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Honey may aid conception

Known as the Nectar of the Gods, honey has long been held in esteem for its medicinal and antiviral properties but, according to at least one beekeeper and several researchers around the world, it is also of great benefit for people struggling to conceive. Who put the honey in honeymoon?! Have you ever wondered just where this word…

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Headaches in pregnancy

Some women suffer headaches, especially early in pregnancy. These may be caused by widening of blood vessels in the brain. Low blood sugar levels may also cause headaches. Migraines may get worse in pregnancy – or a lot better. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to continue with your usual medication. Tension headaches are…

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Help for babies with ‘flat head’

2nd March 2005 A new not-for-profit organisation, Headstart, has been launched to help babies with a condition known as plagiocephaly, a flattened area at the back of the head. Plagiocephaly is on the increase partly due to the ‘back to sleep’ campaign which encourages parents to put their babies to sleep on their backs. Whilst…

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Pregnancy weight gain increases cancer risk

10 April 2002 Gaining more than 50lb during pregnancy and not managing to lose it after giving birth could put women at greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, researchers claim. A study carried out by experts from the Lombardi Cancer Centre looked at over 27,000 breast cancer patients in Finland. They found…

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