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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
Curing common illnesses when you're pregnancyWhile relatively few medicines have been proven positively harmful during pregnancy, most medicines fall into the bracket of those not proven safe either and so caution is advised before taking any
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Important Medicines in Pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2008 00:09:13
Although you are right to be cautious about what you are taking during pregnancy, some medicines are important to take
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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Kitchen hygiene in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 12/09/2007 01:07:08
Looking after yourself in pregnancy means making sure your food isn't just healthy but that it's cooked or prepared safely
cleaning your hands and the veg of any soil residue afterwardsFor more about general and pregnancy eating safety, visit www.food.gov.uk.
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Sex in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 14/12/2009 03:48:44
What's safe, what's comfortable, what's new and how to deal with fluctuating sexual desire
support and prevent infection, then sealed in the safety of the strong womb via the mucus plug at the narrow cervix: It's physically impossible for the penis to disturb the baby and even near the end of pregnancy your baby will have no idea what
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Cholesterol levels in pregnancy and feeding
By ThinkBaby on 03/04/2006 12:17:57
Why your cholesterol levels are naturally higher in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and why you should steer clear of cholesterol-blocking food products
trimester of pregnancy, your cholesterol levels are naturally higher than usual during the second two trimesters when general fat levels rise as hormones prompt the liver to increase production. As the level of fats rise, the ratio of HDL to LDL increases
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Pregnancy: is it Safe to Visit the Dentist?
By ThinkBaby on 24/08/2009 01:35:48
Are dental treatments and X-rays dangerous when you are expecting a baby?
Because women are aware that they need to be cautious with medicines in pregnancy, they tend to be reluctant to visit the doctor and dentist too. Are dental procedures safe in pregnancy?It's not only safe to go to the dentist during pregnancy
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Are doctors too cautious with drugs in pregnancy?
By ThinkBaby on 18/01/2006 01:09:43
Head of prescribing at the Royal College of GPs fears drugs companies are excluding pregnant women from safe medicines.
The BBC has reported that Dr Jim Kennedy, of the UK's Royal College of GPs, believes many medicines carry needless warnings advising against their use during pregnancy because of fears of repetition of a tragedy like Thalidomide in the 1960s
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Know-how: when to call the doctor
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2009 01:45:03
What signs of illness or discomfort in pregnancy should you get checked out by your GP?
Besides the common pregnancy discomforts, there are a number of pregnancy-related medical conditions that may entail a risk to your pregnancy and health and do require prompt medical attention. These include hyperemesis gravida, pre
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Third Trimester: Staying Healthy
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2009 01:17:14
Feeling good and staying well is perfect in the last weeks of pregnancy, but what kinds of health problems might be round the corner?
health problems and discomforts might you experience, and what can you do about them?Trouble sleepingHaving trouble sleeping can be extremely annoying and is very common during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester when your bump is at it
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Pregnant after using spermicides
By ThinkBaby on 03/06/2009 00:50:00
If your pregnancy was unplanned, you might have concerns about contraceptive options affecting the fetus.
problems like this can affect your pregnancy and your general state of being at a time when you now have to look after yourself and feel positive about the coming months.
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