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Iron in the first trimester leads to bigger babies
By Kimberley Smith on 04/03/2011 15:30:28
Pregnant women who get more iron in their diet during the first trimester have heavier babies, finds new research
Having a high-iron diet in the first trimester of pregnancy has been linked to an increase in the birth weight of babies, according to a new study. However, getting less than the recommended levels of iron doesn’t lead to underweight babies
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Aches and pains in the first trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 28/07/2010 01:03:56
Morning sickness, headaches, constipation, sore limbs, sore breasts and backache - those discomforts that make up those early pregnancy signs can be a real pain!
Aches and pains in early pregnancy and what these pregnancy signs meanDiscomforts in early pregnancy are common and can really put a damper on your first trimester. The good news is your body's working really hard in these 12 weeks and things
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What to buy in your 1st trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 26/05/2010 01:29:02
Congratulations, you're pregnant! So what do you need to buy in your very earliest weeks as a mum-to be...
1st Trimester - Weeks 1-12For the first few weeks you might not even realise you're pregnant. But as the hormones kick in you may start to experience morning sickness, tender breasts a. Here are the products you'll need to buy in your early stages.
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Mums-to-be reveal their biggest pregnancy discomforts for each trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2011 12:12:24
Heartburn, exhaustion and constipation constant bugbears for pregnant women
women by Dulcobalance, discovered that the main discomforts of pregnancy - exhaustion, heartburn and back pain - are present during all three trimesters. Other side effects, such as constipation and nausea are felt more in early pregnancy, while swollen
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Morning sickness may be a sign of a healthy pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 07/10/2010 13:53:50
Pregnant women who suffer nausea and sickness in the first trimester may be less likely to miscarry
There’s good news for mums-to-be who are feeling green around the gills in the early months of their pregnancy. A new study has suggest that the sickness actually signals a healthy pregnancy and you even have a slightly lower risk of miscarriage than those who sail through the ea...
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Why am I bleeding in pregnancy?
By Kimberley Smith on 11/05/2011 16:22:16
Bleeding in pregnancy can signal a miscarriage and is worrying in any trimester, but often there is no cause for concern
spotting or blood flow it's understandably scary. Miscarriage is more common during the first trimester, so if you know you are pregnant it is important to recognise the signs of miscarriage. It is physically and emotionally painful and can take some time
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New mum Christina Applegate reveals early pregnancy troubles
By Kimberley Smith on 18/02/2011 13:53:53
Actress admits bronchitis and pregnancy discomforts during first trimester of pregnancy with baby Sadie Grace
Christina Applegate has opened up about her early pregnancy struggles. The star explained how catching bronchitis combined with severe early pregnancy discomforts gave her a traumatic first trimester.But despite her pregnancy woes, Christina, who
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Just pregnant – everything you need to know about early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2011 18:19:38
From the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy to announcing you’re pregnant to the world: all about the first trimester
nine months.Have a non-toxic pregnancyIs it safe to have a cat when you're pregnant?Don't worry!Pregnancy causes a lot of changes in your body and you may notice these most in your first trimester when pregnancy hormones flood into your bloodstream
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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
hours or less per might.The mums-to-be then had their blood pressure tested in the third trimester. After making adjustments for age, race and pre-pregnancy health and weight, the average blood pressure was higher for short sleepers. For those who
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A new blood test could reveal paternity at 12 weeks of pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 12/09/2011 14:04:52
New non-invasive paternity test could allow women to confirm who their baby’s father is by the end of the first trimester
A new blood test promises the chance for mums-to-be to confirm the paternity of their unborn baby when they are just 12 weeks pregnant.The procedure is still being tested for accuracy, and will need to be approved before it will be available for general use, but the primary resul...
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