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Pregnancy Care Part 3 by Midwife Polly Pupulin

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Pregnancy Care Part 3 by Midwife Polly Pupulin

The third in a series of 4 podcasts helping expectant parents get ready for their new arrival. This time, Dr Michelle discusses breast feeding with Midwife Polly Pupulin.  

11th April 2017

Pregnancy Care Part 2 by Midwife Polly Pupulin

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Pregnancy Care Part 2 by Midwife Polly Pupulin

Part 2 in a series of 4 podcasts aimed at expectant parents, or those planning pregnancy, living in Switzerland. Dr Michelle Wright is joined by Midwife Polly Pupulin who shares her advice about how women can prepare for labour and birth.   https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.healthfirst.ch/podcasts/03_04_2017_Pregnancy+care+2.mp3

6th April 2017

Pregnancy Care Part 1 by Midwife Polly Pupulin

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Pregnancy Care Part 1 by Midwife Polly Pupulin

Dr Michelle Wright talks to Midwife Polly Pupulin for the first in a series of 4 podcasts aimed at expectant parents, or those planning pregnancy, living in Switzerland. This podcast looks at the healthcare system for pregnant women in Switzerland – how does it work? Find out more about Polly’s Birth Preparation Courses here: https://healthfirst.ch/public-courses/birth-preparation-courses/

5th April 2017

Asparagus – a smelly affair? Time for a mini-blog from Dr Michelle…..

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Asparagus – a smelly affair? Time for a mini-blog from Dr Michelle…..

I walked into the supermarket the other day and saw asparagus on the shelves again – I can’t believe it’s that season already here in Switzerland! I love asparagus and with its health benefits, try to eat as much of it as possible when it’s available. But do you notice that your pee smells a […]

7th March 2017

Birth Preparation – Top 5 Tips for Expectant Parents

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Birth Preparation – Top 5 Tips for Expectant Parents

Will 2017 bring a new baby to your family? If so, read the Top Five Tips for Expectant Parents from our highly experienced British-trained midwife Polly Pupulin. Top Five Tips for Expectant Parents by Midwife and mother of four, Polly Pupulin RN BSc Midwifery (Hons), Dip TN I love midwifery and have done since I […]

21st January 2017

What Is Concussion?

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What Is Concussion?

Mild head injuries are common, especially in children and during contact sports. They can occur when the head is hit by a moving object (e.g. a ball, car or fist) or when the head hits a stationary surface at speed (e.g. the ground, a wall etc.) The brain ‘floats’ within the bony skull in some […]

4th September 2016

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