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Papers say: Are more women having late miscarriages?
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2011 15:15:21
After Lily Allen, Amanda Holden and Kelly Brook’s experiences, the red tops run scare stories over late miscarriage, but the truth is reassuring
the same tragedy over a short period of time,” Ruth explained.Miscarriage in early pregnancy is usually caused by a problem in the developing embryo or foetus that means it won’t be able to grow into a baby. Even at this stage, it only affects one in four
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Low folic acid levels in pregnancy linked to hyperactive children
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 04/05/2010 15:05:05
Study suggests there’s a connection between not getting enough folic acid in early pregnancy and hyperactivity
Lack of folic acid, or folate, in early pregnancy may lead to hyperactive children, a new study has suggested.Researchers from the University of Southampton and University College London’s Institute of Child Health reckon low folate levels hinder the development of unborn babies’...
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Are modern lifestyles creating infertility?
By Louise Mellor on 27/04/2011 11:38:26
IVF should be considered as normal as rates of infertility grow, claim experts
Modern women’s “lifestyle disorders” are causing infertility, claim experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) who celebrated their IVF Unit's third birthday this week.“Women have switched to a faster lifestyle now. The stress is affecting their menstrual cycl...
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Contact Lenses in Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 14/08/2009 00:59:32
Like other parts of your body, your eyes may change during pregnancy – what might this mean for regular contact lens wearers?
If you weren't already aware, eyesight in pregnancy can change. Some women, whether they are glasses or lens wearers or have usually got 20/20 vision, may experience some occasions when their vision is not as sharp as it usually is. Here one of the doctors at the contact lens web...
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High blood pressure in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 24/02/2012 17:12:08
Your blood pressure will naturally fluctuate in pregnancy but changes aren’t always something to worry about and high blood pressure doesn’t always mean pre-eclampsia
Your blood pressure will change throughout your pregnancy as your hormone levels fluctuate and your heart and blood system work to grow and support your developing baby.One important change is that pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes the walls of your blood vessels. This can g...
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What to expect from acupuncture treatment
By Kimberley Smith on 06/10/2011 16:19:08
Preparation for acupuncture, how it can help IVF and what to expect from your first session
Before your first appointmentDo your researchIf you haven't already, check out our guide to what acupuncture is and how to helps with fertility problems.Save your penniesAcupuncture costs from around £50 a session, and with regular consultations
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IVF success lessened by air pollution?
By Kimberley Smith on 12/05/2010 14:40:22
Contaminated air may hinder women trying to get pregnant using IVF
Scientists have found a link between the levels of air pollution and success rates of fertility treatment in the biggest ecological research of its kind.The scientists hope the knowledge of ecological effects on reproductive health will help doctors raise women’s prospects of con...
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‘Kate Middleton can’t have babies’ claims US magazine
By Kimberley Smith on 19/05/2011 12:45:04
Prince William and his new bride come under scrutiny from the gossip columns just a month after the royal wedding
pregnant on demand. The average length of time couples take to conceive their first baby is over five months and it’s 104 times the charm…If you’ve been trying to conceive for nine months or longer, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem. Find out
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Endometriosis clues found
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 13/12/2010 13:04:15
Gene research finds chromosomes crucial to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Could better diagnosis and treatment be on the way?
Clues as to why endometriosis develops may have been identified, reports the BBC. Researchers say they have found two variations in DNA that increase the risk of developing the condition.The researchers identified chromosome 1 and chromosome 7 as being crucial players. Chromosome...
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Celebrity pregnancy and TTC rumour round-up
By Kyrsty Hazell on 30/06/2011 10:55:47
Cheryl Cole, Katie Price and Reese Witherspoon have all found themselves in the centre of the latest celebrity baby and pregnancy rumours - find out why, here!
they were married after she revealed that they had two failed rounds of IVF. With Alex later tweeting that his sperm was "above average and working great," (thanks for clearing that up, Alex!) it was rumoured that Katie was the one who had fertility problems
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