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Safe eating in warmer weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2007 01:05:12
As the days get a little warmer, being food-aware in especially important to stave off poisoning or sickness in pregnancy.
coleslaw are supposed to be eaten straight, so avoid these. Also items which might contain raw or undercooked egg (like posh mayonnaise) and unpasteurised dairy products like soft cheeses should always be avoided during pregnancy.However, other foods which
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Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/08/2009 01:34:04
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
of alcohol in pregnancy is OK, the latest official message is to completely cut it out, in order not to confuse mothers-to-be with a mixed message.Be aware of how your job affects youIf you do a job which may cause a health hazard to you or your unborn baby
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Breath tests for all pregnant women, says NICE
By Kyrsty Hazell on 24/06/2010 18:19:48
Health experts suggest that all mums-to-be should have smoking breath tests at first antenatal appointment
trigger reactions from pregnant women who may feel that their lives are being too controlled by doctors and midwives. It’s questionable whether this will deter women who choose to smoke during their pregnancy, as they’ll already have been made well aware
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Keep safe in the heat
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2006 11:01:16
The government have issued weather warnings about extreme heat this week. Pregnant women and children are at risk.
Even if you have braved the heat until now, the continuing heatwave - due to carry on into August - is no fun.During a heatwave in France three years ago, 10,000 people died due to lack of health care or awareness of keeping cool and hydrated during
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Pregnancy: is it Safe to Visit the Dentist?
By ThinkBaby on 24/08/2009 01:35:48
Are dental treatments and X-rays dangerous when you are expecting a baby?
Because women are aware that they need to be cautious with medicines in pregnancy, they tend to be reluctant to visit the doctor and dentist too. Are dental procedures safe in pregnancy?It's not only safe to go to the dentist during pregnancy
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I'm 25 weeks pregnant and sometimes my baby stops moving. Why does she suddenly go quiet?
By Gail Johnson on 15/02/2010 12:04:59
Midwife advice to stop you worrying during pregnancy
. In addition, your baby will also have periods of quiet when she is asleep, so you will not feel them.It is important to be aware of your baby’s movements and you may notice a pattern in her periods of activity and sleep, but don’t worry if it all feels random
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Unborn babies threatened by passive smoking
By Kimberley Smith on 02/07/2010 14:22:01
Passive smoking found to be almost as damaging to developing babies as mum-to-be smoking
Babies who are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke in the womb are at a similar risk of cancers and genetic mutations as those whose mums smoked during pregnancy.Researchers in the US have investigated genetic abnormalities found in children born
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Harmful chemicals found in nearly all pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 14/01/2011 12:51:24
Chemicals, including some banned for decades, have been found in the bodies of 99% of pregnant women in the US
for the unborn baby.The study was not investigating the link between the presence of substances and the health of the women’s babies but has raised awareness of the unknown properties of many household items. Several of the chemicals have been banned since
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Don’t ignore a sore throat in pregnancy, warns report
By Kimberley Smith on 01/03/2011 13:23:22
Mums-to-be are advised to visit their doctor with any sore throats after rise in serious Strep A cases
is a lovely time, it’s not without risk. Pregnant women and their families need to be more aware and wash their hands,” said Dr Imogen Stephens, from CMACE.Find out more about colds and infections in pregnancy.
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Swine Flu and Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 07/05/2009 20:45:06
If you are expecting a baby, could the risk of catching swine flu be more dangerous for you? And will it be safe to take medication?
to be on the safe side. You can then be prescribed Relenza, which is deemed the pregnancy-safe antiviral option for this illness.The same goes for any antibiotics you may need to be prescribed – so long as your GP is aware that you are or might be pregnant
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