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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
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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
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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
on the day might not be what you had in mind…1 Who would you like to have with you at the birth?a)My partner, my midwife – and a doctor on hand if necessaryb)My partner, my doula, my midwife, my mother, my children…c)Midwife, doctor, anyone in a white coat
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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
of spontaneous miscarriage, somewhere between 0.5 and 1 per cent - the NHS gives the miscarriage risk as 1%. However, this risk is doubled for multiple pregnancies, such as twins. There is also the risk that the mother may develop an infection (also around 0.5
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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
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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
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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?
As many as 20 per cent of women will suffer from Polycystic Ovaries at some point in their life. These sometimes go unnoticed if they do not cause any problems. However, it is believed that around 5 to 10 per cent of women suffer from Polycystic
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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
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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?
of coughing and crying, or his cough continues and does not seem to ease off once you have him sitting with you in a humid room for more than 20 minutes, call your doctor or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.It is very rare, but your child's condition may be an illness
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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
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