| |
 |
Miscarriage: what happens and why
By ThinkBaby on 23/10/2010 01:47:39
What happens when you have a miscarriage and what should you expect as you recover?
Miscarriage - what happens?A miscarriage occurs when the developing baby dies in the womb. Before 24 weeks it is considered a miscarriage, with 80% of all miscarriages occurring in the first eight weeks of pregnancy. After week 24
|
|
 |
D&C: what happens?
By Kimberley Smith on 03/12/2010 17:54:22
Booked in for a D&C? Find out what to expect from dilation and curettage
, and scheduling or not taking any regular medication you may use.The day before the operation you may be administered with medication on the cervix to soften it in preparation.After a D&C - being prepared for the recovery.What are the risks of a D&C?D&C is a very
|
|
 |
Questionnaire: What birth option is right for you?
By Debra Stottor on 04/11/2009 01:37:22
Try the ThinkBaby Birth Questionnaire to see what kind of birthing options you should be thinking about
What type of birth do you want?The minute you announce you’re pregnant you’ll be bombarded with advice from friends and relatives who have been there, done that and got the T-shirt. Trouble is, we’re all different and what’s right for one person isn
|
|
 |
What is amniocentesis?
By ThinkBaby on 23/03/2006 11:27:08
When is an amniocentesis offered, what is involved and what are the risks
be used to check whether the baby's lungs are sufficiently developed for birthSuspected uterine infection - If there is cause to believe you may have developed a uterine infection an amniocentesis can confirm or rule out the diagnosisWhat can
|
|
 |
Book Review: What to Buy for Your Baby
By Debra Stottor on 16/12/2008 00:54:19
A useful guide to what you should buy and what you just don't need, as you prepare your 'nest' for your new baby
What to Buy for Your Baby by Liat Hughes Joshi and Caroline Cosgrove Easy, accessible style, and loads of practical advice
|
|
|
|
What is Plagiocephaly?
By Louise Rogers on 12/02/2008 01:37:59
'Flat head syndrome' is more common that you might imagine, but what is it and what does it mean for the health of your baby?
What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a partial, asymmetric flattening of the back of the head, which gives the head a distorted look. It occurs when the bones of the skull become misaligned. It can cause a misalignment of the ears and eyes
|
|
 |
What is PCOS?
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/06/2009 12:43:25
PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What are the symptoms, how might it affect conception, and what can be done about it?
Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and this can affect their lives long-term, and is a key cause of infertility.What is PCOS?PCOS is a hormonal disorder where higher levels of testosterone (higher than are usually found in females) and insulin are present
|
|
 |
What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
What is meconium?The short answer is poo – your baby’s first poo, to be precise. It’s dark, sticky (think treacle), near impossible to wipe clean (don’t worry, later offerings are easier to deal with) and, mercifully, odourless. It’s also, unlike
|
|
 |
What is croup?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/11/2010 01:46:58
Coughing and breathing difficulties are always a worry in babies and children, but a croup cough sounds even worse. What is croup, and what should you do if your child gets it?
at home.What is croup?Croup is caused by an imflammation of the vocal chords, a lining of mucus in the windpipe, and consequently, restricted breathing which makes the patient seem short of breath. It is usually caused by a viral infection passed
|
|
 |
What is charting?
By Maria Muennich on 30/11/2006 09:44:52
You may have heard other women talk about charting, but what is it and how can it help you conceive?
If you've joined the club of couples hoping for a baby and still trying, you may have come across mentions of 'charting' as a conception aid and wondered what it was all about. Simply put, charting is a means of observing changes in your body
|
|
