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What if I get sick? Part II
By ThinkBaby on 07/04/2006 07:59:58
Non-pregnancy related illnesses that merit a visit to your doctor if picked up in pregnancy
are safe for use in pregnancy (you can check with your midwife, doctor or the pharmacist). There are times, however, when it is important that you do call your doctor and seek prompt medical attention, such as the following.Bad chest infections As we
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Fetal development: Week 8
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:40:02
Straightening out
pregnancy complaints and can vary greatly in degree and duration of suffering. Here's what you need to know about coping with morning sickness.Cutting back the booze - If you're one of the mums who hasn't naturally gone off alcohol then here are some tips
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Fetal development: Week 12
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:23:24
All the esssentials
Exercise during pregnancy - Not only is moderate exercise safe for most pregnant women, but it brings plenty of important benefits too, so here's the how and why of pregnancy exercise.Watching what you drink - Not all pregnant women go off alcohol
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Fetal development - week 30
By ThinkBaby on 19/05/2005 16:35:50
Sprouting hair
underway you may be wondering whether to modify your sport and exercise programme to accommodate your pregnancy.Aromatherapy for childbirth?- Most likely by now you will know where you are going to give birth and what kind of pain relief is on offer
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Fetal development: Week 6
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 11:08:26
The limb buds appear
but if you take any medicines then make sure that they're safe for use during pregnancy – many indigestion tablets are. NB: All pregnancies are different and fetal growth rates vary, this is meant only as an approximate guide to development. If you have any
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What if I get sick?
By ThinkBaby on 18/11/2009 01:07:39
When you should call the doctor or midwife with pregnancy-related illnesses and complaints and when you needn't worry
The package of discomforts that an come along with pregnancy can make it difficult to know when something is actually a sign of illness, rather than just another of pregnancy's little extras. So what symptoms should you mention to your midwife
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Food additives to avoid in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 21/02/2009 01:15:33
Which food additives should you be wary of in pregnancy and how to avoid them
' dangerous, and if so, what can you do about them?Additives to avoidThe first thing to say is that there's no need to fly into a mad panic about food additives in pregnancy, most women don't change their diet that much during pregnancy and most have perfectly
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Fetal development: Week 11
By ThinkBaby on 30/05/2005 10:25:58
Vital organs are in place
into shape after birth faster too. Here's some ideas for safe safe pregnancy workouts.Trouble sleeping? - It's very common for pregnant women to have difficulties sleeping at various times during their pregnancy, including the first few months. If you
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Fetal development: Weeks 1-4
By ThinkBaby on 18/07/2009 01:12:53
Where it all begins
the percentages in the text books, but that's all a bit abstract so what about real experiences? What happened to us? asks Shoestring on the forum.You can join in the discussions and share pregnancy experiences and advice with other ThinkBaby members
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Know-how: Antenatal Scans
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2007 02:13:30
Once you have been confirmed pregnant, the tests and check-up begin. But what do all the scans mean?
There are lots of different checks in the first half of your pregnancy, which help your midwife and doctors ensure that your pregnancy is progressing safely. They include several blood tests and more detailed tests for Down's Syndrome and so on
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