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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.
Many women will have encountered thrush at some point in their life, long before pregnancy arrives, however, as with many of common female complaints, it can occur more often during pregnancy.What is thrush?Thrush is usually experienced
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Summer Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2010 00:02:57
From staying cool in the heat to knowing when to take your holidays – your guide to pregnancy in summer
, and that Boots cucumber facial wipes would help me keep my cool worked wonders.Here are a few useful ThinkBaby articles that will help you if you are getting into the middle or last trimester of pregnancy during the summer months…Beating the heatThe increase
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Antibiotics in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/07/2007 01:50:03
Many women believe that it is unwise to take antibiotics in pregnancy. However, there are some forms of the drug which are important in tackling dangerous infections.
be in her system. However, there are medicines during pregnancy that are fine to take. Indeed, some health professionals now believe that drug companies and doctors might be too cautious during pregnancy and be depriving women of medication they could
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Swimming in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/05/2010 01:24:31
Swimming's always a great way to exercise and in pregnancy, it helps support that bump, too!
Aerobic exercises, like swimming, are useful in pregnancy because they help build up muscle tone and stamina but they also improve your circulation, which can affect the efficiency of delivering nutrients to your growing bump. Good circulation
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Pregnancy for diabetics
By ThinkBaby on 14/11/2008 01:38:11
Although gestational diabetes can occur during pregnancy, what should those with existing diabetes be aware of when expecting a baby?
Many women in pregnancy develop diabetes which only lasts until their baby is born. This is called gestational diabetes and can be picked up easily during routine ante-natal check-ups, and safely managed. However, many women have successful
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Pregnancy bleeding, spotting, pregnancy cramps,
By Daniella Delaney on 04/08/2011 12:04:41
When you're pregnant, any pains in the first trimester lead to a panic that they're signs of miscarriage. But do pregnancy cramps, pregnancy bleeding or spotting always mean problems?
growing baby. When you experience anything out of the ordinary early on in your pregnancy, particularly pregnancy stomach cramps, pains spotting, or bleeding, it's, quite naturally, bound to get you worried. The first thought to cross any pregnant woman
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Cholesterol and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2009 01:07:50
Cholesterol plays a vital role in pregnancy, and even those with ongoing raised cholesterol levels should be careful how they control their problem
Whilst most people nowadays treat cholesterol as a dietry nightmare, the right kind has a natural part to play in our bodies, and is important during pregnancy. Indeed, cholesterol-lowering foods and drugs should in fact be avoided when you
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Haemorrhoids in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 31/10/2005 09:34:45
They're an unpleasant side-effect from pregnancy for many women, but both avoidance and relief are possible - here's how
stools or tightening the anal passage, a feeling of fullness of the bowels and a feeling of not being 'finished' after passing a stool. There may also be a small amount of fresh blood passed with or after the stool.Why do they occur during pregnancy
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Fibroids in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/02/2007 01:17:24
Fibroids are more common than you think, especially in women over 35, and, whilst they can affect fertility and pregnancy, there is not always a need to worry. Here's the lowdown.
them in some small form or other, and most will not suffer many or any symptoms with them. However, surgery itself can leave scar tissue in the womb.How can fibroids affect pregnancy?Whether you are already aware that you have fibroids, or they appear
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Eggs in Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 12/11/2010 01:00:08
Although you might worry about runny eggs when you're expecting a baby, they are still a useful source of important pregnancy nutrition
Eggs are one of those grey areas when you’re pregnant, but in fact it’s safe to enjoy them as long as you’re careful. They are a good source of protein and rich in vitamin D, vitamin A and iodine. Because of the salmonella risk, however, you should avoid eating raw or even partia...
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