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Pregnant women unaware of the dangers of ibuprofen
By Hannah Blake on 07/09/2011 11:17:20
Scientists have found that pregnant women who use ibuprofen are twice as likely to have a miscarriage
A new study has found that women who take ibuprofen from just before they conceive until the 20th week of pregnancy are at a higher risk of miscarriage.One in six mums-to-be are still taking ibuprofen, despite clear warnings on the packets
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Antibiotics in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/07/2007 01:50:03
Many women believe that it is unwise to take antibiotics in pregnancy. However, there are some forms of the drug which are important in tackling dangerous infections.
be in her system. However, there are medicines during pregnancy that are fine to take. Indeed, some health professionals now believe that drug companies and doctors might be too cautious during pregnancy and be depriving women of medication they could
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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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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.
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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?
in pregnancy is bad enough, because there are often common over-the-counter treatments that doctors and pharmacists will advise against you taking. But what about swine flu?What is swine flu?Swine flu is a form of flu which usually only affects pigs
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What is Group B strep and how do I know if I have it?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:23:29
You might have heard talk of Group B Strep and how it can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Find out more
of developing GBS infections are those whose have tested positive to a GBS test during pregnancy, those delivering prematurely, those whose waters have broken more than 24 hours before delivery, or mums-to-be who have tested positive for GBS in a previous
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Pregnant after using spermicides
By ThinkBaby on 03/06/2009 00:50:00
If your pregnancy was unplanned, you might have concerns about contraceptive options affecting the fetus.
problems like this can affect your pregnancy and your general state of being at a time when you now have to look after yourself and feel positive about the coming months.
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Having a baby after 35
By ThinkBaby on 15/05/2007 09:42:00
What are the risks and how can you weigh the odds in your favour?
's no longer viewed as strange or dangerous to have babies in your late thirties or even early forties. However, certain conception and pregnancy risks are higher with pregnancies later in life, so if you are planning to put off having babies until your late
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Smoking in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/07/2007 01:58:43
There is clear medical evidence that smoking during pregnancy increases risk of fetal ill-health and miscarriage
With the waves of information around and the warnings on cigarette packets, it's hard for any smoker to say he or she is unaware of the health dangers linked with smoking. Whilst having been a smoker in past years is not going to affect an unborn
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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.
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