| |
 |
BBQ safety in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2011 in Pregnancy health & safety
How to keep you and your baby bump healthy without missing out on the fun of barbecue season
food is quite safe during pregnancy, incorrect storage or prep can be high risk and you’re better off sticking to safer foods like potatoes, safe cheeses, pre-packed cooked meats and breads.Finally, in the unlikely event you do fall ill, make sure you
|
|
 |
Flu treatment drugs safe for pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 in Pregnancy health & safety
US study confirms the safety of common influenza drugs for expectant mums
that it “provides important safety data to guide clinicians and patients in treating influenza in pregnancy”.
|
|
 |
Spanish pregnant women asked to supply English medical certificate
By Katie Garner on 14/09/2011 in Pregnancy & travel
Ryanair defends its policy asking Spanish women to provide doctor’s letter in English
bring it with them. We are not trying to make it difficult for pregnant ladies to fly with us. Clearly ladies who are in the late stage of pregnancy, there is a safety issue, over their safety and the safety of the child and we have to put safety first
|
|
 |
All about sleep
By ThinkBaby on 17/03/2008 in Pregnancy discomforts
Hints and tips for sleeping in pregnancy and safe sleeping for babies
Useful articles Pregnancy and sleepingTiredness in pregnancyTrouble sleeping?Getting comfortable in bed when you're pregnantAromatherapy for sleep in pregnancy New baby and sleepingHelping your newborn to get enough sleep Key to night sleeping
|
|
 |
My GP is suggesting I have the swine flu vaccine as I'm pregnant. Is it safe?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 in Pregnancy health & safety
Independent midwife Katie Green lays out the facts about the swine flu vaccine
the vaccine having weighed up the risks associated with contracting swine flu during pregnancy with the safety of the vaccine, Pandemrix. The World Health Organisation (WHO) have also reviewed the safety of some of the ingredients in the vaccine and found
|
|
 |
Older mums need improved standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth
By Laura Nelson on 12/08/2011 in Pregnancy health & safety
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
|
|
 |
Wearing a seat belt in pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 16/08/2010 in Pregnancy & travel
Seat belts are essential and a legal requirement at any time, but even more so in pregnancy
From the first day you know you are expecting a baby, there are some key points to think about concerning safe travelling in pregnancy. However, the issue of your seat belt - in a car, coach or plane - probably doesn't become a worry until your bump
|
|
 |
Road Pollution and Fetal Development
By Sarah Lawson on 20/04/2009 in Pregnancy health & safety
A new study examines the risk of exposure to traffic pollution for pregnant women
are some useful articles about issues which could affect your baby during pregnancy:Air pollution and fumesDietAlcoholCaffeineAdditivesCigarettes Night workingFake tan and sun beds Hair dyeFor more about health and safety at work when you are expecting, go
|
|
 |
Pregnancy protection in the workplace
By ThinkBaby on 29/07/2010 in Pregnancy, work & childcare
Your basic rights under Health & Safety and Sex Discrimination laws
you more suitable comparable work. If this isn't possible then you should be suspended on full pay. If you think your working conditions present a health risk to your pregnancy then take a look at the Health and Safety Executive page for new
|
|
 |
RAF officer sent home after admitting she was pregnant
By Kimberley Smith on 04/06/2010 in Pregnancy, work & childcare
Female Air Force officer wins tribunal after pregnancy announcement affected promotion prospects
A female RAF officer, who suffered discrimination after announcing her pregnancy at 12 weeks, has won compensation. A tribunal found that the officer, who declined to be named, should not have been removed from her post after her revelation.The RAF
|
|