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Overcoming breastfeeding problems
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/04/2008 02:10:12
Too little milk, too much milk, cracked nipples... tips, support and advice on improving your breastfeeding experience.
Although many women enjoy breastfeeding for many reasons, being in denial of the potential pains and problems is only going to hamper your chances of giving it a really good go. Many women give up within the first few days, are too scared to try
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Dizziness in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/10/2009 00:52:04
Feeling faint in pregnancy is not uncommon but can signal various mild problems
When you're pregnant, you have more blood flowing round your system. However, this increase demands higher iron levels and this can be a problem for many women. Although women are tested early in their pregnancy for anaemia, it can develop later
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Heart disease: pre-conception awareness
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/02/2006 01:12:06
Heart specialists demand greater awareness between patient and doctor of pregnant women with heart problems.
of miscarriage, stroke, lung problems and heart attack, the baby can be affected by restricted growth, premature birth and longterm heart problems.Around one per cent of the population are born with CHD and therefore the implications of a lack of awareness
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What is Glue Ear?
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/05/2007 02:00:17
Ear infections can create a long term hearing problem so you need to know about glue ear.
Glue ear is quite common in small children and, because they cannot convey clearly what is wrong or where a pain might be, parents might sometimes not notice a potentially damaging problem for some time.What is Glue Ear?Glue ear is caused when fluid
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Beat pregnancy snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/10/2008 01:20:04
A snuffly, blocked nose can plague you through pregnancy – try these natural ways to ease the problem.
dairyAlthough you don’t want to lose out on valuable sources of calcium, an excess of cheeses and other mucous-induing dairy products can exacerbate the problem of a snuffly nose. Try to cut out having too much dairy and look for other sources of calcium
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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 as an intense itchiness of the vagina but s...
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Cranial Osteopathy and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2009 00:28:54
This popular therapy has been linked to releasing tension in new babies and helping with unsettled infants, sleep problems and 'colic'.
parents (including a cabbie who was taking me home one evening when I had a very obvious bump!) who had ‘colicky’ babies and who raved about the sudden end to their problems when they had this therapy, I thought I would try it with my first baby.You can go
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Maternity bras for a bigger chest
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/06/2009 00:43:51
One of the many problems larger breasted women have is that as soon as their boobs change in pregnancy, they begin to ache through lack of support
and one which will give them support in the long, aching months ahead. Whatever your size, being comfortable in pregnancy is important to help you rest, relax and to stave off problems like back pain and headaches. For a general overview, see our Buyer
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
Endometriosis is one of the gynaecological problems that can severely affect your ability to successfully conceive.What is endometriosis?Endometrium is the tissue which lines the womb. This thickens during the menstrual cycle in order to house a
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Foods to avoid when breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:47:47
Although there is no longer a need to avoid some of the foods that can cause problems in pregnancy, there are still a few no-nos.
them unnecessarily.If your diet is usually full of garlic, onions and spices, your baby may well deal with them without any problems, but if your baby tends to be more windy after you've been eating these foods, try to reduce them in your own meals
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