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Under-Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy
There are a range of adverse health effects associated with maternal under-nutrition (malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency) which can affect both the pregnant woman and developing…
03 Jun 2010
Scar Treatments
A wide range of treatments options are available for improving the appearance of scars. Some are more effective than others, and some are only appropriate for…
31 May 2010
Expressing Breastmilk
Expressing breastmilk refers to the process by which a woman expels milk from her breast. The breastmilk can then be stored and fed to her…
19 May 2010
Importance of Healthy Eating Before and During Pregnancy
Maintaining a healthy balanced diet is important for maintaining optimal health throughout life. For women of childbearing age, good nutrition is important for preparing the…
18 May 2010
Introduction to Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening or bleaching techniques involve application of a bleaching agent which diffuses through the tooth enamel and results in a decolourisation or whitening process.
18 Apr 2010
Power Bleaching (Tooth Whitening)
Power bleaching is a tooth whitening technique performed in a dental clinic where immediate results are expected. It uses hydrogen peroxide, an activating light or…
18 Apr 2010
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS; idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis; ILTS; idiopathic tracheal stenosis)
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) is narrowing of the upper airway from inflammation and scar tissue, due to an unknown cause.
17 Apr 2010
Breastfeeding and the workplace
Combining work and breastfeeding can create considerable pressures for working women with newborn babies. As a result, working mothers are less likely to breastfeed their…
16 Apr 2010
How will I know when I am in labour?
The start of labour is identified by regular coordinated contractions (feeling of tightening with pain), which cause the cervix to become shorter, then dilate.
06 Apr 2010
