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Veganuary 2026: Raising a vegan baby or toddler requires careful planning

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January sees the return of “Veganuary”, the annual not-for-profit campaign encouraging and supporting people worldwide to try vegan diets in January, and throughout the year. But is it possible to meet the nutritional needs of babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children on a vegan diet? Dr Vicky Sibson, Director of......
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From research to practice: supporting women with their weight during pregnancy

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Nina Khazaezadeh, Consultant Midwife in Public Health and Eirini Platsa Senior Research Midwife /Project Midwife at Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust gives a presentation discussing “From research to practice: supporting women with their weight during pregnancy” at the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019. Our Maternity & Midwifery......
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Improving dietary intake through knowledge and behaviour change

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Aliya Porter, Nutritionist gives a presentation that discusses improving dietary intake through knowledge and behaviour change at the Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues......
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Research Study: Sleep and Wellness Behaviours in Night Shift Health Care Workers

Paul
My name is Catherine Anderson. I am currently studying MSc Health Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. I would like to invite you to participate in this research study about the behaviours you use to manage sleep duration and quality, in addition to diet and physical activity, and whether this influences......
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