babies and children
10 facts about pets, allergies and kids
Your child has sneezed again. That was number 26 for the day and you’re beginning to get a bit desperate. You are hesitant to put your child on medication permanently, but something has to be done. But before you do anything drastic, try and find out what it is that’s triggering ...read more
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 with new babies. These mums will be going through the same experiences...read more
10 steps to recover from a postnatal depression
Could you have postnatal depression? If you feel something isn't right and maybe hasn't been right for some time, be prepared to look at whether you may have postnatal depression. The first step is allowing yourself to admit something isn't right. There are no prizes for su...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 after our baby is born. However, this energy is created to help th...read more
7 ways to help the child who stutters
Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. Wait a few seconds after your child finishes speaking before you begin to speak. Your own slow, relaxed speech will be far more effective than any criticism or advice such as "slow dow...read more
Acupuncture: pain relief during labour
There are various ways of giving pain relief during labour including epidural injections, gas and air, TENS machine, massage and acupuncture.Until the 1970s, acupuncture was very rarely used for the relief of pain in labour and delivery because, in accordanc...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 make her way up your body and latch herself onto your left nip...read more
Are stuttering therapies succesful?
We hear from many parents who are concerned that stuttering therapy may not help their child. If your child has stuttered longer than a year, it is less likely that the stuttering will ever go away completely. However, a speech pathologist who is knowledgeable about stutteri...read more
Are u pregnant?
If you are trying for a baby, the first thing that you want to know is how long will it take to become pregnant. Unfortunately there is no answer to that question. It depends on a number of factors Age Current treatments General Health Repro...read more
Are you ready to be a father ?
Some feelings Finding out your girlfriend is pregnant may take you by surprise and it is normal to feel a range of emotions such as disbelief, anger, joy or happiness. There are a number of options available to you and your girlfriend. Talking these over with your girlfrien...read more
Asthma management plan
Once your child has been diagnosed asthmatic, you and your doctor should write up an Asthma Management Plan. These plans vary according to the child and the severity of their asthma.The plan should cover: how to recognise the signs of an attack, and w...read more
Asthma symptoms in children
Symptoms in children are similar to that of adults. Your child may experience wheezing or breathlessness, especially when playing or running around with their friends. Persistent coughing is common at night or after exercise. A tight-chested feeling may be described as somet...read more
Asthma treatments for children
If you have read our treatment section you will know that there are two types of drugs: relievers and preventers. The first type - relievers - open the airway and treat the attack, bringing relief. The second type of drug - preventers - help...read more
Asthma, a leading cause of school absenteeism
Allergies are a common condition that occurs in about 20 percent of children in the United States. Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood, affecting more than 3 million children in the United States alone. Allergies and asthma are leading causes of s...read more
Asthma: how to handle it at school?
Let the school know that your child has asthma and what medication she may need to take while she is at school. Provide the school with an Asthma Action Plan which gives them instructions on what to do when your child presents with asthma. The smaller the ch...read more
Asthma: increasing at a worrying rate
Asthma is one of the most common medical conditions in the world. In this country alone, one adult in 25 and one child in seven gets the irritating cough and breathlessness typical of asthma. Research shows that it is increasing at a worryin...read more
Azoospermia-what is it?
Azoospermia is the complete absence of sperm in the semen and as such means that a man will be completely infertile. The diagnosis of azoospermia is sometimes still made even though as many as 500,000 sperm per ml of semen may have been seen because it is extremely unlikely ...read more
Babies and eczema
What is eczema? Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a very common skin disorder. It is characterised by itchiness (pruritus), redness (erythema), and tiny blisters (vesiculation) that appear in patches and plaques on the skin surface. The severity of eczem...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 umbilical cords of nearly 30 new born babies and from more...read more
Baby changing
The safest place to change a baby’s nappy is on the floor. You can use a special mat or an old towel on top of a waterproof sheet. If you use a changing unit or change your baby on another high surface, make sure you have everything to hand before you start. Never leav...read more
Back pain: when to call a doctor
Contact your doctor promptly if back pain results from a fall or blow to the back. Otherwise, contact your doctor if pain does not improve after about a week.Infrequently, back pain can signal a serious medical problem. Consult your doctor if you have back p...read more
Bottle feeding
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 to reserve a bottle brush solely for the use of cleaning baby's bottles, and the teat...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 to reserve a bottle brush solely for the use of cleaning baby's bott...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 American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding dur...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. Breast fed babies enjoy what is exactly right for them...read more
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