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Question: Vomiting baby
Q: ”For the last three or four feeds, approximately 20 minutes after she has finished, my baby daughter has been very sick, bringing up all the breastmilk she has just taken. I have tried winding her after her feed, but she does not seem to shift any wind. Is it normal for babies to throw up…
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Tagged Baby, Breastfeeding, Reflux, vomiting
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Pregnancy symptoms: Am I pregnant?
What that the symptoms of pregnancy? We explain what some of the signs are for the early stages stages of pregnancy. Pregnancy Symptom Time of appearance Other possible causes Delay of menstruation Duration of pregnancy Excessive weight gain or loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, going off the birth control pill or breast feeding. Nausea…
Aromatherapy in labour
Aromatherapy massage can provide relaxation and relief to women in the first stage of labour, according to the results of a long-term study of more than 8000 expectant mums. Along with more conventional forms of pain relief, women in the first stage of labour were offered essential oils, dropped onto a slip of paper or…
Urine infections in pregnancy – Cystitis
Infections of the urinary tract (kidney, bladder and connecting tubes) are more common during pregnancy than at other times. There are two types of infection – cystitis (infection of the bladder), and pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys). Pyelonephritis is much more serious than cystitis, but cystitis may develop into pyelonephritis if not treated properly. There are a number of…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged bladder, burning sensation, causes, Cystitis, fever, infection, Pregnancy, preterm labour, pyelonephritis, treatment, Urine infection, vomiting
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Travel during pregnancy – at your destination
Now I’m here You may find that you are getting tired more easily so what better time to relax, chill and enjoy some pampering than on your holiday. To make life easier, remember some simple points: You will get hungrier than before so have frequent small meals. You may need the toilet more often than usual so…
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Tagged blood clots, chills, chloasma, Deep vein thrombosis, fatigue, fever, headache, Hyperemesis gravidarum, illness, infection, Malaria, nausea, Pregnancy, prickly heat, tiredness, travel tips, vomiting
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Infertility Treatments : Ovulation Stimulation
Ovulation Stimulation The first step for many couples is a course of drugs to help stimulate and regularise ovulation. Clomiphene citrate (brand names are Clomid and Serophene) is a synthetic drug taken in tablet form, usually once a day between Days 2 and 6 of the woman’s cycle, with the aim of stimulating her ovaries into ovulation.…
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Tagged Citrates, Clomid, Clomifene, Clomiphene citrate, conceive, Fertility, Infertility, Menstrual cycle, ovaries, Ovulation, Serophene, vomiting
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Vomiting
Few children reach school age without having at least one dose of vomiting and/or diarrhoea. The two most common culprits are viral infections or bacteria attacking the intestine. One of the most common viral causes of vomiting in young children is rotavirus – the name given to a group of viruses that are passed on very easily from child…
Is your crying baby ill?
When babies are inconsolable, parents begin to wonder if their baby is ill. It is important to reassure yourself, so do not be embarrassed or afraid to consult your doctor or health visitor if you feel there is something wrong. Contact your doctor for advice if: Your baby has a fever He is drowsy He…
Festive food plan for mums-to-be
Folic acid take a supplement (400mcg per day) until the 12th week of pregnancy (ideally you’ve been taking these supplements before you became pregnant too) as it’s essential for the wellbeing of your baby. This is the ideal season to stock up on lots of green veg so have a big helping of brussel sprouts, which are bursting with…
Chiropractic for babies
Imagine the scenario; you’ve fed and winded your baby, changed his nappy, made sure he’s not too hot or too cold, soothed and comforted him, sung his favourite lullabies, and still he’s unsettled. In fact, he’s downright miserable. For many of you, this scene doesn’t need imagining – you’re living it on a daily basis. However, the reason…
