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Top 10 - Pregnancy Problems
1. ANAEMIA. This is a condition in whch you don’t have enough red cells in your bloodstream and it is very common during pregnancy because your body needs extra iron so that your baby has a sufficent blood suply and can recive all the nessary oxygen and nutrients. If you become anaemic you may feel tired and look pale. Your doctor/midwife can do a blood test to check your haemoglobin level and may prescribe you an iron supplement. 2. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS). Is a common complaint of pregnancy caused by fluid retention. The condition... Read full article
Vaccinations
As a parent your child’s health is always a worry but vaccinating your child is an important step in protecting them against a range of serious and potentially fatal diseases. Why should I vaccinate ? All uk children are offered vaccinations against diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella. It is important to vacinate your child to stop these dangerous diseases from spreading. Reasearch shows that in 1979 every country had eliminated smallpox and the vaccination against this disease was stopped. So if enough children are vaccinated it is... Read full article
Travelling with your children
When packing for your holidays whether it be in the UK or abroad it is important to take a medical bag with useful medicines that your child may need. Packing your own bag means that the medicines will be there if you need them (rather than having to find a chemist) and they will be medicine brands that you know and trust. Don’t forget to add any regular medicines that your child may take and their Little... Read full article
Should I call a Doctor?
It’s always worrying when your child is ill but children often catch colds, coughs and sniffles. This is all part of growing up and there is very little that you as a parent can do to avoid it, but what are signs of something more serious and when should your child see a professional ? Rash There are many causes of rashes in children, including viral infections, eczema, allergies and measles. Many... Read full article
Flat-head syndrome
Positional Plagiocephaly – the importance of re-positioning and tummy time! Positional Plagiocephaly, commonly called ‘Flat-head syndrome’, is a condition characterised by a flattening on one side of the back of a baby’s head. It may also involve bulging of the forehead, fullness of the cheek and ear misalignment on the same side as the flattening. What causes the condition? Newborn babies often have some... Read full article
Reflux
Reflux is a condition that can affect perfectly healthy babies in the first three months of life but as, they spend more time sitting up, the condition improves. Most newborn babies will bring up small amounts of sick straight after a feed but when it becomes excessive and constant this can be a sign of reflux. Some babies won’t seem bothered by the condition while for others the stomach acid will burn their... Read full article
Common Childhood Illness
Seeing your child unwell can be very disstressing for you as a parent. We look at some of the most common illnesses that affect your baby or toddler, show you what to look out for, and let you know what you can do to help. Coughs Children often cough when they have a cold because of mucus trickling down the back of the throat. If your child is feeding, drinking, eating and breathing normally and there’s... Read full article
Croup
Croup is a common childhood virus and normally affects children aged 6 months to 3 years although it can occur in older children too. It is a viral or bacterial infection which inflames the airways to the lungs. The scientific name for croup is Laryngotracheitis. Your child could get croup a couple of times or more during childhood. Most cases of croup do not need to be treated because the condition usally... Read full article
