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HELLP syndrome mum raises awareness after baby heartache
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 15:08:57
A mum who lost her baby daughter after HELLP syndrome has sprung into action to raise awareness for the condition
awareness of HELLP syndrome and has set up a group on Facebook, which provides information and support for those affected by the condition.“It’s so important to get the message and the symptoms out there, it really can happen at any stage of pregnancy
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Abdominal pain during pregnancy
By Daniella Delaney on 17/05/2012 16:39:40
What could be causing your pregnancy stomach pain and what are the treatment?
placenta and why it's so important to your baby.Preeclampsia prevents the placenta from working properly, limiting the supply of food and oxygen to your baby and may also affect your kidneys, liver, lungs, brain and blood clotting system. Find out more
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Coeliac disease and your baby need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/05/2012 16:56:56
From the symptoms to what foods to avoid, find out the essentials about coeliac disease and you baby
the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Some types of oats contain similar proteins to gluten so should be avoided but pure, uncontaminated oats are safe for most people with coeliac disease. It’s important to know which food are naturally gluten free
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Molar Pregnancy
By Anna Lewis on 01/03/2012 15:25:35
A rare but devastating pregnancy complication
dilatation and curettage will be arranged. This can be extremely distressing, so talking to your partner or family and friends will help you get through this difficult time.It’s important to be monitored after the termination of your molar pregnancy to make
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Charting basics - recognising your fertile phase
By ThinkBaby on 06/05/2007 01:19:35
Your fertile phase can fluctuate from cycle to cycle, but charting ovulation/fertility indicators will help you know when's what
factor, you’ll know how late your period is going to be and won't be tricked into thinking you might be pregnant when there’s a delay.Taking your temperatureWhen charting your waking temperature it’s important that you take the temperature at the same
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Who's who of pregnancy care
By Maria Muennich on 20/03/2006 12:50:21
Doctors to doulas, which health professionals will be responsible for your care and what your other options are
, can't control when your child arrives, you can't usually choose which midwife will help at the birth. Independent midwivesIf establishing a rapport with the midwife who will assist at the birth is important to you, then you might want to consider
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Blood tests in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2006 15:43:15
From routine booking in tests to the triple test: what to expect from blood tests in pregnancy and what they're all for
protein on their red blood cells. People whose red blood cells don't carry this protein are rhesus negative. For your everyday health your rhesus factor isn't important, but it is significant during pregnancy if you are rhesus negative. If you are rhesus
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Buyer's guide to feeding bras
By Maria Muennich on 13/05/2009 01:19:34
Your new wobbly weighty wonders require a little more thought when it comes to good wrapping, particularly when they're also providing baby's meals
the likelihood of developing mastitis. A properly supportive bra is also important to help prevent the breast ligaments from stretching and so help you regain your figure later. And who wants sore and stretchy boobs?Royce Cherish drop-cup £15What to look for
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The first 48 hours after birth for mum
By Maria Muennich on 03/12/2009 01:55:54
Your baby's finally here and the centre of all attention, but what's going on with mum?
.Sleeping and visitors In the first few hours you may be too exhilarated to sleep, even if you've had a long and exhausting labour, but very soon the need to sleep will catch up with you and it's important that you use this time to get as much rest as you can as well
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Breastfeeding: the early days
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/12/2007 11:25:22
Statistics show that a large percentage women, even if they do try to breastfeed, give up by six weeks. What are the biggest barriers to feeding and what can you do to overcome them?
moment and the health benefits for your baby's immune system are really important. The action, if you can feed straight after the birth, also helps with the delivery of the placenta, and triggers the healing mechanism to make your uterus contract to pre
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