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Driving in late pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/08/2010 in Pregnancy & travel
As your bump gets bigger and you get more tired, is it safe to drive a car?
! – but how safe is it to drive in late pregnancy?Driving in late pregnancyIf you have not had any problems with your pregnancy and there are no medical reasons such as dizziness which might have made your GP or obstetrician advise against driving
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Cholesterol and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2009 in Pregnancy health & safety
Cholesterol plays a vital role in pregnancy, and even those with ongoing raised cholesterol levels should be careful how they control their problem
versions of these foods.Pregnancy for women with an existing cholesterol problemIf you have been told by your doctor that you have a cholesterol problem, with too low levels of the 'good' cholesterol and too high levels of the 'bad', then the only safe way
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Poll Results: Best age for pregnancy?
By Sarah Lawson on 11/01/2008 in Before you try to conceive
See what age you ThinkBaby voters thought was best to have a baby
average age for a woman to have a baby is creeping up and is now around the 30 years mark for a first child.With medical knowledge, it is now easier than ever to have a safe pregnancy after 35, but there is no denying that being in your 20s means you
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Pregnancy yoga – why it’s good for you
By Kimberley Smith on 15/02/2012 in Pregnancy & you
Yoga instructor Nadia Narain explains why pregnancy is the perfect time to start prasticing yoga
, it may not be for you so do check.”What positions are safe in pregnancy?Listen to your body and avoid any postures you feel uncomfortable with. It’s also important to avoid inverted positions (when you stand on your head) or ones where you lie on your
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Mum-to-be caves in to bonkers pregnancy craving
By Kimberley Smith on 09/11/2011 in Pregnancy diet and nutrition
Pregnant artist admits giving in to her craving for roadkill
and I always wear gloves. I don't want to risk any infections that could hurt the baby.”Bet you’re glad you only craved chocolate and egg sandwiches now, eh?Read more…Why do you get pregnancy cravings?What Natalie Portman had to do because of her
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Fetal development: Weeks 1-4
By ThinkBaby on 18/07/2009 in 0-41 weeks
Where it all begins
you may be surprised to find out that officially you’re already several weeks pregnant, this is because doctors date a pregnancy from the first day of your last period, rather than from conception, which was probably around two weeks later. So what’s
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Antibiotics in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/07/2007 in Pregnancy health & safety
Many women believe that it is unwise to take antibiotics in pregnancy. However, there are some forms of the drug which are important in tackling dangerous infections.
an infection after listening to your chest, you won't be given antibiotics unduly. If you are coughing badly it can give you a bad ache across your bump, your GP may be able to suggest or prescribe a safe linctus for you.What antibiotics are safe
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Pregnancy month-by-month: 1st Trimester
By Maria Muennich on 28/03/2009 in 0-41 weeks
What to expect and what to plan for in the first trimester
's headache, backache, sore sinuses, abdominal cramps, wind or constipation. Make sure you know what medicines are safe to take during pregnancy, and always check with your doctor or chemist before taking anything. You may also be experiencing mixed emotions
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Know-how: Placenta
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/09/2009 in Pregnancy illness & complications
What is placenta, what placental complications can occur, and what role does it play in pregnancy?
regular ultrasound scans and your midwife team and obstetrician can discuss with you what options there may be for a safe full-term pregnancy and delivery.The placenta is 'born' around 20 minutes after the baby itself. Feel free to ask to look
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Just pregnant – everything you need to know about early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2011 in Just pregnant - the essentials
From the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy to announcing you’re pregnant to the world: all about the first trimester
! Have you taken enough folic acid? Should you be taking prenatal vitamins? Was that one glass of wine or two you had last week? What happens now…?Welcome to your pregnancy journey! Take a deep breath, this is the most exciting, amazing and at times nerve
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