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Keeping on Track with Wellstart Software
From the moment you see those two lines on the test, parents to be find learning about their pregnancy and babies growth reassuring and interesting. Wellstart software enables Mums and Dads to be to track their pregnancy and gain valuable information upon what to expect during and after pregnancy, saving money on pregnancy related books and magazines.
Shortly after having a baby you will be given a health record in which to keep track of your babies development, weight, height and other vital information. Although this record is an essential document which parents have to take with them to Doctor’s visits and Health Visitor checks it is purely for basic information to be tracked for professionals who deal with your child. Most parents find that they need a separate book/ notepad in which to jot down information which is key to arranging their children’s day to day requirements.
Writing information down can be helpful but often written notes on scraps of paper become lost and put together do not show ‘the bigger picture’. Wellstart have created the ultimate baby tracker which can be installed easily onto your computer and helps parents to track all the crucial notes upon their little one which can help to establish routines, records and peace of mind.
Wellstart not only helps parents to track key information but also offers parents informative bitesize advice upon what to expect as their child develops. Parents can record milestones, achievements, activities, memorable moments, photos, videos and much more. By using wellstart parents are carers are able to create a significant, secure record of their children’s early years which can be easily shared with friends and family through social networks or by printing key information entered.
Wellstart can be used with more than one child, you can for example record the development of one child whilst also recording trying to conceive another using this software. Wellstart provides reminders for parents which are relevant to the users information entered such as child’s age or pregnancy week.
Wellstart is available for both PC & Mac Computers, Currently Wellstart offers a free fourteen day trial which can be downloaded here. Wellstart software can be purchased and downloaded direct from www.wellstart.co.uk for £9.98.
MBMs Top Tip for Expectant Mums and those in practice.
For those of your trying to conceive or expecting a little one, take time to relax and chill out with a 
cup of Ovaltine!
It is advised by the Government to start taking a daily dose of Folic Acid during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy and if possible three months before conceiving (thus it is advisable to be taking folic acid whilst trying to conceive).
Folic Acid is proven to reduce the chances of a baby being born with spina bifida, cleft lip or pallet, congenital heart disease and is also said to reduce the chance of premature labour, thus Folic Acid a pregnancy essential.
Although some foods contain folic acid, the government advise to take folic acid supplements to ensure your intake of this essential acid. The suggested daily intake of Folic Acid is 40 micrograms per day (0.4mg).
Ovaltine is a malty drink which is rich in Folic Acid, calcium, zinc and iron. Ovaltine is the ideal drink for expectant Mothers, As well as being a relaxing cuppa which is the perfect aid to pregnancy!
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