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SUMMER 2010
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Medical and Complimentary Services
See your general practitioner (GP) if you have any concerns about your health. You can also contact the National Health Service on 0845 4647 or www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk. For treatment out of hours or during the weekend, contact Camidoc at 0207 388 5800 or www.camidoc.co.uk . For emergencies dial 999. The nearest A & E is at the Royal Free Hospital on Pond Street, which has a separate unit for babies and children. NW3Kids takes no responsibility -- we are merely listing what is available. Please inform yourself before agreeing to any treatment.
Allergies: www.FoodAllergyMums.com holds meetings once per month, with speakers and informal coffee mornings. Also provides a chance for parents to meet to chat and share experiences. For more info call Lara Peperell - Tel 078011239001 or mail larapeperell@yahoo.com

Breastfeeding:

Juliet Albert: private ante-natal and breastfeeding classes. (see A to Z)

Gospel Oak Health Centre (Lismore Circus NW5 4RA) Many will know this place from infant's hearing tests. Tuesday 1-3 pm drop-in sessions.

Hampstead Group Practice: 77 Fleet Rd. Hampstead Group Practice holds theirs during "baby clinic" on Thursday afternoons.

Ruth Tamir, a National Childbirth Trust-trained advisor and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Contact her on ruth.tamir@virgin.net, www.birthandbeyondbirth.com

Chiropractor: Natural Health Chiropractic 1st Floor 5 Heath Street NW3 6TP. See Dr. Balazic's article on crying babies and chiropractic treatments in Articles by Local Experts

Depression, Counselling:

     The Anna Freud Centre: 21 Maresfield Gardens - London NW3 5SD  020 7794 2313 info@annafreud.org, www.annafreudcentre.org) offers help and support.

     Royal Free Women's Health Service: Helps with a whole host of women's issues, including post-natal depression. Call 0207 830 2791 ext. 34687.

Dentist (children):  Mr. Dentist, aka Jeremy Kaufman, (see A to Z)

FIRST AID COURSES: 

Mums with Tots (www.mumswithtots.co.uk) offers first aid courses for mothers Mondays  at 1.30pm- crèche provided. at  Swiss cottage community centre. The course is taught by Julia Douglas , a qualified certified paramedic. Please contact Pamela on 07943 953850 or email pamelaorji@yahoo

Homeopathic Treatments:

     Belsize Health: (see A to Z).  Children's homeopathic drop-in clinic from 4pm to 5pm: 15-minute consultation for 10 pounds.

     House of Mistry in South End Green (close to the Starbucks). (See A to Z)

      Nicky Lee: Homoeopath and Nutritionist for pregnant women, newborns, infants and children. (see A to Z)

Lice Removal:
lice Lice to See You. Sit back and relax while we remove those nasty little bugs -- and train you on how to spot and prevent further infestations! We can get rid of head lice & nits in just a few hours. Natural products, flexible appointments. Call Melanie on 07950 811285.

Massage (Baby and Mother):

     Hampstead Group Practice: 77 Fleet Rd. Baby massage class run by Lisa, a health visitor. Call Lisa on 0207 530 4637 for information.

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     Belsize Health (see details above):

NEW MUM ACHES AND PAINS? NEED SOME HELP WORKING OFF THAT BABY WEIGHT? Sports Massage and Personal Training in NW3 (www.activecalm.com) 07973 614 403. Call Janey for deep tissue massage during and after pregnancy in the comfort of your home. I also run one to one Personal Training sessions (or in small groups),  combining yoga as well as cardio exercises for weight loss and increased energy levels. Flexible days and times.
OBGYN:

     Mr. Demetrios Economides (www.myscan.co.uk 0207 435 5417)

Optometrists: Perspecitive Optometrists Dr. Rupal Shah 0207 586 5508, 8 Englands Lane NW3 4TG see her article on Articles by Local Experts

Osteopathy:

CHARLOTTE ROBIN: Osteopathic treatments for babies and adults: Colic, reflux, lower back pain, pelvic pain and other pregnancy and post partum symptoms. Nicky Sharp Clinic, 260 East End Road, London, N2.
Tel : 0208 815 94 33.www.nickysharposteopathy.co.uk

Cranial Osteopathy for Babies- home visits available. Avni Trivedi BOst MSc Paed Ost 07961 123 719.


British College of Osteopathic Medicine: BCOM has just launched a new, FREE Children's Clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at its Frazer House clinic on Netherhall Gardens, London NW3.  www.bcom.ac.uk/patients or 020 7435 7830, citing the Children Clinic offer.

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