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Christmas Food & Pregnancy
Christmas turkey, seafood or ham; however you decide to dine this Christmas, if you’re pregnant there are a few things to keep in the back of your mind. There are a few different kinds of bacteria which can live in the tasty treats you’ll want to avoid over the festive season. For snacks and nibbles: […] Read more
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Pregnancy “Timeout”
In the whirlwind of pregnancy and new motherhood, it can be easy to forget about the need to have some much needed quiet time every so often, practicing relaxation sounds like a luxury you cannot afford, but there are simple tips that can help you to relax during even the busiest of days. Deep breathing […] Read more
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Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Before you decide to get pregnant take the opportunity to visit your Obstetrician/Gynaecologist. Your Doctor can: talk with you about any health problems you or your partner may have take your medical history to learn about medical problems in your family discuss your immunisation history and organise any pre-pregnancy immunisations Discuss lifestyle issues such as drug and […] Read more
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Prenatal Supplement
Any woman thinking about getting pregnant in the next three to six months should start taking a daily multivitamin with 400 micrograms of folic acid. Getting enough of this B vitamin before and early on in pregnancy can reduce brain and spine birth defects by up to 70 percent. Starting the habit now will make […] Read more
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Chinese Caesarean Section Rate 50%
There has been a considerable jump in Caesarean section rates from the 1990’s from 10% to more than 50% of women now delivering by Caesarean section. This is an observation by Assistant Professor Susan Hellerstein of Harvard Medical School. While patient preference may play a role here, Caesarean delivery appears to be encouraged as a […] Read more