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Health visitors: what to expect when you become a mum

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Eating your crusts has health benefits MadeForMums

WEBEating your crusts has health benefits. Shunning the edges of your sandwich could leave you more at risk of bowel cancer, Indian scientists claim. Kyrsty Hazell. Your mum …

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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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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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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 MadeForMums

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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Free printable baby diary MadeForMums

WEBFree printable baby diary. Record your new baby's sleep habits, feeding patterns, crying and more - with a baby diary approved by Supernanny's Jo Frost. "A filled in baby log …

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C-section scars and post-birth stitches: 12 healing tips

WEBAnd Melissa, who had a C-section, says salty water is a good wound-cleaning choice: "I would recommend cleaning with boiled salty water and cotton wool while healing." 3. …

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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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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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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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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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Guide to drinks for your baby at 10-12 months MadeForMums

WEBJuice. Juice can be a good source of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, and can help to keep your baby hydrated if she’s dropping her milk feeds but isn’t keen on drinking water. But …

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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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5 books for teaching your little one where babies come from

WEBThis is a lovely book, designed to inform and educate while remaining reassuring. Highly recommended. Age: 3-5. Price: £9.99. Available from: The Works. 2. Where Willy Went. …

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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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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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