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Aspirin OK in pregnancy if high risk of pre-eclampsia
By Kimberley Smith on 25/08/2010 14:20:22
NICE guidelines allow low dose of aspirin for pregnant women with high blood pressure
Taking aspirin while pregnant can help combat pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure. However, new guidelines advise aspirin should only be taken in pregnancy when there is a high risk of pre-eclampsia. In other words, mums-to-be shouldn’t take
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IVF secret weapon criticised
By Kimberley Smith on 18/08/2011 11:45:27
Aspirin may not be the IVF aid it’s rumoured to be
Despite many doctors recommending a daily dose of aspirin to women undergoing IVF, there is no evidence that the drug has any effect on the treatment’s outcome.New research combined the findings of 13 international studies on the effect of aspirin
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Painkillers in pregnancy in the spotlight
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 10/11/2010 09:06:42
Mums-to-be taking ibuprofen, aspirin and paracetamol may increase their risk of having a baby boy with undescended testicles, according to new study
.Using ibuprofen and aspirin in the fourth, fifth or sixth month of pregnancy could quadruple the risk of a son being born with cryptorchidim, and using paracetamol doubles the risk. This risk increases16 times if more than one painkiller type is taken at the same
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Pain killers in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/04/2007 01:44:26
During pregnancy, back ache, sore limbs, headaches and other discomforts might tempt you to pain killers, but what is safe?
for combatting flu and some aches and pains.Due to side effects, some more 'powerful' drugs are not advised during pregnancy. For example, pain killers like Ibruprofen and Nurofen may affect the baby, and aspirin has a blood-thinning effect which may be harmful
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Safe pain relief for aches and pains
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/10/2007 01:44:39
Pregnancy headaches and backpain are no fun, but you don't always want to rely on drugs for relief, so what are you options?
reach for an Ibruprofen or Nurofen when you're suffering aches and pains then you'll need to make a switch in pregnancy. You also shouldn't take aspirin unless it is specifically recommended by your doctor for your pregnancy. If you can get by without
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What painkillers are safe to take while breastfeeding?
By Gail Johnson on 19/05/2011 14:59:35
If you're suffering while feeding, what can you take that won't harm your baby
women with a history of stomach ulcers or asthma should avoid this type of drug.Both paracetamol and ibuprofen will pass through the breast milk, but it is believed that amount is very small. Aspirin is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding
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“I just couldn’t do it in a beaker”
By Amanda Pauley on 26/09/2011 16:30:54
Madcap comic Lee Evans says he’s just “too working-class” for IVF
it to help conceive his eighth son, Aiden.The singer even had his sperm rushed to the clinic in a flash Ferrari.Meanwhile, new research has discovered there’s no evidence to prove a daily dose of aspirin while undergoing IVF has any effect on treatment
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I'm pregnant! What now?
By ThinkBaby on 30/09/2009 00:10:30
Essential dos and don'ts to start your pregnancy on the right track
, just eat sensibly and wellDon’t take vitamin A supplements during your pregnancy and avoid vitamin A–rich foods, like liver and liver productsDon’t take over-the-counter, homeopathic or herbal remedies, even aspirin, for any condition without getting
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What is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome?
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/12/2007 12:56:57
OHSS can affect women who are taking drugs to stimulate their egg production, but what is it?
be addressed by using paracetamol (but not aspirin or drugs like ibuprofen), but make sure you tell the pharmacist why you need them to make sure you are not taking a medication that might affect your kidneys. Rest (and try avoid anything too strenuous
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Baby Medicines: Ibuprofen or Paracetamol?
By Debra Stottor on 25/09/2008 01:18:14
Which is best for your baby if he or she is unwell?
and asthma?Yes. People who suffer from asthma are advised not to take ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin (which should never be given to under-16s), as it can have harmful side-effects. If your baby has asthma
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