Pregnancy & Birth

London Mums' quotes and tips on Pregnancy and birth

A collection of tips and quotes sent in by London Mums on pregnancy and birth. Priceless! “Talk to your health visitor or doctor about how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy.” “Eat foods rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein, or get these nutrients through a prenatal supplement.” “Talk to your health visitor before taking any…
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Feeding the Family

REGAINING YOUR ENERGY - SNACKS! by London Mums in-house nutritionist Fern Callister

Sometimes we may be feeling like we have less energy than we would like to have. Making sure you have some protein with your meals to help slow down the blood sugar release from highly processed, sugary or caffeinated food and drink is one way of helping to reduce those energy dips. In this feature I will focus on the other main time in the day that is a prime trap for cravings and naughty habits…
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Feeding the Family

Coeliac disease: A quick and easy guide

What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting 1 in 100 people in the UK. It is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. It is neither an allergy nor a food intolerance, but a lifelong autoimmune disease. In coeliac disease the trigger for the body attacking itself is gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten is usually introduced in…
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Central LondonTuesdays

Mums Meet @ Barbican Centre Foyer (Tuedays pm)

Come and meet new mums that live in the Barbican area at this informal gathering. Time: every Tuesday – 2:30pm onwards Age: Babies Price: Free Place: Barbican Centre Foyer, Ground Floor, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new…
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Central LondonTuesdays

Stay & Play / Storytime Reading & Playing Together at City of London Community Centre (Tuesdays - Term time only)

Stay & Play including Storytime Reading & Playing Together in the Barbican area. Time: 9.45 – 11.45am ( Term Time only) Age: 18 months – 5 years Price: Free Place: City Of London Community Education Centre, 99 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0TZ Tel: 020 7332 3946 Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in…
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Central LondonMondays

Mums Meet @ Barbican Centre Foyer (Mondays - ongoing)

Come and meet new mums that live in the Barbican area at this informal gathering. Time: every Monday – 10:30am onwards Age: Babies Price: Free Place: Barbican Centre Foyer, Ground Floor, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new…
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Central LondonMondays

Barbican playgroup - Mondays (term time only)

Stay & play @ Barbican Playgroup An informal gathering of Barbican parents with babies and pre-schoolers. Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm (Drop In – Term Time only) Age: Babies & Toddlers. Price: £1.50 (including refreshments) Place: Barbican Playgroup, Level 01 and 02, Andrewes House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8AX Tel 020 7638 2718 Share this: Click to share on Facebook…
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ChildcareMessage Board

Au pair required for friendly family from September 2011 (SW London)

Friendly family based in Putney (SW London) is searching a reliable au pair to look after two boys aged 4-5 and 2.5 from September 2011 – but could also start sooner in August. Hours would be Mon-Fri school run and after school hours – shared care during the day with one child and free weekends. Very little housework included. Live in with own bedroom and shared bathroom. TV, dvd, internet if…
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