical history with him.One of the reasons why it is now deemed preferable to solely breastfeed up to six months, is because this appears to help reduce the likelihood of food
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Tips for saving money with a new baby
By Maria Muennich on 24/09/2009 in Your baby and you
A new baby can be a huge expense, but it needn't necessarily be so...
expensive, so find one that fits your budget and test them out before buying several. If you do use cloth nappies you can use cloth wipes too and save even more. Make your own baby food - Once your baby begins to move on to solids after about six months you
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Birth stories: Labour without drugs
By Susan Lawson on 21/04/2008 in Labour & birth
Conventional pain relief? Not for us!
Susan Lawson, 35, from Bristol, is partner to Greig and mum to three-year-old Noah and six-month-old Barnie. After seeing her best friend Tessa’s peaceful home birth, she followed suit and hired a birthing pool for both her deliveries. Birth
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Fear of Pain in Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/10/2008 in Labour & birth
When you are pregnant it can be daunting to think what's ahead – here's a few tips to overcome that fear
the birthday cards I would need to send off for about the following six weeks - it helped me feel more ready!)Understand your options If you are having your baby at a clinic or in hospital, you'll find that seeing the labour rooms will help you picture more
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Birth: Tearing and Episiotomies
By ThinkBaby on 26/05/2009 in Labour & birth
Having a baby can be painful if you tear or need an episiotomy, but knowing about it now could help minimise the risk during labour
inhale.5.Stretch six times in each direction. Alternate leg position and repeat with the other hand.Q&A: tearing and episiotomyWhy might I tear?When you are pushing your baby out, your perineum (the skin and muscle between your vagina and back passage
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Overcoming Fear of Childbirth
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/11/2009 in Labour & birth
If you are worried about the pain you might have to go through in labour and birth, check out our reassuring tips
the birthday cards I would need to send off for about the following six weeks - it helped me feel more ready!)Understand your options If you are having your baby at a clinic or in hospital, you'll find that seeing the labour rooms will help you picture more
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Why your labour is overdue - and what happens next
By Kyrsty Hazell on 19/08/2010 in Labour & birth
Your due date has come and gone, there’s no signs of labour, you’re still pregnant! Here’s what you need to know about going overdue – and how you might help bring on labour…
weeks).The only flaw, which may be why many women seem to go overdue, is that not all women have 28-day menstrual cycles, and you could conceive in months that have up to 31 days.“A normal pregnancy is anything between 38-42 weeks,” says midwife Sue
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Sex drive? I know I left it here somewhere!!
By karen willis on 05/01/2008 in forum
where has my drive gone?
hi allanyone else completely lost their sex drive? im on baby no.6 and each time i get pregnant my libido goes on holiday for 9 months!!anyone got any tips on self help (oh er missus!) or herbs etc?? my poor hubbys getting desperate! thanks guys xx
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