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Headaches in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/09/2007 01:25:19
You can't reach for the headache tablets, so how do you beat headaches in pregnancy?
The changes to your body and your hormones in pregnancy, can often bring about headaches, but you can no longer rely on popping a few headache tablets to relieve the pain. Instead, you need to find more natural ways to ease headaches. If you
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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?
helps because the change in posture in pregnancy can put strain on the back and other parts of the body, isn’t there a danger that you are “correcting” something that will then be “wrong” once a woman has had her baby?No. The hormone relaxin which
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Trying for a baby for 12 months - what now?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/10/2008 01:00:13
If you have been trying to get pregnant for 12 months or more, what can you do next, and who should you talk to?
will show if you are ovulating normally. A second test during your period will help to show if your hormones are correctly balanced.You may also be checked to ensure you have been immunised against German measles (rubella) so that you are safe once you
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No period but a negative pregnancy test?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/01/2010 10:30:02
Even regular women can have missed or late periods. What are the causes and when should you seek treatment?
they have this condition, which is caused by hormone imbalances (and possibly linked to insulin levels).Symptoms can include increased body hair or some baldness, weight gain especially around your middle, acne, pain in the area of your ovaries, and heavy
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
, your lifestyle may well be very different: stress, tiredness, diet and weight can all play their part in throwing hormones out of synch for you and your partner.How long should we wait before seeking help?If you are a young woman (under 30
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Pregnant? Get snacking!
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/09/2010 01:12:58
Whilst excess weight gain isn't great for your pregnancy or birth, it is important to keep eating snacks rather than only eating three big meals a day.
for counteracting the effects of hormonal changes on your back, legs, skin and hair.Cucumber is a great, light snack to eat and easy to munch on when cut into sticks. It is hydrating and good for muscles, bones and other body tissue.Apples are a great source
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Periods after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/11/2006 00:49:38
When do periods return after the birth, and what will they be like?
than before, that they are less painful or that they are more or less heavy. This will be partly due to the pregnancy experience and its impact on the uterus and hormones. However, do bear in mind that periods often change at different ages in your life
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Pregnancy Beauty: Nails
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/12/2008 00:13:39
Doing your nails is one of those little luxury 'me-time' activities many love, but is it safe in pregnancy?
As with your hair and your skin, the hormonal changes of pregnancy can leave your nails dry and easily broken when you are expecting a baby.Some quality me-time is essential when you are trying to de-stress in pregnancy but did you know that some
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Pregnancy and your relationship
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/10/2009 03:22:45
Pregnancy, like other stresses of life, can take their toll on a relationship. It's important more than ever for you both to feel suppported and strong for the family life ahead, but how?
that will both want to be together forever as a commitment to this new life. These feelings are all totally understandable, and for a woman, are added to by the rollercoaster ride some women have with their hormones during pregnancy.Until the baby arrives
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Safe travelling while pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/07/2010 01:23:56
Travelling in pregnancy by air, rail, road or sea is perfectly safe but make sure you're prepared
as you wish. However, you'll probably feel better as your 2nd trimester begins, when your hormones have calmed down and you may not want to travel too close to your due date (you'll probably have lots of other things to be doing!). So the ideal time
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