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Thrombosis (DVT) and labour
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:40:55
Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clotting can occur in labour, particularly if you've been at a higher risk during your pregnancy
Heparin injections in the hours afterwards.It’s best to try and get up and move about as soon as you can to encourage blood flow.Read more onThrombosis and pregnancyYour different birthing optionsHow to give birth naturally
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Asthma and teen obesity connected to smoking in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 16:35:23
Studies link smoking while pregnant to baby’s asthma risk and teen obesity
up by nearly 16% if their mum smoked throughout her pregnancy, the Montreal Gazette reported. This was also related to the low birth weights, known to have an impact the development of asthma.The paper also reported findings from an obesity study
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Can you get your period when you’re pregnant?
By Anna Lewis on 24/02/2012 10:08:39
It might sound like a silly question, but trust us it’s not
experience bleeding, even if it stops. In early pregnancy especially, bleeding can be cause for concern, but many women who bleed a little during pregnancy go on to give birth without any complications.Types of bleeding in pregnancyWomen often have a little
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Plus-size pregnancy
By Anna Lewis on 16/02/2012 10:45:55
How your weight could affect you and your baby
/glucose in the bloodstream. Gestational diabetes usually starts halfway through pregnancy.Get more information on gestational diabetes Gestational hypertension (high blood pressure)Gestational hypertension occurs in approximately 8-10% of pregnancies, but is more likely
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Flu treatment drugs safe for pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 16:41:03
US study confirms the safety of common influenza drugs for expectant mums
The safety of flue treatment drugs Tamiflu, Relenza and Flumadine has been confirmed.The retrospective study analysed the medical records of 8, 239 pregnant women who gave birth at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Texas between 2003 and 2008. Of these
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Pregnant smokers quit for NHS cash incentives
By Kimberley Smith on 30/04/2010 13:45:53
Mums-to-be in Scotland respond well to NHS scheme offering cash rewards for staying off cigarettes
A maximum of £12.50 a week has been offered to pregnant women in Scotland who smoke, to convince them to Give It Up For Baby.The NHS scheme was trialled in Dundee and other areas of Scotland. It enables women to buy groceries and baby goods
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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
doctor or midwife isn't supportive or helpful then you may want to consider health practitioners. [1] Fergusson DM, Horwood LJ, Northstone K. Maternal use of cannabis and pregnancy outcome. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002[2] National
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Psychiatric problems linked to smoking in pregnancy
By Kyrsty Hazell on 05/05/2010 14:06:34
New light shed on the risks associated with mums-to-be smoking
depression and ADHD.The Turku University Hospital found that smoking in pregnancy can increase the chances of the baby developing mental illnesses. The results came from studying the birth records of 175, 000 babies born in the late 1980s. Comparing
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Antidepressants in pregnancy linked to premature babies
By Kimberley Smith on 17/05/2010 16:54:46
Babies born to mums who took antidepressants while pregnant more likely to be born early and weigh less
Babies who are exposed to antidepressant medications in the womb are 8 times more likely to be born early. A study in Australia has also found that mums-to-be who were taking the drugs gave birth to smaller babies with lower birth weights
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Does smoking in pregnancy create criminals?
By Kimberley Smith on 16/11/2010 17:13:54
Mums-to-be who smoked heavily during their pregnancy found to be more likely to have babies who grow up committing crimes
Children of mums who smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day during pregnancy are more likely to go on to have a criminal record. This is the remarkable conclusion of a study just published in the US.Nearly 4,000 women were interviewed between 1959
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