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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?
support this theory haven't discounted the influence of other factors such as parallel tobacco use and low income, which may account for some, if not all of the risk increase.HeroinHeroin taken by a pregnant woman readily crosses the placenta
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Am I in labour?
By ThinkBaby on 15/12/2009 01:44:23
The signs of the onset of labour
in translation. If you're speaking to the hospital or midwife don't try to be a heroine when contractions strike as they'll be judging the situation partly by how much pain you appear to be in.Don't be worried about calling with a false alarm, it's far better
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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.
according to plan, but it had a very, very happy ending. For more, visit Sarah’s sites: www.bedrestdiary.co.uk A fictional blog by Bed Rest’s heroine on life on bed rest, plus more tips on surviving the experience. andwww.sarahbilston.co.uk The author's site.
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What if I can't breastfeed?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2007 01:20:18
There are several reasons why a mum may not want, or be able to breastfeed, and what happens then?
with breastfeeding for a short while, so do always discuss how medications will affect breastfeeding with your doctor.Drug abuse and dependency - The use of most illegal drugs renders breastfeeding unsafe, and in some cases (such as cocaine and heroine usage) very
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