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Be a fit mum-to-be
By Babyexpert.com on 05/06/2006 16:05:00
Find out which exercise is good during pregnancy, and what to avoid, with fitness guru Melinda Nicci.
- but make sure you get advice on what's safe from a trainer.Are there any sports I should avoid?Steer clear of contact sports such as hockey or netball as there's a risk of injury. Squash is risky due to all the rapid twisting and turning and avoid cycling
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Pregnancy health: what to eat in the heat
By amanda pauley on 17/04/2013 10:34:49
Our experts explain how to avoid food hazards if you are pregnant during the summer months...
After the misery of the winter months, many of us can’t wait for summer to arrive so we can get outside with family and friends, and enjoy sunny picnics, barbecues and other al fresco treats. But when the weather is warm, it’s important to take extra care over what you eat.“Pregn...
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Pelvic floor exercises
By Babyexpert.com on 02/07/2007 15:43:00
Do your pelvic floor exercises through pregnancy and beyond to avoid problems later on.
In the last few weeks of your pregnancy it's common to leak some urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh or lift something heavy. It's caused by the sheer weight of the baby and the relaxing effect of progesterone.For many women, the leaking will continue for some time after the birt...
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Eating oily fish during pregnancy can beat baby blues
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2011 11:37:00
A new study suggests oily fish could be the key to avoiding post-natal depression.
Its well known that Omega 3 is good for growing babies brain development, but new research shows it can be beneficial for pregnant women too. Omega 3, found in oily fish such as salmon, could cut a womans odds of developing post-natal depression, says a study carried out by ...
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New warning over cot death and sharing a bed with babies
By Nicola Pearson on 21/05/2013 10:24:58
Researchers say 40% of cot deaths could be avoided if babies sleep in their own cots
own cot for sleep.According to the BBC, Unicef UK has said it is concerned that any guidance that recommends the total avoidance of bed-sharing could end up forcing parents into much riskier practices such as feeding in armchairs or sofas where
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8 steps to evening peace
By Babyexpert.com on 06/04/2006 11:28:00
Establish a bedtime routine for your baby early on and youll avoid problems later
Do you dread the hours between 6pm and 10pm? Perhaps it's because you're spending all your time running up and down stairs desperately trying to calm your fractious baby and get her to sleep. Nearly every new mum has been there, but there are ways you can help your baby learn it'...
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When can I give my baby...?
By Babyexpert.com on 18/11/2008 12:23:00
First foods for baby should be easy to digest and unlikely to cause an allergy. But what foods should you definitely avoid in the early days of weaning?
First foods for baby should be easy to digest and unlikely to cause an allergy. But what foods should you definitely steer clear of in the early days of weaning? When can I give my baby...?
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My babys due on Christmas day
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 14:38:00
Q: Of all the days, my babys due on 25 December! Is there any way I can avoid giving birth on Christmas Day?
Midwife Nikki replies: No, unfortunately not. But you may be comforted to know that only 5% of babies actually arrive when they're supposed to. Your due date is just a guide to when your baby is likely to be born, so it's called an ‘estimated due date' or EDD. Many women go into ...
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I couldn't deliver my placenta
By Babyexpert.com on 16/08/2006 10:50:00
Q: My first labour went reasonably smoothly, except I couldnt deliver the placenta and it was removed surgically. Why did this happen and is there a way I can avoid it happening again?
means the placenta has to be surgically removed. Another factor that's easy to avoid is a full bladder in the third stage of labour. The risk of this lessens with your second baby, however, as labour is usually much quicker and the baby's head is less
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Why did I miscarry?
By Babyexpert.com on 08/01/2008 17:14:00
Over the last year Ive had a two miscarriages. Just before each, Ive had a sore, dry throat during the night. Is this significant? And, do you have advice on avoiding a third miscarriage?
are to stop smoking if you smoke and try to avoid intercourse in early pregnancy. Make sure you inform your GP early in your next pregnancy so you can have closer monitoring.For more information and support and advice, log onto www
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