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Medicines in pregnancy
While there are, in fact, very few over the counter or prescription drugs which are definitely known to be harmful to unborn babies, it is wise to be cautious during pregnancy. Remember that anything you take by mouth, put on your skin, breathe in or inject may either pass through to your baby or change the way your…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged aromatherapy, Baby, chemist, drug, homeopathy, Pharmaceuticals policy, pharmacist, Pharmacy, Pregnant, Prescription drug
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Piles during pregnancy
Piles – or haemorrhoids – are veins in your anus (back passage). People often make jokes about piles, but if you suffer from them they are not at all funny and can be very uncomfortable. Under the influence of pregnancy hormones, the walls and valves of the veins around your anus relax and stretch. Blood flow is sluggish,…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged anus, constipation, Hemorrhoid, itching, Midwife, pain, pharmacist, Pregnancy, Proctology, varicose veins, Vein
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Insect sting soothers
Various creams and sprays are available over the counter to alleviate sting pain. Some are suitable only for babies over one year old. Others do not specify age limitations. Check with your pharmacist which they recommend for your baby. Do not spray near your baby’s eyes, mouth or on to broken skin. If your baby shows symptoms of allergy…
Posted in Baby Health, First Aid
Tagged allergy, first aid, Insect bites and stings, pharmacist, Swelling
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Stub It Out For Your Baby
One in four pregnant women smoke – so why not choose today as the day you give up? It’s No Smoking Day today, so there will be plenty of support to help you make the change. Only 33% of female smokers give up during their pregnancy but you could be among the one in three…
Posted in News, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged Addiction, birth weight, Habits, Miscarriage, pharmacist, Pregnancy, Smoking, Sudden infant death syndrome, Tobacco
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Pregnant women ignoring advice on medications
News archive The latest products and where to find them Product news archive Talk about it in our Discuss, Debate and Deliberate discussion forum 6th October Eighty per cent of expectant women take some form of medication despite advice to the contrary according to a new survey. The study, which is part of the Children of…
Cough Medicines Banned For Under-2s
Cough and cold remedies for children under two are to be pulled from the shelves immediately amid safety fears. At least 100 products will be put under the counter as parents are warned about the danger of giving toddlers potentially fatal overdoses. The dramatic move means popular medicines will effectively be banned for any youngster…
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Tagged Analgesic, Benylin, Codeine, Cough, Cough medicine, David Haslam, fever, Ibuprofen, Opioids, Paracetamol, pharmacist, Pharmacology, Proprietary Association, Rosalind Smyth
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Homeopathic remedies for your baby
Homeopathy works on the principle of treating symptoms with a tiny amount of the substance which would give a healthy person the same symptom, ie treating like with like. Some parents choose to use homeopathic remedies for their baby’s ailments because they believe they are gentler and work with the body’s natural defences. Some basic…
Posted in Baby, Baby Health, Buying for your baby
Tagged Alternative medicine, Arnica, homeopathy, Nelsons, pharmacist, Pseudoscience
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