Many women have absolutely no idea that they are going into labour until they feel the contraction harden significantly or their waters break often in the most inappropriate places like Blue water shopping center but the body has subtle ways of telling us that labour is coming.Some of the signs and symptoms of going into labour may include:Period-like cramps Backache Diarrhoea A small bloodstained discharge as your cervix thins and the mucus plug drops out A gush or trickle of water as the me... Read Full Story

Many women have absolutely no idea that they are going into labour until they feel the contraction harden significantly or their waters break often in the most inappropriate places like Blue water shopping center but the body has subtle ways of telling us that labour is coming.Some of the signs and symptoms of going into labour may include:Period-like cramps Backache Diarrhoea A small bloodstained discharge as your cervix thins and the mucus plug drops out A gush or trickle of water as the me... Read Full Story

4 ripe pears 200g Greek-style yoghurt 1 dessertspoon sugar 50g butter or margarinePreheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Peel pears, cut in half and remove cores. Put the pears hollow side up in a baking dish, sprinkle over sugar and dot with butter or margarine. Put a spoonful of yoghurt on top of each pear half. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve. Broccoli bake (serves four) Read Full Story

4 ripe pears 200g Greek-style yoghurt 1 dessertspoon sugar 50g butter or margarinePreheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Peel pears, cut in half and remove cores. Put the pears hollow side up in a baking dish, sprinkle over sugar and dot with butter or margarine. Put a spoonful of yoghurt on top of each pear half. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve. Broccoli bake (serves four) Read Full Story

Stage OneThe first stage of labour is concerned with the thinning of the cervix and its dilation to around 10cm. It is split into three phases they include:The latent phase - generally, this stage is the longest and the least painful part of labour. Many woman don't realise it is even happening. The cervix can thin out over weeks, days or hours and be accompanied by mild contractions. The contractions may be regularly or irregularly spaced, or else you might not even notice them at all. The a... Read Full Story

Stage OneThe first stage of labour is concerned with the thinning of the cervix and its dilation to around 10cm. It is split into three phases they include:The latent phase - generally, this stage is the longest and the least painful part of labour. Many woman don't realise it is even happening. The cervix can thin out over weeks, days or hours and be accompanied by mild contractions. The contractions may be regularly or irregularly spaced, or else you might not even notice them at all. T... Read Full Story

3 tbs vegetable oil 1 tbs chopped garlic 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tbs mild curry powder (less if you wish the curry to be milder 2 bay leaves ( remember to remove after cooking) 1 tbs ground cumin 1 tbs ground coriander 1 chopped onion 2 peeled, chopped carrots 1 tomato, chopped ( or tin) 2 tbs tomato puree 2 tbs lemon juice 1 pint chicken stock rice ( a cup per person) Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add garlic and chicken; saute over medium heat, till the chicken skin is browned. Add cur... Read Full Story

3 tbs vegetable oil 1 tbs chopped garlic 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tbs mild curry powder (less if you wish the curry to be milder 2 bay leaves ( remember to remove after cooking) 1 tbs ground cumin 1 tbs ground coriander 1 chopped onion 2 peeled, chopped carrots 1 tomato, chopped ( or tin) 2 tbs tomato puree 2 tbs lemon juice 1 pint chicken stock rice ( a cup per person) Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add garlic and chicken; saute over medium heat, till the chicken skin is browned. Add cur... Read Full Story

Honey, this is due to a bacteria that can be present in honey that can cause Infant Botulism. After a baby is a year old, the intestine matures and the bacteria is unable to grow. Salt, you should never add salt to baby’s meals, it puts a strain on their kidneys and causes dehydration. Sugar, there is really little need to add sugar unless you are using a fruit that is very sour. Adding sugar can increases the risk of tooth decay when your baby’s teeth start to come through. Unpa... Read Full Story

Honey, this is due to a bacteria that can be present in honey that can cause Infant Botulism. After a baby is a year old, the intestine matures and the bacteria is unable to grow. Salt, you should never add salt to baby’s meals, it puts a strain on their kidneys and causes dehydration. Sugar, there is really little need to add sugar unless you are using a fruit that is very sour. Adding sugar can increases the risk of tooth decay when your baby’s teeth start to come through. Unpa... Read Full Story