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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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Baby’s Health Checks

November 19, 2012

It’s easy to get caught up in new motherhood and forget an appointment here or there, but your baby’s health checks are just too important to be missed, says Alana Kirk-Gillham. My child’s failure to thrive was identified on a simple chart as part of routine check on her development. Her short stature was not [...]

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Recipes for little ones

November 16, 2012

When it comes to this time of year it is important to make sure your children eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to ward off seasonal colds. Here are some easy to follow recipes from Annabel Karmel’s app. Baked Sweet Potato and Spinach When introducing green vegetables to your baby’s diet it is a [...]

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What to Expect when a Child Requires an Assessment with a Speech and Language Therapist

November 9, 2012

An initial assessment appointment for a child who has not attended speech and language therapy before can be a daunting experience for both the parent and child. So to explain the process, the Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists have published some tips and advice to create a better understanding of what to expect. [...]

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Head lice

August 8, 2012

New school gear may not be the only new acquirements for your child at this time of year, unfortunately head lice is a real issue too. REBECCA BERMINGHAM shows you how to deal with lice in a swift and stress-free way.   With September looming, you probably have a million and one things to do to get your [...]

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Life After Labour

August 1, 2012

Pregnancy is such a time of preoccupation and preparation;  it can be hard to envisage life after the birth and in the early weeks of new motherhood. HILARY PEREIRA guides you through what to expect and how to cope.   For most expectant mums, the idea of giving birth is the most daunting part of pregnancy. By [...]

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Alcohol and Pregnancy: The facts

July 27, 2012

Lifestyle changes are synonymous with pregnancy but conflicting reports about drinking while pregnant makes the subject of alcohol a source of much anxiety amongst expectant mums. So what are the facts and what do the experts think? ORLA NELIGAN finds out.   A pregnant woman walks into a bar… where she’s marched right back out again. [...]

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Perfect Picnic Food

July 20, 2012

One of the many great things about summer is being able to dine al fresco. ANNABEL KARMEL offers some simple but scrumptious picnic suggestions.   Chicken Caesar Salad Caesar salad was invented by Caesar Cardini who owned a restaurant in Los Angeles. The salad became famous as it was loved by movie stars in the [...]

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