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Backache in pregnancy

Backache is very common in pregnancy, affecting one in every two women, especially in the later stages. There are two main causes. First, as your baby grows, the increasing weight of your abdomen tends to pull your lower spine forwards, so that it is curved. This puts a strain on your lower back muscles. As your lower spine…

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The benefits of baby carrying

Most parents own some form of baby carrier, yet despite this more than eight in ten parents in the UK transport their babies by pushchair rather than carrying them. But what exactly does baby carrying involve and should we do more of it? We talk to chiropractor, Julian Keel (pictured right carrying his 7 month old daughter in a…

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Cheerful child at the doctor.

Home Births Awards 2006 Runners up

Sara Keel says it was her kind and understanding midwives, coupled with her supportive husband that led to the positive and happy home birth of daughter Lauren. Our midwives were gentle, knowledgeable and encouraging. But above all, what made them extra special was their attitude, approach and understanding that it was me having this baby, not them. Qualities sadly lacking…

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