For around 15-20% of mums, postnatal depression can be a frightening illness. The Cedar House Support Group is a charity helping women experiencing postnatal depression (PND). In January 2013, we launched a new support group in Clapham. The group and accompanying crèche are free.
What is postnatal depression?
PND is an illness that affects mothers after the birth of their child. It often starts…
Women aged 25 to 49 are invited to attend for cervical screening every three years; those aged 50 to 64 are invited every five years. Recent figures have shown that 20% of women still do not attend their cervical screen. A cervical screening test or as it is more commonly known, a smear test, is a method of detecting abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells in the cervix in order to help prevent cervical…
No surprise to read in a recent research that 87% of British parents believe their children are happier away from electronic gadgets.
We are not surprised to hear also that leading child psychologist, Linda Blair revealed that excessive time using screen-based devices is associated with attention problems, low mood and some psychological disorders.
The results of the research will come as no…
According to a new research, children are not getting access to basic drinking water requirements at school, despite Department of Education guidelines. This is particularly sensitive now that the government plans to allow childminders and nursery staff to look after more children in England.
The survey carried out by the Natural Hydration Council (NHC) with Netmums included in-depth focus…
All allergic reactions occur because the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a threat. The body doesn’t react to the irritant directly, but reacts to the histamine produced by the body to fight the irritant.
Acute Allergic Reaction – how to help
Useful links – The Anaphylaxis Campaign…
One of the most common complaints I hear from mums is lack of energy. The mind is willing but the body can’t keep up! If you are eating well, regularly and optimally you should be getting good levels of the essential nutrients required for energy production but deficiency can make it an uphill struggle.
The mineral, iron is one such nutrient and the WHO (World Health Organisation) reports…
Recent research authored by behaviour experts at Cambridge University highlights the power of parents to foster money skills at home.
A study recently published by the Money Advice Service highlights the power which parents and caregivers possess to shape the money habits of their children – core behaviours which they will take into adulthood will affect financial decisions they make…
When I talk (face to face) with anyone about building a social media strategy inevitably the question of “how is this going to get me work?” rears its head.
My answer is normally something like “Do you get work by networking and marketing?” and if the answer is yes then I simply explain it’s just the same thing.
The key to getting work or making sales…
Have you ever felt that describing your career or work history feels like talking about a series of different events with nothing in common – jobs taken for a variety of reasons which have led you in a particular direction? Does this make you feel insecure about how a potential employer may view your choices? Well don’t worry you’ve probably just been creating a beautiful patchwork quilt…
The likelihood of adults developing obesity, asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease and many more conditions may well be determined in the womb, according to the findings of a British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) Task Force Report released today 21st May 2013.
The Task Force Report 1: ‘Nutrition and Development: short- and long-term consequences for health’, was launched at BNF’s…