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Is there no cure for morning sickness?
By Kimberley Smith on 08/09/2010 12:14:41
Drugs, scents, ginger and old wives tales not guaranteed to remedy pregnancy nausea and morning sickness, say scientists
Morning sickness may be incurable, say scientists at Dublin City University, after studying 4,000 mums-to-be in the first half of their pregnancies.Pregnancy nausea affects around 85% of mums-to-be. Most will try to ease the symptoms with everything
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Medicines during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 24/09/2010 01:52:19
Medicines, drugs, pills and potions - what's safe during pregnancy and what's not
. It's best to avoid all sleeping tablets and herbal remedies - although some herbal teas are specifically designed and safe for use during pregnancy, - and to focus on natural ways of promoting sleepiness, like taking a warm bath before bed or drinking
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Using homeopathy for labour and birth
By Maria Muennich on 19/11/2008 01:37:53
What homeopathy is, how it works and how to find out more
to change remedies to deal with new situations, physical pains and emotions as your labour progresses. There are remedies to help speed up contractions, relieve pressure, combat dizziness, reassure and calm, re-energise and so on. Is homeopathy safe and how
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Birth stories: Labour without drugs
By Michaela Kennard on 21/04/2008 10:08:26
Conventional pain relief? Not for us!
, gentle and effective remedies for use before, during and after labour; £26.95 + P&P Contact:www.helios.co.uk or call 01892 537254Homeopathic remedies should only be used under the advice of a registered practitioner who is experienced in pregnancy
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What is a 'tilted uterus'?
By ThinkBaby on 02/08/2007 01:58:21
It might sound daunting, but this condition is quite common and can be remedied with a simple procedure
back instead. About 20 per cent of pregnant women have a tilted or 'retroverted' uterus for one of a number of reasons, sometimes genetic. If the condition is identified in early pregnancy, it most usually rights itself within the first 12 or 13 weeks
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Herbal medicines in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/04/2009 00:39:45
What natural remedies are safe to use when you are expecting?
normal life, you will understand that they absolutely should be treated with caution just as serious medication should be, when you are pregnant. You should regard them just as you do pain killers in pregnancy or general medicines in pregnancy
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Pregnancy and thrush
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/04/2007 01:05:57
Like many other discomforts of womanhood, pregnancy can heighten your susceptibility to the problem of thrush.
be done about thrush, during pregnancy?The condition of thrush does not harm your baby, but is uncomfortable and you should get it treated. If you are buying over-the-counter remedies, buy them at a pharmacy where you can ask if the specific treatment you
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How can I ease my morning sickness?
By Liz Jarvis on 03/12/2012 17:45:58
Independent midwife Katie Green reveals great tips for coping with pregnancy queasiness
There are many theories for the causes of morning sickness, most of which revolve around increased hormone levels in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. For most women morning sickness will disappear by around 16 weeks. However, some women can suffer
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Anti-aging vitamin pill DHEA could boost fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 04/08/2010 14:29:06
DHEA supplement increases fertility, reduces miscarriage risk and leads to healthier and more successful pregnancies, find trials
researchers to believe that DHEA plays a key role in fertility.The study in Israel found that women who took the supplement while being treated for fertility problems were more likely to conceive. They also had a better chance of a healthy pregnancy
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10 of the best stretchmark creams for mums-to-be
By Kyrsty Hazell on 20/01/2011 14:38:00
Trying your hardest to avoid those stretchmarks? Our pick of pregnancy and post-baby stretchmark creams and oils might just help your skin
that contain rose hip, which was recently found to be a great remedy for stretchmarks, as well as creams and oils packed full of essential vitamins and nourishment.
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