Folic acid is one of the B Vitamins and is important during preconception and pregnancy. It is found naturally in many foods and often added to manufactured food such as fortified breakfast cereal, malt drinks and bread.
Folic acid helps your baby develop, is necessary for the formation of blood cells and also prevents neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anaemia (folate deficiency anaemia.)
Mindful Mum lists the;
- best natural sources of folate (the natural form of folic acid),
- latest UK recommendation on folic acid supplements,
- reason why you can stop taking folic acid supplements after 12 weeks.
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Maxi-Cosi is voluntarily recalling all Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix bases sold before March 04, 2010, to be checked.
The recall concerns a potential problem in the mechanical attachment of the IsoFix connectors to the base. As a result, the base does not offer the child the desired level of protection in case of an accident. The problem, identified during a routine internal quality check, affects a small percentage of the total production. There have been no complaints or report of incidents.
The FamilyFix base is used for two successive car seats;
- Maxi-Cosi Pebble (baby/0-13kg)
- Maxi-Cosi Pearl (toddler/9-18kg)
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Question: I’ve heard that I should throw out my teflon baking tray due to health risks? I’ve been using non-stick pans for years, is it safe?
Answer: If you have caught yourself using a metal knife to release your muffins from a non stick tray, a metal spatula to ease out your omelette or accidentally left your grill on the hob, re-read the manufacturer instructions on your non stick cooking equipment.
Despite the ease, convenience and ubiquity of non-stick substances such as Teflon, many health concious parents are gradually phasing out non-stick pots and pans in favour of traditional materials such as stainless steel and cast iron. This is because non-stick materials are made from perfluorochemicals which have been associated with health concerns including; smaller birth weight in new babies, cancer, liver damage and fertility problems.
For safe cooking, use non-stick pans according to the exact instructions laid down by the manufacturer. Mindful Mum gives the ‘low down on non-stick cooking safety’ and provides a list of alternatives to non stick cooking.
Here is the low down on non-stick pan safety and alternatives.
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Free remedy kit for Britax Viva and Nexus will be available from February 2010.
The free kit will be available for all Britax Viva and Nexus strollers – regardless of the manufacturing date. Britax and Viva buggies are recognizable through the product labeling on the side of the buggy.
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If you have decided the time is right to start a family and want to get pregnant fast, give mother nature a helping hand by introducing the following lifestyle changes.
To get into the right mindset for pregnancy think of yourself as the baby you want to care for. As a mother your focus will be on the well being, heath and safety of your child. Start caring for ‘you’ in this way now and enjoy the pampering, detoxing and ‘me-time’ required for optimal preconception health.
Of course, you have to have sex too, so we are going to start with the best time to conceive.
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Question: Help, I’ve been using polycarbonate bottles for my baby and have just found out about BPA. What can I do?
Answer
Many mums are concerned that their child may have been exposed to the chemical BPA in plastic baby bottles. Fortunately scientists are researching how to block the potential damage done by BPA.
Preliminary research from Duke University in the US indicates that folate (found in most green leafy vegetables (such as spinach) and genistein (found in legumes like soy) can block BPA damage.
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Question: Should I buy organic milk? My little boy is just about to turn one and move from breast milk to cow’s milk. My partner thinks it is much healthier than conventional milk, but my Mum thinks its just a marketing gimmick!
Answer
Organic milk comes from cows which are only fed organic cereals and graze on land free from artificial fertilisers and pesticides. There is scientific evidence that organic milk contains higher levels of types of fats called short-chain omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants as well as more vitamin A and E than conventionally produced milk.
However, your Mum’s view is understandable. Last year the Food Standards Agency funded a controversial report in 2009 stating that organic food is no healthier and provides no significant nutritional benefit compared with conventionally produced food. Although the FSA have concluded that organic milk contians higher levels of omega 3 than non organic milk, they advise the public to get their allowance from two portions of oily fish each week.
However, the FSA conclusions on organic food have been called into question by scientific experts and organic food campaigners.
Before making your decision, consider the following research on organic milk:
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Following the popular article on Homeopathic Teething Remedies Mindful Mum reviews the 4 common Chammomilla brands below.
- Homeopathic Pharmacist
- Nelson’s Teetha
- Ashton & Parson’s Infants Powders
- Weleda
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