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What is gestational diabetes?
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/06/2006 01:20:30
Gestational diabetes is routinely checked for during pregnancy but what is it and what does it mean for your baby?
.If this is not enough, you might be given insulin injections.You will be monitored to ensure you do not develop pre-eclampsia, although this is also routinely checked for in all pregnancies anyway.Provided the care team at your birth are aware of the condition
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Know-how: Placenta
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/09/2009 01:04:41
What is placenta, what placental complications can occur, and what role does it play in pregnancy?
The placentaThe placenta develops, attached to the interior wall of the womb, at the same time as the fetus. It not only creates the pregnancy hormones needed for the mother to physically change during pregnancy, but also acts as a feeding mechanism
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Cervical abnormalities and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/04/2006 14:24:50
A new study links premature and low-weight births to some treatments for abnormal cervical cells.
of several different methods involving laser, knife or ‘large loop excision’.The hospital’s study found that only ‘laser ablation’ was found not to be linked to any pregnancy risks. However, cancer charities and doctors are keen to point out that the risks
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What is an incompetent cervix?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/05/2010 14:07:01
How does this rare condition affect pregnancy and what can be done about it?
The cervix is the lower part and the neck of the uterus. In pregnancy, it acts as a stopper, keeping the fetus and amniotic fluid in place. This stays firmly in place until the 'ripening' at labour allows it open up and the birth begins. However
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What is toxoplasmosis?
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2006 12:28:58
Toxoplasmosis can be picked up through cat poo and things like uncooked meat. If you're pregnant it can affect your unborn baby.
the baby in early or mid-term pregnancy can bring about miscarriage or stillbirth. Or the baby can develop abnormalities which include brain damage, deafness, blindness or epilepsy.Infections contracted later in pregnancy, despite this being more likely
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Fibroids in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/02/2007 01:17:24
Fibroids are more common than you think, especially in women over 35, and, whilst they can affect fertility and pregnancy, there is not always a need to worry. Here's the lowdown.
or scan when they are already pregnant.What are fibroids?Fibroids are small, non-malignant growths which can develop on the inside of the uterus. Women of all ages can suffer badly with pain and bleeding if growths accelerate or get too large
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What is placenta praevia?
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/12/2006 01:13:50
Sometimes, placenta grows across the opening of the uterus. This is called placenta praevia, and can be dangerous for mother and baby.
Doctors today are well aware of the dangers of placenta praevia, but what exactly is it and should you be concerned about it?What is placenta praevia?The placenta is your baby's source of nourishment through pregnancy. Sometimes, it grows low down
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Pregnancy and fifth disease
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/01/2007 01:04:09
Fifth disease – commonly called 'slapped cheek' – is a rash usually contracted by children. For most, it is not a major illness, but it can be dangerous for pregnant women.
to ensure the illness does not provoke complications.When is fifth disease contagious?Like so many other diseases of this kind, fifth disease is, unfortunately, most contagious before the tell-tale rash appears. The average duration of incubation is about 16
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Getting a cold or flu in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/12/2008 01:35:47
In the colder months, a bout of flu or a bad cold seem inevitable, but what if you are expecting when you get ill?
and about in unpredictable weather can also bring on a rundown state that ends up in a cough or cold.There's no need to call the doctor for every cold and snuffle, although you do need to take care that any medications you take are safe for use in pregnancy
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