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Flu treatment drugs safe for pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 16:41:03
US study confirms the safety of common influenza drugs for expectant mums
The safety of flue treatment drugs Tamiflu, Relenza and Flumadine has been confirmed.The retrospective study analysed the medical records of 8, 239 pregnant women who gave birth at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Texas between 2003 and 2008. Of these
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Recreational drug use in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 14/08/2008 15:00:28
What are the risks posed to a developing baby by drug use in pregnancy, and what should you do if you have an illicit drug habit?
of marijuana from the effects of other drugs frequently taken in association with it, such as alcohol and tobacco. Some studies have linked use of the drug with slow fetal growth rates and lower birth weights, while other studies - including one published
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Antidepressants in pregnancy linked to premature babies
By Kimberley Smith on 17/05/2010 16:54:46
Babies born to mums who took antidepressants while pregnant more likely to be born early and weigh less
.The research also found that antidepressant exposure in the womb affected development. The rate of growth measured was significantly slower compared to those babies born to mums who had not taken anti-depressants while pregnant.However, antenatal depression
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Acupuncture answer to depression in pregnancy?
By Clio FitzHerbert on 23/02/2010 13:43:53
Acupuncture could provide a drug-free treatment for women suffering from pre-natal depression, study finds
Traditional acupuncture has been linked to significant improvements in depression among mums-to-be in a US study.After eight weeks of treatment, pregnant women who received acupuncture, targeted at treating depression, saw the severity
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What is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome?
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/12/2007 12:56:57
OHSS can affect women who are taking drugs to stimulate their egg production, but what is it?
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, as its name suggests, is caused when drugs taken to kickstart or enhance the production performance of a woman’s ovaries, bring about over-activity. It can be a serious condition, but it only affects women who
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New wireless foetal monitor could improve birth
By Susie Boone on 18/02/2011 13:25:12
US approves monitor that could allow greater movement during labour and delivery
A ground-breaking new wireless monitor has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).This means the monitor, which was developed by scientists in Nottingham, can now be used during childbirth in America. It measures the heart rate
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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
that herbal remedies, aromatherapy and homeopathic treatments are safe for pregnant women before you use them.As many drugs aren't proven harmful, in some cases your doctor may decide that the health benefit to you outweighs the theoretical potential risk
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Top tips for conception
By Sara Mackenzie on 29/04/2010 17:15:24
When trying to get pregnant, there's plenty you can do to boost your chances of conception. While there's no guaranteed formula, here are the key things you can try...
, building up to three or four sessions of at least 20 minutes each week. Find out more about getting fit for conception.Cut out toxinsAlcohol, smoking and other drugs can all affect fertility and many could damage the foetus if you do become pregnant. If you
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Unexpectedly pregnant? Don’t panic
By ThinkBaby on 25/09/2009 01:37:54
Follow our steps to get yourself on the right track
’ll be confused, feeling pleased one minute and upset the next. These are all perfectly normal responses to an enormous emotional upheaval. If you’re happy to be pregnantNot every unplanned pregnancy is an unwelcome one. While you might not have actively thought
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Investigating infertility - where to start
By ThinkBaby on 27/09/2010 01:35:31
Do you have a fertility problem, when should you seek help and are you doing everything you can to try to conceive?
- which does lower your combined fertility but will not neceessarily prevent you from getting pregnant in time. In this case the choice will be whether to keep trying for a while (you may be able to take steps to optimise your chances of conception
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