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Good sleep in early pregnancy linked to healthy birth
By Kimberley Smith on 01/10/2010 16:30:25
Pregnant women who don’t sleep well in their first and second trimester found to be at more risk of high blood pressure and birth complications
Mums-to-be who get plenty of sleep in the early stages of pregnancy, have a lower risk of pre-eclampsia, finds a new survey.The study looked at the sleep patterns of 1,172 healthy pregnant women at 14 weeks. Just over half (55.2%) of the mums
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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...
What is it?The norovirus group of viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis, or stomach flu, in the UK. It’s also known as the winter vomiting bug, but you can get it any time of year. Pregnant women, young children and the elderly
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Unborn babies threatened by passive smoking
By Kimberley Smith on 02/07/2010 14:22:01
Passive smoking found to be almost as damaging to developing babies as mum-to-be smoking
smoke-induced mutation that changes normal cells to cancerous cells, putting the babies at risk of developing cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma later in life.“Pregnant women should not only stop smoking but be aware of their exposure to tobacco
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BBQ safety in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 16:58:57
How to keep you and your baby bump healthy without missing out on the fun of barbecue season
is found here). It is also the main reason pregnant women are advised not to eat soft unpasturised cheeses like Brie and any kind of pâté.ToxoplasmosisThis is another illness that can be avoided by staying away from high-risk foods and particularly raw meat
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Pregnant smokers quit for NHS cash incentives
By Kimberley Smith on 30/04/2010 13:45:53
Mums-to-be in Scotland respond well to NHS scheme offering cash rewards for staying off cigarettes
A maximum of £12.50 a week has been offered to pregnant women in Scotland who smoke, to convince them to Give It Up For Baby.The NHS scheme was trialled in Dundee and other areas of Scotland. It enables women to buy groceries and baby goods
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Having sex? Want a baby? What you need to know right now!
By Daniella Delaney on 17/03/2011 11:47:34
Why it's vital to take folic acid from the moment you stop contraception, rather than waiting till you're pregnant
time and dosage.Neural Tube Defects happen within the first 28 days of pregnancy, often before a woman knows she's pregnant, when the embryo's the size of a grain of rice. It's therefore essential that women take the correct dose of folic acid daily
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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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Protecting your teeth and gums in pregnancy
By Monica Stylli on 21/06/2007 01:33:10
New Oral-B survey shows 49% of mums-to-be don't realise the importance of oral care during pregnancy
, nutritionally-balanced diet will also help improve the health of gums. Pregnant women often develop a greater tendency to snack on carbohydrates but the survey showed that the top craving in pregnancy was for something sweet. Extra care is needed because
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Is it safe to have a cat when you're pregnant?
By Katie Garner on 13/06/2011 12:08:22
60% of mums feel that their new baby could catch an illness from their cat due to toxoplasmosis concerns
are the primary host of the virus, which can also infect humans through contact with contaminated raw meat.The survey also showed that 35% of pregnant women were being given the wrong advice regarding whether to keep cats during pregnancy, with 16% being told
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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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