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Am I pregnant?
Some women say they knew they were pregnant before a test was ever taken. But for those who are unsure, there are simple signs to be on the look out for.
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Health and beauty
Modern life is stressful and although pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also take its toll on your body. In addition to gentle exercise there are others things you should take into account that wi . . .
Choking: what to do
Once babies have discovered their hands and learnt to grasp objects they tend to put everything in their mouths.
Keep an eye on your child when he’s eating or playing, in case he puts someth . . .
SIDS (or Cot Death)
SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of a newborn that previously appeared healthy.
Oral yeast infections in babies
Oral yeast infections are common in babies and develop when the yeast candida albicans, which occurs naturally in the mouth, overgrows.
Babies are susceptible because their immune systems ar . . .
Hypoglycaemia in newborns
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose dips below normal and around two in every 1,000 newborn babies develop it, most commonly premature babies, low-birthweight babies and babies born to moms . . .
Failure to thrive
Some children do not grow or gain as much weight as they should. There can be many causes for this condition known as failure to thrive.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome.
We inherit 23 chromosomes from each of our parents, adding up to a total of 46 – but child . . .
Cold sores and children
Although cold sores are common in adults, they’re rare in babies under six months because of antibodies in their systems received from their mothers.
But they can develop them, as co . . .