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Ask the obstetrician – how much weight should I gain?

May 17, 2012

Q. I am pregnant with my first baby and would like to know how much weight I should gain over the course of my pregnancy?   A. There is no correct answer to this question. As a rough guide, a weight gain of approximately 10kg is normal and acceptable. Remember that your body goes through [...]

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Ask the nutritionist – dealing with a fussy eater

May 15, 2012

Q.  I seem to have daily battles with my five-year-old when it comes to mealtimes. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, she will just pick at it until I eventually end up giving her convenience foods, which I know are less nutritious, but sometimes I’m just happy she is eating something – anything. What can [...]

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Ask the physiotherapist – varicose veins

May 8, 2012

Q. Have you any tips to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy? A. Many women first develop varicose veins, or find that they get worse, during pregnancy. Varicose veins are swollen veins that may bulge near the surface of the skin in your legs or elsewhere in the body. Tiny blood vessels near the surface of [...]

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Ask the nutritionist – fertility boosting foods

May 3, 2012

Q. My partner and I are hoping to conceive within the next six months. I generally tend to eat a healthy diet but do you have any nutritional tips I can pass on to him?   A. Yes, absolutely! One of the first things that I would encourage you both to do is to reduce [...]

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Ask the expert – is swaddling recommended?

March 16, 2012

Q. Is swaddling recommended and, if so, up to what age is it safe? I’ve read that it can be too restricting, as baby can’t move their arms. A. Swaddling, the art of snugly wrapping your baby in a blanket for warmth and security, can keep them from being disturbed by their own startle and [...]

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Everything you need to know about fertility

February 24, 2012

Most of us assume that when we’re mentally ready to conceive, our body will follow suit. Unfortunately, that’s far from the case. DR GILLIAN LOCKWOOD outlines the facts about fertility, so you can make informed choices. In a recent survey, 92 per cent of people aged 18 to 23 said that they wanted to be [...]

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Ask the expert – single pregnancy support

February 24, 2012

Q. I’m pregnant with my first baby but the father and I are no longer together. I feel scared and alone – is there any support organisations for single pregnant mums?   A. Pregnancy can be overwhelming experience for everyone so it’s important to know that you are not alone. Your GP can give you [...]

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Ask the physiotherapist – carpal tunnel syndrome

February 17, 2012

Q. I am 22 weeks pregnant and lately I have been having a strange tingling feeling in my hands. What is causing this?   A. These sensations are caused by carpal tunnel syndrome which is prevalent in pregnant women. Symptoms usually affect both hands and can appear at any time, but they are more likely [...]

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