Recent Articles in Healthy parents

Postnatal Incontinence
Feb 2, 2016

It's seen as a taboo subject and many keep silent but around one in three women get this problem after having babies  – incontinence. Kath Sansom, who hosts Sling the Mesh, looks at the issue and the options available.

Postnatal Depression by Bridget Hargreave
Jan 29, 2016

At the end of 2015, the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) launched their #beyondthebabyblues campaign, to encourage women to talk openly about feelings of depression following childbirth. But how can mothers tell the difference between baby blues and full-blown postnatal depression (PND)? Bridget Hargreave, author of Fine (Not Fine) explores the issues.

Weight Maintenance Eating Fruit and Vegetables
Jan 28, 2016

Eating fruit and vegetables that contain high levels of flavonoids could help maintain a healthy weight - according to research from the University of East Anglia (UK) and Harvard University (US). So make sure apples, pears and berries are on your shopping list.

 

Marathon Mummy – Blister of Doom
Jan 6, 2016

Olivia Coates will be running in the Virgin Money London Marathon on 24 April, 2016 in order to raise money for Children in Crisis. Here she charts her progess.

SASS Intimate Cleansers
Nov 21, 2015

SASS has introduced a cleanser and serum designed specifically to ensure the pH balance of intimate areas remains at an optimum level, including during pregnancy. Katherine Mayle put them to the test.

Marathon Mummy – Not a Gazelle
Nov 14, 2015

Olivia Coates continues her fortnightly update on training to run the London Marathon in 2016 reaklising she'd not a gazelle and that the road ahead is very long indeed..

Nelsons® Calendula Cream
Nov 12, 2015

Having Nelsons® Calendula cream on standby can help to leave your hands feeling supple and nourished throughout the winter months, especially if you suffer from eczema, writes Olivia Coates.

Understanding Vitamin D
Oct 19, 2015

Understanding vitamin D – could your child be deficient? During Vitamin D Awareness Week (19 to 25 October) there is no better time to get to grips with the importance of this vitamin for child and adult health. Dr David Mantle, medical adviser at nutrition brand Pharma Nord, gives some advice. Plus there's a special discount for our readers.

 

PHD Sunscreen
Aug 12, 2015

If you've ever struggled to apply sunscreen to your back and hard to reach places, PHD Sunscreen with its Never Miss a Spot™ wand technology is perfect, as Anne Coates discovered.

Pregancy Yoga DVD
Jul 15, 2015

Kathryn Mayle tries out Nadia Narain's Pregnancy Yoga DVD.

Lip Balms
Jun 18, 2015

Members of the PWT team tried out three lip balms: Herpatch prevention stick, Stop Cracking Up and purepotions Lavender Rescue Salve. Here are their thoughts.

NatraSan First Aid Spray
Jun 15, 2015

NatraSan First Aid Spray, brand new to the market, is a revolutionary healthcare spray, essential for every household cupboard. Anne Coates took it on their family holiday and it proved very useful.