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Health visitors: what to expect when you become a mum

All health visitors are trained nurses or midwives who then take an extra year of training to become a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or health visitor. They usually visit parents … See more

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Boost your unborn baby’s health MadeForMums

WEBTaking a daily 400mcg folic acid supplement until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy helps protect your baby from neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. It’s a good idea …

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Placenta: what it is, how it works, what's normal and what's not

WEBThe main roles of the placenta are: To deliver oxygen, nutrients and antibodies from your blood to your developing baby. To transfer carbon dioxide and …

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Your child’s Red Book

WEBKarin Joyce. When your baby is around 10 days old, your Health Visitor will give you his Personal Child Health Record, or ‘Red Book’. This holds medical information about your …

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Decoding the red book MadeForMums

WEBWe guide you through how to use it. Shortly before or just after your baby is born, your health visitor will give you a free Personal Child Health Record (PCHR), more …

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Does it matter what size your bump is

WEBThe fact is, there's no perfect size for your bump. And size is no indication of your baby's weight, either. "Mums-to-be are forever comparing bumps,' says midwife Lorna Bird. …

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21 amazing facts about your pregnant body

WEBChanges in food likes and dislikes in pregnancy are connected with your sense of smell and not your sense of taste. Ninety per cent of your ability to taste is actually connected with …

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Bleeding in early pregnancy: what's normal and what's not

WEBA subchorionic haematoma is the medical term for bleeding, or a build-up of blood, between the wall of your uterus and the sac of membranes which are protecting …

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Use highchair harnesses to prevent injuries, warn experts

WEBThe safest highchair restraint is a five-point harness - rather than the three-point harness in the picture above. Teach your child that her highchair is for mealtimes only, and not for …

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6 nuts you SHOULD eat in pregnancy MadeForMums

WEBIn particular Dr Emma recommends the following 6 nuts: 1. Almonds. Almonds are the edible fruit of the almond tree which grow mainly in the Middle East. …

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Writing a birth plan Birth plan template MadeForMums

WEBMention any special needs you have, such as a disability or a medical condition. Show a draft to your partner, friends and relatives for feedback. Make sure …

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Guide to drinks for your baby at 7-9 months MadeForMums

WEBJuice. If your baby refuses water and you feel she needs a non-milk drink, stick to plain, unsweetened fruit juice, which has been diluted with water. At this age, it's …

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How safe are BabyBjörn baby carriers

WEBAccording to the Swedish brand, it does. Very aware of the criticism being levied against its carriers BabyBjörn says it has consulted medical experts and can confirm its carriers are …

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Gripe water for babies: is it safe

WEBGripe water is a mixture containing dill seed oil. It was first made in the 1850s by an English pharmacist William Woodward who used it for treating "fen fever". The …

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Coughing when pregnant: expert GP advice MadeForMums

WEBThe hormones of pregnancy, plus the weight of your baby bump can put extra strain on your pelvic floor – which is a hammock of muscles that supports the …

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Baby poo chart by age in colour and consistency MadeForMums

WEBTo help you make sense of the myriad poo hues and textures you may see in your baby's nappies over their first 6 months (and more), we have – with the expert …

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Best baby monitors for 2024

WEBBest baby monitors at a glance. Best Wi-Fi free baby monitor: LeapFrog LF920HD 7 inch HD video baby monitor, £179.99 £149.99 at Mamas and Papas. Best …

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Family health, bathtime and skincare products

WEBSilver — Nala’s Baby Body Wash & Shampoo Vanilla Cloud, £5.75. Best for: A moisturising all-in-one baby shampoo and body wash. In the words of parent tester …

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