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Embarrassing pregnancy complaints
By on 21/04/2009 15:43:58
Here’s the lowdown on those pregnancy niggles you may be too shy to mention, from thrush to constipation and leaky breasts.
Sharing your experiences with friends and family is one of the joys of pregnancy, but certain side effects aren’t so easy to talk about.Every mum-to-be knows to expect morning sickness and cravings during her nine months, but you might well find
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Your top 10 pregnancy worries solved
By Anne Richley, midwife on 24/04/2009 15:17:32
Midwife Anne Richley shows you how to beat those pregnancy complaints – and when to seek help.
Nausea, tiredness and headaches – being pregnant can be daunting. Midwife Anne Richley looks at how to deal with pregnancy’s 10 most common complaints and worries, and when you should talk to your midwife.1. “I’m feeling so sick”“I was delighted
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Not such a Good Morning
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 30/04/2009 10:58:13
GMTV’s Kate Garraway spotted looking like the rest of us preg mums
pregnant and due in August. She was noted as being a million miles away from her usual stylish and groomed self, and in need of a good night’s sleep. Poor Kate!This Kate’s second pregnancy (she’s already mum to 3-year-old Darcey), and she has said
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Pregnant mums have face-reading superpowers
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 15/12/2009 15:57:33
Pregnancy hormones help mums-to-be identify threatening faces, suggests UK research
If those surging pregnancy hormones have you feeling a little rough right now, take heart – they also could be giving you a heightened ability to read faces, say UK researchers.This increased ability to read emotions on peoples faces – especially
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Heartburn in pregnancy
By Maria Muennich on 22/04/2009 11:49:32
Our simple guide to dealing with heartburn when you’re pregnant
Heartburn is a common experience in pregnancy. Here's why it happens, simple ways to avoid it, and solutions for you to try if it does occur.What is heartburn?Heartburn, reflux or acid indigestion is an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest area
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Pre-eclampsia and thyroid problems linked
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 19/11/2009 17:40:44
Pregnant women with pre-eclampsia could be more likely to suffer from a thyroid condition
Mums-to-be who have pre-eclampsia have been found to have a higher risk of having an under-active thyroid, US and Norwegian researchers have said.The researchers say pregnant women with signs or pre-eclampsia need thyroid checks as well as heart and kidney checks, reports the BBC...
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Symphysis pubis dysfunction explained
By on 22/04/2009 12:59:04
Find out what causes the pregnancy-related condition symphysis pubis dysfunction, or SPD, and how it can be treated.
Symphysis pubis dysfunction, or SPD, is a fairly common pregnancy-related condition where the pelvic joints become unstable, causing mild to severe pain and mobility problems.What causes SPD?In pregnancy, the joints that hold your pelvic bones
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Could your itching be obstetric cholestasis?
By on 22/04/2009 10:47:26
The causes and symptoms of the pregnancy condition obstetric cholestasis.
Obstetric cholestasis (OC) affects your liver and is said to develop when you become oversensitive to pregnancy hormones.What causes obstetric cholestasis?The exact cause isn’t fully understood but involves hormonal and environmental factors
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Pregnancy skin changes
By Maria Muennich on 22/04/2009 11:16:18
Common pregnancy skin conditions, and how you can tackle them.
-in-hand with dry skin. However, itching can also occur without dryness and usually starts on the tummy, often spreading across the body. This is a very common pregnancy complaint.When there’s no rash with the itching there’s not usually any reason to worry, but do
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Fainting in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/04/2009 16:04:38
Why you might feel faint in pregnancy, and what it could be a sign of.
If you’re experiencing fainting, faintness or dizziness during your pregnancy it can because of an iron deficiency and the lack of red blood cells being created.When you're pregnant, you have more blood flowing around your system. This increase
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