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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
sickness throughout the duration of their pregnancy.Luckily, there are some techniques to help ease the symptoms:· Avoid warm or crowded places.· Tiredness will make the symptoms worse so make sure you get plenty of sleep at night and have a rest
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Fetal development: Week 5
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 11:10:33
Things are happening faster than you might think
to start your antenatal care and to make sure that you are taking the right supplements and precautions for a healthy start for your pregnancy.It’s in this second month that you’re more likely to start experiencing physical symptoms of pregnancy and you may
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Guide to morning sickness
By ThinkBaby on 03/12/2012 16:03:45
Nauseous? Nausea and morning sickness in pregnancy can strike any time of day or night. Here's how to diagnose and deal with this common pregnancy complaint, and what to do if your morning sickness gets more serious
but it's just as common to feel nauseous throughout the day. It may be one of the first pregnancy signs and symptoms you recognise so if you have unexplained nausea take a pregnancy test.We still aren't sure exactly what causes morning sickness. It
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What is premature ovarian failure?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/02/2007 02:38:38
Even women in the 20s can find themselves with the symptoms of menopause, and whilst most women will at some time in their lives skip a period or two, there are signs you should do something about as quickly as possible.
it should naturally do so.It affects between one and four per cent of women. The cause is not always known and cannot be predicted, though some serious illnesses, ongoing conditions or genetic predispositions can sometimes be cited.The symptoms include
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Morning sickness may be a sign of a healthy pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 07/10/2010 13:53:50
Pregnant women who suffer nausea and sickness in the first trimester may be less likely to miscarry
than those who sail through the early stages with no nausea at all.But if you’re lucky enough to have avoided morning sickness, it’s not a reason to worry. The study investigated the pregnancy symptoms of 2,400 American women but its author, Dr Ronna L
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Cystitis in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/06/2006 10:52:32
Cystitis is so common that many GPs will check for it in urine samples. What is it, what are the symptoms and what's the treatment?
to cystitis, and it has a one in three chance of coming back, so what is it, what are the symptoms and what's the cure?Preventing cystitis Cystitis is common in pregnancy and can come back, so follow a few simple rulesDrink plenty of waterAvoid coffee, tea
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Everything you need to know about Norovirus
By Liz Jarvis on 29/03/2010 12:03:11
It’s one of the nastiest (and most common) stomach bugs around, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. Here’s what to look out for, how to treat the symptoms and how to prevent it...
are particularly vulnerable.How do you catch it?Through contact with an infected person, by touching something which has the virus on it, or by coming into contact with infected food.What are the symptoms?Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes a fever, headache
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What is gestational diabetes?
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/06/2006 01:20:30
Gestational diabetes is routinely checked for during pregnancy but what is it and what does it mean for your baby?
perhaps once during about half of all regular pregnancies, is deemed to be of concern if it happens at more than one sample test. (At this point blood tests or a glucose tolerance test can help flag up gestational diabetes.)Other symptoms include the need
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Know-how: Pre-labour signs
By ThinkBaby on 21/03/2011 02:43:00
Are you in labour or pre-labour? Lightening, twinges and tiredness could all be symptoms your body is getting ready for birth
Are you in labour or pre-labour? Lightening, twinges and tiredness could all be symptoms your body is getting ready for birthFrom day one of pregnancy, your body is beginning to prepare for the birth of your baby. In the last month, most women
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Migraine in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/12/2006 02:01:55
Migraine's are never fun, but how should you deal with them when you are expecting a baby?
during pregnancy. What is a migraine?A migraine is triggered by the blood flow to the head. When this flow is upset, symptoms are varied and can be unpleasant, even before the throbbing head pain finally arrives. Symptoms can include blurred vision
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