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When pregnancy turns 'high-risk'
By Sarah Bilston on 26/03/2007 00:01:23
Sarah Bilston, author of 'Bed Rest', talks about her own pregnancy experiences.
remember the pink form my doctor gave me to fill out at my first ever obstetrical appointment. Did I have a history of high-blood pressure? It asked me, clearly assessing my risk for developing problems in the course of the next nine months. Did I have
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Jane Wake's keep fit tips for pregnancy and beyond
By Jane Wake on 09/06/2010 16:52:03
Fitness expert, Jane Wake, gives you all the facts you need to keep active - during pregnancy and after your baby's born
!Your checklistBefore you start, check with your midwife or GP that it’s OK for you to exercise. You can do this on your first antenatal appointment. For the majority of people there are rarely any problems but it is important to make sure.Then try and build
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Your top 10 worries sorted!
By Becky Seery on 06/12/2009 01:17:19
Our stress-free guide to overcoming your mum-to-be anxieties
A recent survey has revealed that 48% of new mums and 33% of first-time dads feel completely unprepared for their baby's first six months. The research, by insurance company Aviva, also found that 17% women panic or feel scared about having a new
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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?
to see the doctor together so he or she can get a good picture of your overall health as a couple and perhaps pick up on any obvious issues that may affect your combined fertility. When you first see your doctor about fertility issues it can help greatly
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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?
It's not all that long ago when having a baby after 35 was considered as very late in life and was particularly uncommon for a first child. These days however, more and more women are putting off starting a family into their thirties and it
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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.
concern.Because it can be easily contracted but not obviously noticed, the best way to detect the infection is through blood tests. According to the baby charity Tommy's, only about 15 per cent of women booking in for their first antenatal appointment
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Preparing your child for the arrival of a sibling
By Amaya Lopez on 20/11/2009 03:04:48
The arrival of a new baby is an upheaval as well as a blessing, so how can you ease the path for your first-born?
to the baby. See if you can take him along to the odd antenatal appointment so that he can see a scan or listen to the baby’s heart. Don’t let him forget what a wonderful thing it is to have a new brother or sister: during my second pregnancy I would often
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McTimoney Chiropractic in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/11/2007 10:53:01
This form of therapy can really help with the ongoing aches and pains of pregnancy and beyond, what is it and how does it work?
Penny Nelmes, DC BPhil, to explain what McTimoney Chiropractic is. First, here is a little more about Penny… Penny’s introduction to healthcare was via the NHS, where she worked as a nurse for many years. Recognising that health problems begin much
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Your baby's six-week check
By Maria Muennich on 20/06/2007 01:29:18
What to expect from the six- to eight-week health check scheduled for all new babies
Between six to eight weeks your new baby is due a routine health check to see how she's growing and developing. In some cases this is done at the same time as your six-week post-partum check but often it's a stand-alone appointment. You'll need
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Food allergies: the tell-tale signs
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 16:43:09
Do you think your baby may be suffering from a food allergy? Here's what to look out for, from wheeziness to skin rashes
first eats the trigger food, and they relax. The reaction is usually localised – for example, around the lips or on the face – and can last up to 14 days or so.Type III food allergies also occur on the second exposure to an allergen, but the reaction
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