| |
 |
Is there no cure for morning sickness?
By Kimberley Smith on 08/09/2010 12:14:41
Drugs, scents, ginger and old wives tales not guaranteed to remedy pregnancy nausea and morning sickness, say scientists
from fizzy drinks and ginger to vitamin B6, antihistamines or prescribed antenatal drugs. However, this new survey suggests that no treatment can be relied upon to cure morning sickness.“A number of the studies we looked at appeared to show benefits
|
|
 |
Clues to post-natal depression offer hope of cure
By Kimberley Smith on 21/06/2010 13:48:58
A drop in hormone levels shortly after giving birth linked to onset of PND and baby blues
The sharp drop of oestrogen levels in mums who have just given birth has been linked to the increase of an enzyme which blocks ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain. We recently reported on the research into the effect of this enzyme in new mums. It was found to decrease mood enhanc...
|
|
 |
Breast milk could help cure acne
By Clio FitzHerbert on 19/04/2010 15:44:05
Face cream made from mothers’ breast milk could become skin-saving treatment for acne sufferers
Lauric acid found in breast milk has acne-fighting properties, scientists have discovered.The new treatment containing natural lauric acid, which is also found in coconut oil, helps reduce irritation and spots without causing side-effects, unlike many other acne treatments, accor...
|
|
 |
Beating morning sickness with common scents
By ThinkBaby on 13/09/2010 01:00:00
Does your fruit bowl hold the cure for your morning sickness?
Scents for morning sickness reliefMorning sickness can hit you with varying degrees of severity. There are many things you can do to alleviate the symptons or to avoid it altogether, if your condition is not extreme. You may also want to try out some more of our tips for coping...
|
|
 |
Sally Gunnell talks to ThinkBaby
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/03/2007 10:46:24
Athlete Sally Gunnell talks about Mother's Day, and why she's backing Hallmark's Cards for a Cure campaign.
Last week we covered the news of Hallmark’s Cards for a Cure campaign, raising money for breast cancer charities during the Mother’s Day cards season.Hallmark have also done research and found that over a third of people in UK confess to having
|
|
 |
What is Eroded Cervix ?
By ThinkBaby on 09/11/2007 14:04:58
It sounds awful, but eroded cervix is actually quite common among pregnant women and in most cases has no bearing on your pregnancy at all
If you've been diagnosed with eroded cervix then you may feel a little worried, it certainly sounds like a very unpleasant condition. But in this case the name sounds far more scary than the condition itself usually is. You needn't worry that your cervix is gradually wearing away...
|
|
 |
i-trans: A Natural Solutions for Morning Sickness
By Sarah Lawson on 05/08/2009 02:21:04
If you suffer from morning sickness you know it can be misery - but now you can try this completely natural, non-invasive relief
Having morning sickness is never fun. But in some cases, it can be relieved by natural scents and fruits. However, we also love this new way of relieving morning sickness, based on travel sickness bands…i-trans wrist bands for morning sickness reliefEasy and comfortable to wear o...
|
|
 |
Pregnant women 'should be given drugs to beat morning sickness'
By Susan Verity on 18/04/2011 13:30:01
As cases of morning sickness reported to hospitals treble, medical experts say pregnant women are being denied effective drugs
Medical experts have called for women suffering from morning sickness to be prescribed drugs.Their request comes on the back of figures which show that hospital admissions for morning sickness have almost trebled. In 2006-2007 (the last year for which figures are available) there...
|
|
 |
Three-parent IVF could prevent genetic disorders
By Kimberley Smith on 11/03/2011 16:28:23
New fertility technique that uses the DNA from three people to lower the risks of inherited diseases is under investigation
A controversial new conception technique known as “three-parent IVF” is under assessment by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) after researchers published a report into the procedure.The technique could enable parents who carry serious hereditary mitochondria...
|
|
 |
Guide to morning sickness
By ThinkBaby on 03/12/2012 16:03:45
Nauseous? Nausea and morning sickness in pregnancy can strike any time of day or night. Here's how to diagnose and deal with this common pregnancy complaint, and what to do if your morning sickness gets more serious
Although not every mum-to-be will suffer morning sickness, it is one of the more common pregnancy side effects, with around 70% feeling at least a little bit queasy in the first trimester. As the name suggests, you may feel sick in the morning but it's just as common to feel naus...
|
|
