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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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Safe pain relief for aches and pains
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/10/2007 01:44:39
Pregnancy headaches and backpain are no fun, but you don't always want to rely on drugs for relief, so what are you options?
Suffering from headaches or backpain in pregnancy is no fun at all, especially if you are also experiencing tiredness or morning sickness. However, first off, try to address what might be causing the pain in order to more effectively treat it
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Herbal medicines in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/04/2009 00:39:45
What natural remedies are safe to use when you are expecting?
Although it might seem that plants and herbs are more natural and have centuries of heritage behind them compared to modern drugs, both herbs and drugs can have powerful side effects. Indeed, if you believe in the power of herbal medicine in your
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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
Whilst most people nowadays treat cholesterol as a dietry nightmare, the right kind has a natural part to play in our bodies, and is important during pregnancy. Indeed, cholesterol-lowering foods and drugs should in fact be avoided when you
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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?
for combatting flu and some aches and pains.Due to side effects, some more 'powerful' drugs are not advised during pregnancy. For example, pain killers like Ibruprofen and Nurofen may affect the baby, and aspirin has a blood-thinning effect which may be harmful
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Swine Flu Advice for Pregnant Women
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/07/2009 01:09:28
The government has re-issued medical advice for expectant mothers and small children as swine flu continues to claim lives in the UK
of the advice still stands from when we first reported about swine flu in pregnancy in the spring, but due to the recent cases where pregnant women have died of swine flu, after giving birth, it is worth reviewing the current advice. The NHS is also widening its
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