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Don’t ignore a sore throat in pregnancy, warns report
By Kimberley Smith on 01/03/2011 13:23:22
Mums-to-be are advised to visit their doctor with any sore throats after rise in serious Strep A cases
or did not disclose significant symptoms that might have allowed earlier intervention,” the report stated.Advice for mums-to-be is to pay extra attention to hygiene, and wash their hands regularly especially after using public transport.“While pregnancy
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Midwives to use volunteers - plan revealed
By Susie Boone on 07/03/2011 16:15:23
Using volunteer help could ease the midwife shortage situation, says report
Overworked midwives should use volunteers to relive pressure in busy maternity wards, a new report has recommended to the NHS.The advice from the King's Fund, a health thinktank, suggests this may free up more time for midwives to care for women
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Asthma and teen obesity connected to smoking in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 16:35:23
Studies link smoking while pregnant to baby’s asthma risk and teen obesity
up by nearly 16% if their mum smoked throughout her pregnancy, the Montreal Gazette reported. This was also related to the low birth weights, known to have an impact the development of asthma.The paper also reported findings from an obesity study
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Baby sleep problems and smoking in pregnancy connected?
By Kimberley Smith on 12/05/2010 14:25:50
Mums-to-be who smoke may find their babies have increased chances of sleep problems throughout childhood
A study in America has found that babies exposed to smoke and nicotine in the womb are more likely to struggle with sleep, reports NDTV.Out of 808 children involved in the study, 374 were born to mums who smoked during their pregnancy.This group
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Could a little alcohol in pregnancy actually do good?
By Matt Fricker on 06/10/2010 12:10:43
Drinking one unit of alcohol weekly won’t harm your unborn baby, according to new research
Light drinking during pregnancy won’t harm your unborn baby, new research has said, reports the Telegraph. The study, which involved over 11,000 mums, found that those who drank one or two units a week were 30% less likely to have children
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Painkillers in pregnancy in the spotlight
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 10/11/2010 09:06:42
Mums-to-be taking ibuprofen, aspirin and paracetamol may increase their risk of having a baby boy with undescended testicles, according to new study
Taking painkillers in pregnancy may raise the risk of having a son with a condition that can affect semen quality, reports the Evening Standard.The condition is undescended testicles, or cryptorchidim. This is a known risk factor for poor semen
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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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Mums-to-be told - “Take care of your teeth!”
By Kimberley Smith on 25/11/2010 14:48:18
Dentists warn of the dangers to your baby if you neglect your oral health in pregnancy
Mums-to-be have been remindedto keep on top of their oral hygiene in pregnancy as it can have a significant impact on their baby. A report, published in the December issue of General Dentistry, has encouraged dentists to educate and motivate
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Alcohol in pregnancy linked to naughty teenagers
By Kimberley Smith on 22/03/2011 13:50:45
Children of mums-to-be who drink during their pregnancy are more likely to grow up to be badly behaved teenagers, finds new research
as a risk for conduct disorder,” explained the report in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Get the low down on drinking in pregnancy and try our tips for cutting out the booze. It’ll be worth it when your family
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Older mums need improved standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth
By Laura Nelson on 12/08/2011 13:34:41
Experts say a worrying number of older pregnant women are at risk of complications during pregnancy and labour
, the safety of radiological investigations in pregnancy, and the risk-benefit ratio for the use of different drugs in pregnancy,” says Professor Nelson-Piercy.Mums-to-be, make sure you keep track of your pregnancy scans and tests to help eliminate any
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