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Your essential labour checklist
By Babyexpert.com on 15/11/2006 09:52:00
Here's what you'll need to take to hospital for the labour
A copy of your birth plan- give this to the midwife as soon as you arriveTENS machine - if using Massage oil- for soothing your backacheSlippers- hospital floors can be cold when you're pacing up and down. Flipflops can be useful to wear in the shower.Warm socks- to wear if your ...
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Flying with a baby
By Babyexpert.com on 17/04/2007 12:29:00
Taking your little one on a plane? Here are the rules about luggage.
The general rule about hand luggage in these days of heightened airline security is: take as little as possible.But if you are flying with a baby, travelling light is not so easy.Drinks, snacks, wipes, nappies are all essential. So what
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Keep hay fever at bay
By Babyexpert.com on 19/06/2007 15:50:00
If your toddler is prone to hay fever, take these simple steps to control it.
Hay fever rarely affects babies aged under two years, but after that age it becomes more common and often goes hand in hand with other allergies such as asthma and eczema.Snmeezing, watering eyes, snoring and mouth-breathing are all telltale signs of hay fever, caused by an aller...
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Getting over an episiotomy
By Babyexpert.com on 29/10/2007 15:16:00
How long does it take to recover from an episiotomy or tear?
had a very deep tear as well and I had to have quite a few stitches.'I have been very sore at times and have to take laxatives to avoid straining and disturbing my stitches, and need to keep it clean and dry. Post-natally, it's now 16 days later
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Pregnancy bleeding - why it can happen
By Babyexpert.com on 22/10/2008 09:53:00
Bleeding in pregnancy can be harmless, but you should know when to take action
Bleeding in early pregnancy Common causes: ‘Bleeding in the first trimester is pretty common,’ says Patrick O’Brien, consultant obstetrician at University College Hospital, London.‘Many women fear a miscarriage, but it’s not necessarily the case and for most women it will settle ...
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Everybody’s talking at me…
By Babyexpert.com on 10/07/2006 12:57:02
Feeling overwhelmed with all the advice? Take a step back to cut the stress
and your child. Next time someone is giving you well-meaning advice, take a step back and think about it in relation to your baby. Chances are you will know quickly whether their suggestions are useful or not, and you won't need that Tabasco sauce after
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How to ease my pregnancy heartburn?
By Babyexpert.com on 30/04/2008 09:37:00
I'm 15 weeks pregnant and have been taking Gaviscon liquid to try and fight off hideous heartburn and indigestion. Is it safe to take tablets instead, and how else can I ease the discomfort?
GP Rob says: Gaviscon tablets are perfectly safe as the liquid and tablets contain ingredients that are not absorbed into the bloodstream, and so are safe to take during pregnancy.Heartburn occurs in pregnancy because pregnancy hormones relax
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Walk out in winter maternity coats
By Babyexpert.com on 22/11/2011 07:01:00
Walk out in winter maternity coats - take the chill winds in your stride in one of these cosy but stylish winter maternity coats
£80, Yummy Mummy Maternityyummymummymaternity.co.ukWinter maternity coats
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How much folic acid do you need?
By Babyexpert.com on 30/06/2009 16:03:00
You take folic acid from the moment you start trying for a baby - but how much do you need?
If you are trying to conceive, you should already be taking folic acid - and continue to do so until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy.The current advice is to take a daily 400mcg supplement, to help protect your baby from neural tube defects
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Labour positions to try
By Babyexpert.com on 10/04/2007 16:19:00
Giving birth? Don't take it lying down! (That's what the experts say.)
:When your baby is being delivered, you may find this the most comfortable position. It's also proven to reduce the risk of tearing and helps relieve back pain. Take extra pillows with you to hospital so you can put them under your elbows and knees
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