Archive for September, 2010

Ribble Valley Baby Show free prize draw

Posted in Uncategorized on September 27th, 2010 by Rachel Harradine – Comments Off

Cocoon Antenatal enjoyed meeting expectant parents at the Ribble Valley Baby Show on 26 September, and held a free prize draw. We are pleased to announce the winner of the draw was Lauren Wade and we look forward to working with Lauren before the birth of her baby!

An aspirin a day…

Posted in Maternal health on September 21st, 2010 by Rachel Harradine – Comments Off

A low dose of aspirin for women with high blood pressure who are at risk of developing pre-eclampsia may help protect if given from the 12th week of pregnancy. For the full story, visit Sky news

No cure for morning sickness

Posted in Maternal health on September 21st, 2010 by Rachel Harradine – Comments Off

After a review of 27 trials involving over 4000 women, researchers say there is little evidence to suggest any remedies work. Morning sickness affects up to half of pregnant women, with 2 in 100 being so badly affected they are hospitalised. For more, see BBC news

Cocoon Antenatal @ Ribble Valley Baby Fayre

Posted in Baby fair on September 21st, 2010 by Rachel Harradine – Comments Off

The Fayre is to be held on Sunday, 26 September 2010, 10am-5pm at Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Complex, Langho, near Blackburn, BB6 8AB. As well as demonstrations and a fashion show, there will be lots of baby related exhibitors, including Cocoon Antenatal! Hope to see you there.