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Non-alcoholic cocktails
By Kimberley Smith on 02/12/2012 17:10:23
“Mocktails” for mums-to-be that are safe to drink in pregnancy
Alcohol-free drinks courtesey of Margarita MamaRecent guidelines recommend no alcohol at all when you’re pregnant, but while everyone’s enjoying Pimms on the lawn, you can still nurse something rather more exciting than a glass of water.We’ve found
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Alcohol in Pregnancy: Yes or No?
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2010 02:04:13
Every time one study claims women should cut out drinking, another study suggests a little drink is fine in pregnancy - so what should you do?
.However, is the odd drink now and again acceptable?What is safe drinking in pregnancy?In 2007, the Department of Health released new guidelines about drinking when expecting. Their official line is now that you should have NO units of alcohol per week during pregnancy
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Alcohol in pregnancy linked to naughty teenagers
By Kimberley Smith on 22/03/2011 13:50:45
Children of mums-to-be who drink during their pregnancy are more likely to grow up to be badly behaved teenagers, finds new research
Drinking alcohol in pregnancy has been linked to an increased likelihood of having unruly teenagers, a new study has found.Teenagers whose mums drank a single alcoholic drink a day in early pregnancy were found to be three times as likely to have a
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Could a little alcohol in pregnancy actually do good?
By Matt Fricker on 06/10/2010 12:10:43
Drinking one unit of alcohol weekly won’t harm your unborn baby, according to new research
the available evidence, we cannot say with confidence that drinking during pregnancy is safe and will not harm your baby,” said a Department of Health spokesman.“Therefore, as a precautionary measure, our advice to pregnant women and women trying to conceive
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New research urges pregnant women not to drink alcohol
By Kimberley Smith on 11/04/2011 15:38:52
Just a small amount of alcohol in pregnancy found to increase chances of premature birth
A couple of glasses of wine a week during pregnancy could be enough to put your unborn baby at risk of foetal alcohol syndrome, according to new research from Dublin.The new study contradicts recent research that suggested the odd alcoholic drink
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Coffee in pregnancy - new study
By Maria Muennich on 21/05/2010 02:07:59
New research results may lead to some confusion, but the essential message of moderation remains unchanged
on limiting your coffee intake at whatever stage of pregnancy you're at.Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark compared the pregnancies of women drinking three or more cups of caff and decaff instant coffee per day and found no significant differences
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Ask the...nutritionist
By Lucinda Carter on 06/03/2008 01:28:53
I’m a vegetarian and was wondering whether I should give it up during my pregnancy?
I’m a vegetarian and was wondering whether I should give it up during my pregnancy. What would be best for my baby? Ruth, ManchesterLucinda CarterQualified nutritionist and dietician working for the NHS Ask the GPFor more of your questions answered
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Pain killers in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/04/2007 01:44:26
During pregnancy, back ache, sore limbs, headaches and other discomforts might tempt you to pain killers, but what is safe?
pregnancy address issues like stress (possibly try yoga or other relaxing techniques) and whether you may have a lack of enough drinking water during your day. If the headaches still persist, see your GP.
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Medicines during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 24/09/2010 01:52:19
Medicines, drugs, pills and potions - what's safe during pregnancy and what's not
. It's best to avoid all sleeping tablets and herbal remedies - although some herbal teas are specifically designed and safe for use during pregnancy, - and to focus on natural ways of promoting sleepiness, like taking a warm bath before bed or drinking
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Thrombosis (DVT) and labour
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:40:55
Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clotting can occur in labour, particularly if you've been at a higher risk during your pregnancy
during labour. In this case, doctors will keep an eye on your symptoms and you may be been given anti-coagulation drug Heparin to thin your blood.Preventing thrombosis in labourKeep active during the birth as much as possible and drink plenty of water
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