Feeding Your Baby
well cooked egg. (Try a small amount first. If there is a strong family history of allergies such as eczema or asthma, or if the baby has eczema, do not give egg, especially egg white, until 12 months.) baby; infant; food; feeding; breast; ... [... more]
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New Mums
Bowel problems are very common at the end of pregnancy and over the next several weeks. Constipation, haemorrhoids (swollen veins at the anus which you may feel as lumps) and fissures (small tears in the liming of the anus) all occur because of ... [... more]
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Living With It
"Having an illness like CFS can be tough because people just think you're lazy. That's their problem, and you don't have to defend yourself all the time. Stay positive - you will get better sometime. Hang out with friends who support you and ... [... more]
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Child Development: 3-4 Years
Each child is unique and develops at her own special rate. Although all children go through more or less the same stages they do it in different ways. Some will learn one new skill very quickly and seem slower at another. Some will seem to stand ... [... more]
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis)
Check out our topic on 'Safer sex'. This tells you all about how to use a condom as well as negotiating safer sex. Condoms will give you some protection from most sexually transmitted infections, but some, like herpes and genital warts, can ... [... more]
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Gynecomastia (Male Breasts)
"All guys going through puberty can feel a bit worried at times. If you think that you are growing breasts too, that could be way too much to cope with on your own! Check things out with your doctor. Don't sit around worrying and wondering if ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding - Weaning From The Breast
Watch for lumps in your breasts, and try to gently massage away any you find when you are expressing. A tender lump, perhaps with a little redness, may mean a blocked duct. It's worth trying to clear this as sometimes mastitis can develop. Put a ... [... more]
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Periods - The Facts
No way! Do not fear - despite sometimes feeling like someone can see a pad, or notice that you are 'different' at this time of the month, people will not notice that you are having a period. At any one time about 20% of all young adult women will ... [... more]
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Pets
Children can get a great deal of joy from having a pet. Pets can be loving and special playmates for children. They can help children to learn to be responsible and caring. Children's self-esteem can be boosted by having a pet. The companionship ... [... more]
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Overseas Adoptions (See: Intercountry Adoption - ...
Note: If parents adopt two or three children from the same family, or two or three children together, it can be very supportive for the children but can sometimes make parents feel left out. Children may "get together" and seem to be closer to . ... [... more]
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Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) - Immunisation
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms. It is very contagious (spreads very easily) and many people will get infected within a few years of becoming sexually active. ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding - When Babies Won't Feed
If your baby really won't attach, try expressing a little milk for the baby to taste. This may encourage a wide open mouth. It may help to express even more so the areola is softened and the milk lets down. This way the baby will get an immediate ... [... more]
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