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Meeting the needs of mums from ethnic minorities In the United Kingdom (UK) today almost 25% of babies are born to mothers from a non-UK origin. London has more than twice the proportion of births to mothers born outside England & Wales compared to England & Wales as a whole (47% compared to 20%) ...How to read a label The laws and issues around food labelling and composition are complex and subject to change. Everyday adult food labels have a huge amount of information on them, much of this required by UK and EU legislation. Standards for nutrition labelling exist world-wide, ...The practical use of the UK-WHO Growth Charts The 2009 UK-WHO charts for children aged 0–4 years were developed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)1,2, using WHO growth standards (Box 1)2. This article discusses how growth might affect long-term health, summarises key features ...Doing research-an overview In the first part of this 3-part series Professor Candy introduces the subject of research and the value of a grounding in statistics. The second and third parts in the series cover ‘Why do research’ and a detailed ‘How to do your own research ...Why do research This is part two of a three part article. For the other articles in the series click here‘Doing a bit of research’ has always been seen as a way to improve the career prospects of Healthcare Professionals. This approach to research as a means to ...How to do your own research This is part three of a three part series. For the other articles in the series click hereMaking the case for research What lies at the heart of research is a desire to learn more about the world we live in and, as a result, aim to make it, in the context ...Liquid restrictions on planes and at airports There is lots of confusing information about what you can and can't take in your hand luggage and through customs when you go abroad, especially when it comes to infant formula, children's drinks and creams. Here are a few basic pointers to advise mums on ...Where do parents turn for advice? With all the advice available these days, surely Britain should be full of happy, functional families containing contented, perfectly developing children. Tips on pregnancy health, weaning or avoiding head lice are bombarding us. If grandma, or your Health ...Every baby is different The sociocultural context of feeding choices and the role of the midwife. Despite apparently universal agreement that 'breast is best', rates of breastfeeding remain less than optimal. This is particularly so in westernised countries1, 2. In the last decade, ...Advice in event of an emergency During an emergency such as floods and heavy snow, people can experience difficulties even in this country. For nursing mothers this is particularly worrying. We have prepared these useful tips to pass on to carers in order to ensure helpful advice is available ...
