| |
 |
Pregnancy and dental care
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2007 06:43:31
Why caring well for your teeth in pregnancy is more important than ever, and how you can do it safely
If you're expecting a baby then you're probably learning more all the time about the ways in which pregnancy can affect your body. One of the less immediately obvious effects of pregnancy can be dental health problems, but how does pregnancy
|
|
 |
Free prescriptions and dental care in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/01/2007 01:10:56
Once your doctor has confirmed you are pregnant, and for the 12 months after your baby is born, you are entitled to free prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. Here's how to get it.
if the medication is not related to your pregnancy.Here’s the lowdown:Who is eligible?Free prescriptions during pregnancy is not a means-tested benefit. That is, any woman who is pregnant can claim it, regardless of whether she is working or not, or whether she
|
|
 |
Older mums need improved standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth
By Laura Nelson on 12/08/2011 13:34:41
Experts say a worrying number of older pregnant women are at risk of complications during pregnancy and labour
Older mums require higher standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth, experts are saying.Catherine Nelson-Piercy, a professor of obstetric medicine at King’s College London, says a rise in the number of “high risk” pregnancies, including more
|
|
 |
Mums-to-be told - “Take care of your teeth!”
By Kimberley Smith on 25/11/2010 14:48:18
Dentists warn of the dangers to your baby if you neglect your oral health in pregnancy
treatment on the NHS during while you’re pregnant.Find out more about your dental health in pregnancy.
|
|
 |
NHS launches maternity comparison website
By Kimberley Smith on 06/12/2010 14:41:36
NHS Choices to offer more info on maternity care to help parents-to-be choose their service and rate their experience
from the Care Quality Commission.Public Health Minister Anne Milton has said the service aims to enable the NHS to respond to comments and criticisms in a productive way by inviting feedback on the service.The Royal College of Obstetricians
|
|
 |
Alcohol-free mouthwash in pregnancy could prevent premature birth
By Kimberley Smith on 15/02/2011 14:55:31
Taking extra care of your teeth and dental health when pregnant could reduce your risk of giving birth prematurely
Using alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash in pregnancy may help reduce the risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Using a mouthwash without alcohol that contains the antibacterial agent CPC, has been found to improve the likelihood of a
|
|
 |
Protecting your teeth and gums in pregnancy
By Monica Stylli on 21/06/2007 01:33:10
New Oral-B survey shows 49% of mums-to-be don't realise the importance of oral care during pregnancy
, nutritionally-balanced diet will also help improve the health of gums. Pregnant women often develop a greater tendency to snack on carbohydrates but the survey showed that the top craving in pregnancy was for something sweet. Extra care is needed because
|
|
 |
Cholesterol and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2009 01:07:50
Cholesterol plays a vital role in pregnancy, and even those with ongoing raised cholesterol levels should be careful how they control their problem
-blockers on the market, usually in dairy products like margarine or yoghurt. All these products should contain warnings on the packaging for pregnant and lactating (breastfeeding) women.Controlling cholesterol in pregnancyThe importance of cholesterol to general health
|
|
 |
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
|
|
 |
Kitchen hygiene in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/09/2007 01:07:08
Looking after yourself in pregnancy means making sure your food isn't just healthy but that it's cooked or prepared safely
cleaning your hands and the veg of any soil residue afterwardsFor more about general and pregnancy eating safety, visit www.food.gov.uk.
|
|
