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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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Ask the nutritionist – stretch mark remedies

February 17, 2012

Q. I am in the last trimester of pregnancy and am developing stretch marks. Is there anything I can do to help with these? A.  Stretch marks can be a sign of Zinc deficiency. Make sure you are taking a pregnancy multivitamin with a good dosage of Zinc, e.g. 15mg. Ensure you are eating plenty of zinc-rich [...]

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Ask the physiotherapist – upper spine pain

February 1, 2012

Q. What is causing the pain in my upper spine that gets worse when I sit for long periods at my desk at work? A. The upper (thoracic) spine is a common area of pain during pregnancy and should be promptly treated. The upper spine has to support the weight of the growing breasts and [...]

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Ask the nutritionist – dairy intolerance

February 1, 2012

Q. My eight-year-old son has developed an allergy to dairy and I am worried he is not getting enough calcium in his diet. A. Unfortunately dairy intolerances are on the increase. Lactose, a naturally forming sugar in milk, can be difficult to break down and digest. Dairy, however, is not the only source of calcium [...]

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Ask the expert – overprotective parenting

January 27, 2012

Q. My child recently had an accident and we spent a lot of time with him in hospital. Thankfully he is home now and on the mend but I constantly feel anxious and keep checking on him. I’ve always been a fairly relaxed parent and I know my over-protectiveness is not good for either of [...]

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Ask the expert – pregnancy depression

January 20, 2012

Q. I am 13 weeks pregnant but since I’ve discovered the good news I’ve felt a bit lost and alone. I don’t understand why I feel like this – myself and my husband really want this baby. Do other mums feel this way?  A. You’re not alone in feeling this way. While pregnancy can be [...]

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Ask the expert – dealing with child anxiety

January 13, 2012

Q. Just before finishing up for the summer my five-year old started complaining of feeling sick in the morning and didn’t want to go into school. She didn’t appear too ill and I have spoken to her teacher and she is getting on well in class. Could this just be a phase and what can [...]

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Ask the physio – elbow pain

December 22, 2011
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Q.  I’ve started to notice pain in both elbows when i’m lifting my four month- old baby out of his cot. What could this be and how can i relieve it? A.  The posture commonly adopted by new mums when breastfeeding results in the lengthening and weakening of the muscles that support the shoulder blades.this [...]

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