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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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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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Work Your Bump

August 15, 2012

Although finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderful experience, an immediate concern for the fashion forward mum-to-be is finding clothing that’ll flatter that impending bump. Fear not! maternity & infant is here to help you navigate the minefield of maternity wear do’s and don’ts. In our August/September edition, we bring you a choice selection of pregnancy [...]

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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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Everything you need to know about fertility

July 30, 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 [...]

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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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