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Fake tan lotion and sun beds in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/05/2006 01:19:48
Cut out the sun beds and watch for skin reactions to tanning lotions in pregnancy.
.However, whilst fake tan is a far better way of getting colour than sitting roasting yourself in the sun, pregnancy hormones can make your skin more sensitive and you might get an allergic reaction to fake tan even if you don't normally.Medical advice suggests you
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Know-how: Placenta
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/09/2009 01:04:41
What is placenta, what placental complications can occur, and what role does it play in pregnancy?
The placentaThe placenta develops, attached to the interior wall of the womb, at the same time as the fetus. It not only creates the pregnancy hormones needed for the mother to physically change during pregnancy, but also acts as a feeding mechanism
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Should I Breastfeed My Baby?
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2009 01:54:31
When you're pregnant, how to feed your baby is one of the big choices ahead of you. Breastfeeding is great, but honestly, what are the pros and cons?
of being physically separated fromFeel good - Breastfeeding prompts your body to release love hormones that make you feel happy and relaxed – though it may not feel like it at times when you’re struggling to settle into a feed with your baby! Convenient
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The official definition of 'infertility'
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/04/2007 01:42:12
Three months? A year? Or more? How long do doctors wait until they will diagnose 'infertility'?
Getting pregnant might seem a blantantly simple process, but because several factors such as the right hormonal balance, well-timed sex around monthly ovulation and, indeed, the actual process of successful ovulation itself, need to be right, even
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
fertilsed egg, and on months when an egg is not implanted in the womb, this thicker lining is then shed as the monthly period.Endometriosis is a problem which occurs when similar tissue grows outside the womb. When the hormonal balance then tells this tissue
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Pregnancy fears: trips and accidents
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/06/2008 00:06:13
Women often worry that if they fall over when they are pregnant, they may harm their baby, but what are the facts?
Understandably, we are instinctively protective of our bumps when we are expecting. But your changing shape can affect your sense of balance, and hormonal changes affect simple tasks like you ability to hold things delicately, getting little
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Know-how: Stretch Marks!
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/06/2009 02:56:21
Not everyone gets stretch marks, but when your tummy is about to grow to fit a seven or eight lb baby, something has to give!
Skin is a remarkable material. It's renewable, washable, and pretty flexible. However, pregnancy skin can feel more dry, more greasy or more itchy due to the changes in hormones, and one of the biggest fears is the reality of (horrors!) stretchmarks
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Sit comfortably in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/08/2009 01:03:08
When you are expecting a baby you'll want to put your feet up more, but make sure you keep mobile too
It is not surprising, given the hormonal changes which affect the muscles and ligaments, and the extra weight being carried on one part of the body, that many pregnant women suffer from back ache at various stages over the nine months
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How Often Should We Have Sex?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/07/2009 02:19:02
When you and your partner are trying to conceive, how often should you have sexual intercourse each month?
of opportunity once a month.Indeed, although you might get to know when you are ovulating through taking your temperature and charting (see the Conception section of ThinkBaby for many articles linked to this subject), the complex cocktail of natural hormones
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Good posture in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:42:02
Your posture in pregnancy can help keep you feeling healthy and comfortable. Beware of a position that seems comfy for your new shape as it might lead to problems later on!
through hormonal changes in order to allow the muscles to relax and let your frame grow comfortably. This can mean that changes in your posture are more quickly felt through back pain etc because your muscles aren't supporting you as they usually do
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