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Vasa Previa

April 27, 2019

This rare and often treatable pregnancy condition was brought to my attention by Carol Prentice, on behalf of the Int’l Vasa Previa Foundation. Some of the information is fairly “technical” but generally clear and informative. Information on the International Vasa Previa Foundation Cause Vasa previa occurs when fetal blood vessel(s)…

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Vaccination Issues

April 16, 2019

I consider myself very lucky. When I had my first child in 1991, we took her to our Homeopath GP for her 2 month check up. He asked what we had decided to do about vaccinations, as her first were due. Not having given the subject much thought, we shrugged…

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Just Say No to Ritalin

July 19, 2018

(or, “Think Before you Drug”) A page on hyperactivity in children More and more children are being labeled “hyperactive” or “ADD”. As parent’s patience wears thin, they become exasperated by their child who won’t pay attention, can’t keep still or is prone to outbursts of uncontrollable energy. Teachers may suggest…

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Pregnancy Calculator

February 28, 2018

This calculator will give you an instant EDD and fetal age! Simply enter your dates in the formats shown and hit calculate! Last Menstrual Period: (MM/DD/YYYY format)Average Length of Cycles: (22 to 45) (defaults to 28)Average Luteal Phase Length(no. of days you are fertile, if unsure leave blank): (9 to…

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Pregnancy, Natural Baby Essentials, Diet and more…..

February 13, 2018

Pre-Conception Choosing a Care Provider & Pre-natal Care Diet Body Image The Trimesters Pre-Natal Hynotherapy Your Birth Plan Newborn Essentials Article on Pregnancy and Body Piercing Thinking of Having a Baby… If you’re planning on conceiving, congratulations on being so organised ! This gives you time to optimise your diet…

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Body Piercing and the Pregnant Woman

January 2, 2018

From my experience as a professional body piercer, I have learnt that there are many interesting and often little known facts about pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding and your body piercings. I will aim to cover all the questions you many have and welcome your stories, tips and advice. I’m Pregnant!…

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Newborn Care

December 6, 2017

After the Birth The Baby Moon Umbilical Care Circumcision Information It’s easy to feel nervous about caring for such a small and helpless baby that is totally dependent on you. Feeling confident in your own ability is a feeling that your baby picks up on, so don’t be too hard…

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Natural Parenting Health

November 17, 2017

Natural Health In this day and age, I feel that the “war on drugs” should largely be against western medicine and all it’s profit-hungry, vivisecting and environment destroying pharmaceutical companies. Modern medicine has it’s place, but most often, nature will work wonders! Information on Vaccination What is Homeopathy? Using Essential…

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Morning Sickness

October 11, 2017

Theories, Experiences, Suggestions, Remedies! Submitted by Natural Parenting UK visitors……..Submit Your Comments “I was just reading the section at your site on Morning Sickness. Though I had my children 20 years ago, I do want to say that out of three pregnancies, I only experienced morning sickness the first time….

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Important Steps in avoiding an episiotomy

August 18, 2017

  Get Through Childbirth In One Piece! By Elizabeth Bruce Part 3 – Important Steps you can Take Before Delivery: Simple, but Effective Preparations Two things that you can do before the birth are to get good nutrition and do kegel exercises. Vitamins C, E and the bioflavinoids all contribute…

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