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Can I get pregnant while on the pill?
By Kimberley Smith on 06/11/2010 01:48:04
Yes, you can, the pill isn't 100% safe...
with vomiting or diarrhoea. If either of these things happen to you you should check the manufacturer’s instructions about doubling up with an alternative contraception for a period of time.Some other medications, such as antibiotics and migraine medicines, can
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Can acupuncture help in labour?
By Maria Muennich on 15/12/2009 01:18:46
Can the ancient Chinese art of needles help to make giving birth a little easier?
can I use acupuncture?You can use acupuncture during both pregnancy and labour: There are no side-effects whatsoever for either mother or baby associated with the use of acupuncture. If you have specific concerns during pregnancy then a qualified
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Can labour be too fast?
By ThinkBaby on 19/08/2010 03:24:50
Fast labour may be every pregnant woman's dream but can labour be too quick?
does not pass through the birth canal too quickly as, for the child, it can cause oxygen deprivation. Additionally, to ensure the baby's body does not endure undue physical stress, the midwife managing the birth needs to be able to gently manoeuvre
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Foods you can enjoy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2009 01:45:20
Although there are some no-gos in pregnancy, some foods like shellfish are perfectly safe, despite their 'bad press'!
It's true that because food poisoning can seriously affect you and your unborn baby during pregnancy, there are a few foods you need to avoid in pregnancy. However, there is no need to be over-cautious, especially when now as much as ever you want
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Breastfeeding at birth can reduce infant mortality
By Monica Stylli on 17/08/2007 01:04:13
New research by UNICEF suggests that breastfeeding babies immediately after birth can prevent neonatal deaths.
The first 24 hours after birth can be some of the most daunting, especially if you are getting to grips with breastfeeding. Research by charity UNICEF shows that breastfeeding babies immediately after birth can prevent a significant number
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How many caesarians can you have?
By ThinkBaby on 25/08/2009 01:26:05
If you have had one or two babies by caesarian-section, can you have any more?
Whether you have a caesarian section by choice or it becomes a medical necessity and is either planned in advance or an emergency during labour, it can often leave you with questions about what might happen if you have another baby. It is possible
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Can you Really Influence the Sex of Your Baby?
By Sarah Lawson on 09/11/2009 01:54:42
Boy or Girl? Some people believe you can deliberately affect the chances of having one of the other
From old wives' tales to scientific studies, many people through the ages have enjoyed speculating on whether or not you can reliably increase your chances of having a boy or a girl. In 2008 a study was published which suggested that high calorie
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Sleeping on sofa can increase risk of 'cot death'
By ThinkBaby on 26/08/2008 01:09:03
Sharing a sofa whilst asleep, smoking and deprivation can all increase the risk of 'cot death'
An extensive study revealed worrying increases in certain causes of sudden infant death syndrome (cot death) which linked certain circumstances with this tragic event. Hopefully its findings can help all new parents keep their babies safer
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SIDS - What it is and how you can reduce the risk
By ThinkBaby on 09/06/2005 10:28:19
SIDS/cot death is very rare, but there are some small precautions you can take to make the risk even lower for your baby
What is cot death / SIDS?Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly as SIDS or cot death, is a concern for every new parent, particularly as no-one can say exactly how or why it happens. The term doesn’t describe one illness, but rather the sudden
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Can you predict your unborn baby's sex?
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/02/2011 16:05:57
Old wives' tales on predicting the sex of your baby, for all you mums-to-be who can't wait for your 20-week scan!
.Your age at the time you conceivedYour age apparently can help you predicting your baby’s sex. If your age when you fell pregnant and the year of conception are both even, or both odd, the baby is a girl. If they are mismatched, you’re having a boy
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