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10 point plan for new mums
First steps After your baby is born, your health visitor will run a "postnatal group" where you can go and chat to the health visitor, get your baby weighed and meet other mums wit...read more
10 tips for happy breastfeeding
When it comes to breastfeeding, the most important thing you can do for yourself and your baby is to REST. Resting allows for your body to produce nourishing breast milk. Often we feel a huge surge of energy...read more
6 good reasons to breastfeed
Here are just some of the many good reasons why you should breastfeed your baby: Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. Breast milk has just the right amo...read more
A-Z pregnancy tips
Avoid exposure to toxic substances and chemicals --- such as cleaning solvents, lead and mercury, some insecticides, and paint. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to paint fumes. Be sure to see your doctor...read more
Adressing low birth weight infants
New Jersey is one of the richest states in the nation. One of its health indicators, low birth weight, places it in the same category as poor, impoverished countries. What is low birth weight? Why is it a con...read more
All about breastfeeding
First Feed It is important that your baby latched on as soon after birth as she wants to, infact if you have a normal drug free delivery and your baby is delivered directly onto your stomach, she should instinctively mak...read more
Babies poisoned in the womb
Babies in the womb are being exposed to a shocking cocktail of chemicals that can cause cancer in later life and have gender-bending qualities, research has revealed. Tests on blood taken from the ...read more
Bottle feeding: an introduction
Most mothers offer a bottle feed to their baby at some time. Even those who breast feed may use bottles and teats for expressed milk.Bottles and teats must be scrupulously clean. It is best t...read more
Breast milk and infant weight gain, is there any relation?
Among the most common concerns new parents have are infant feeding and weight gain. Here are some pearls of wisdom to ease the minds of parents during the first several months of their newborns' lives. The Am...read more
Breastfed babies are happy babies
This is the best form of nourishment for your baby but do not worry if you cannot breastfeed - your baby will not be harmed. Follow your mid wife/ health visitor's instructions for Bottle Feeding.read moreBreastfeeding by vegetarian mothers
You can breast-feed healthily on a vegetarian diet. You can even breast-feed on a vegan diet - after all, cows don't drink milk. If you are breast-feeding, try to keep to a similar diet to that which you had ...read more
Bringing up a baby
Birth - 6 months From birth to 6 months all of the baby's nutritional needs can be met through breast milk. If mothers choose to change to bottle-feeding before the age of 6 months, Farleys ...read more
Brining up your child vegetarian
It's amazing how people who wouldn't dream of telling you how to conduct your marriage or your finances are quite happy to wade in with advice (or instructions) on child rearing. Nothing excites people's minds more than heari...read more
Can hormones prevent premature birth?
Premature birth is the biggest single cause of death and disability in babies. Recent studies suggest the hormone progesterone can cut the risk of preterm labour. By studying exactly how prog...read more
Care for a premature baby
Do premature babies need special care? Yes, babies born prematurely (before the due date) may need special care during their first 2 years, especially if they were very small at birth (less than 3 pounds). H...read more
Choosing a midwife
Midwives have a wide variety of practice styles. Choosing the right one for you may present some unique challenges. Where you birth goes hand in hand with the person with whom you choose to birth. The first d...read more
Choosing child care
Types of childcare Live-in nannies live with the family they are working for, who provide them with food and a private bedroom in addition to their salary. Daily nannies come to t...read more
Common illnesses
Autism Autism affects the way a child communicates and relates to other people. Early signs include not fixing his or her eyes on your face, resisting being cuddled, and a delay in speaking and hyperactivity...read more
Do's and dont's of preganancy in allergy prone mothers
Pregnant mothers should: Not smoke cigarettes and avoid passive smoking. Avoid excessive alcohol intake. Avoid allergy provoking foods such as peanuts, nuts, sesame, eggs and fish. Avo...read more
Eye tests for children
It is recommended that children have regular eye tests from the age of 6 months - or even before if there is a family history of sight problems such as squints or ‘lazy eyes'. While par...read more
Feeding problems for babies with Down's Syndrome
Babies with Down’s Syndrome have a tendency to early feeding problems possibly as a result of poor muscle tone, and babies with a heart problem also tend to have problems as they tire e...read more
Frequently asked questions about formula feeding
How often should I feed my baby? Experts suggest that you let your baby choose his own routine - how often and how much. As a general guideline between birth and six months your baby will need an average...read more
General information about breastfeeding
How can I tell my baby is getting enough milk? Signs to look out for are: Frequent wet/dirty nappies Taking regular feeds - (average 8-12 feeds in 24hrs) Baby is active, alert has a good ...read more
Growing feet
At birth your baby's feet are totally different to yours. They have fewer bones and they are much softer and malleable. They will continue to change until your child is around 18 years old. At this time theHaving healthy babies
In the past 10 years, scientific research has uncovered new and exciting information about some of the possible causes of developmental problems, including speech-language delays, autism, attention deficits and learning disab...read more
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