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If you have any questions regarding any aspect of your pregnancy, new baby or toddler please send your questions and we will do our very best to answer them for you. Email us at asktheexpert@ashville.com or write to us at maternity & infant,  Ashville Media Group, Old Stone Building, Blackhall Green, Dublin 7.

Ask the Nutritionist – Should I Take Arnica?

December 21, 2012

 Q. I’ve heard that taking arnica can be beneficial – should this be taken before or after birth?  A. The homeopathic remedy arnica is useful for bruising after birth. It is safe to take after pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding and can even be beneficial to your baby, as its healing properties will be carried in [...]

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Ask the Dietitian – Milk for Toddlers

December 14, 2012

Q. My son is 11 months and is on regular infant formula milk from bottles. I know it is recommended to stop bottles around a year but I’m not sure what milk I should change to? A. Babies should be encouraged to use a cup from about six months old. The use of bottles should [...]

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Ask the Physiotherapist – What is Tummy Time?

December 11, 2012

Q. I was told by my nurse that my two week old baby needs to do tummy time. Why is this so important? A. Tummy time gives babies a break from being on their backs. It is a very important part of baby’s development and should be part of their daily routine. Babies’ skulls are [...]

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Ask the Nutritionist – Bringing Down High Cholesterol

December 7, 2012

Q. I was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol and was advised to follow a low-fat diet. However, I’ve read that eating cholesterol-reducing foods is more effective. A. Following a low-fat diet is not necessarily the only factor in reducing cholesterol. For example, the essential fatty acid omega 3, found in oily fish, can actually reduce [...]

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Pregnancy Questions

November 27, 2012

Confused by the dos and don’ts of being pregnant? If it’s your first pregnancy you’ll have hundreds of questions about your and baby’s wellbeing. Tracey Lattimore has some answers. Will paint or petrol fumes harm my baby? It’s best to avoid inhaling any chemical fumes whenever possible, whether pregnant or not. However, you can’t often [...]

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Ask the physiotherapist – Fit for pregnancy

November 15, 2012

Q. I’m pregnant on my third baby but I’m probably the least fit I’ve ever been. What exercises can I do now if I haven’t been exercising prior to my pregnancy? A. Many women wonder what they can do to maintain previous levels of fitness and to strengthen their bodies in preparation for labour. Regardless [...]

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Ask the obstetrician – Caesarean option?

November 12, 2012

Q. I had an emergency Caesarean on my first baby, which was a very scary experience. I’m now 15 weeks pregnant on my second baby and I’m terrified at the thoughts of labour again due to the complications of my first birth. Is it possible to opt for a caesarean on this pregnancy or do [...]

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Ask the dietitian – toddler diet

November 6, 2012

Q. I am three months pregnant with my first baby. I had egg allergy as a child – should I avoid eggs during pregnancy to protect my baby against allergy? A. No, it is not necessary for you to avoid eggs during pregnancy. There is no scientific evidence to support maternal avoidance of any of [...]

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