All babies are unique and develop their motor skills according to their own timeline. However there are warning signs to look for in case these skills such as sitting and crawling are too delayed and you need to seek advice from your paediatrician. Newborn Babies to Three Months Old – at three months old your […]
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Many women get urinary infections whilst they are pregnant. Treatment is nearly always necessary because risk of the infection developing into a kidney infection is high. Antibiotics are prescribed to cure the infection and to prevent further complications. Urine infections are normally caused by bacteria from your
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A condition which causes women to experience recurring pelvic pain and mobility difficulties during their pregnancy is known as PGP (Pelvic Girdle Pain) and was formerly referred to as SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction). This is a fairly common pregnancy complication and the pain it causes can
Most babies under a year old are perfectly content to spend most if not all of their time with their parents. In fact, their social habits during this time are so unpredictable that trying to get them out among other people is sometimes more trouble than it is worth. Toward the end of that first
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If you are worried your partner may be suffering from PND look out for the following symptoms. Your partner may feel: • Tearful • Exhausted • Trapped • A sense of hopelessness • Guilty • Lonely • Miserable • Anxious It can be difficult for you to understand why your partner has postnatal depression so
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There is so much to think about when you are preparing for a new baby. The first week is full of joy and exhaustion so to help yourself and your family, here is a simple guide of things to do before and after your little one has arrived. If you are having a hospital birth
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The second half of a baby’s first year is a time of much joy and relief for new parents. The baby becomes more regular in her patterns, she begins to learn how to communicate her needs, and she no longer cries for seemingly no reason. But even though things tend to be relatively smooth in
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There are differing opinions as to whether it is safe to dye your hair whilst you are pregnant. Only limited research has been carried out so there is not much evidence to prove that it is dangerous. It is generally advised to wait until your second trimester when your baby’s development is less vulnerable. In
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Recent research indicates that babies born by C-sections could be at a higher risk of becoming obese later on in their lives than those babies delivered naturally. The report suggesting this is in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and indicates that this could be because the child is not exposed to beneficial bacteria within
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In a loving household with a decent amount of social activity, a baby will naturally learn how to talk. Every baby is different. Some say their first words at seven or eight months old and are communicating basic things by the end of their first year, while others never make significant progress until well into
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