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19 Weeks Food Poisoning- So worried.

I am 19 weeks pregnant and have just had a bout of food poisoning after a bad takeaway meal.  Could this have harmed my baby? At 19 weeks the baby is completely formed and it is very unusual for a bout of food poisoning to affect the pregnancy in any significant way.  Only under exceptional circumstances could something you have eaten damage the baby and threaten your pregnancy. The most imp principles are keeping hydrated and resting your stomach and intestines until the infection has passed.  This usually takes 24-48 hrs.  It is perfectly safe for you not to eat […]

My Morning Sickenss Has Stopped! I’m worried!

I am 10 weeks pregnant and have suffered from morning sickness everyday since about 5 weeks.  But today I feel fine.  This has made me worried.  Someone told me that at this stage the placenta is starting to take over from the hormones and so it is normal to feel better.  Is this true? As I’m sure you know, nausea in pregnancy is extremely common and is a completely normal response to the elevated hormones related to pregnancy.  For most women it is an experience that is limited mainly to the first three months of pregnancy, but a few  women […]

If you dont want to wet yourself in late pregnancy- DO YOUR PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES!

This Article is taken from Reuters Pregnant women who exercise and strengthen their pelvic muscles are less likely to have problems with urine leakage in their third trimester, a new clinical trials finds. Experts have long recommended that pregnant women do so-called Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, including the muscles that help control urine flow. The exercises may help manage urinary incontinence – a common problem in pregnancy – or help prevent it from arising after childbirth. Still, there have been questions about just how effective Kegel exercises are in preventing incontinence – particularly the […]

What does the Shape of your Bump Really Mean?

Mother and Baby Magazine offers some insights into the shape of your bump! DOES A HIGH BUMP MEAN IT’S A GIRL? No! The tighter your abdominal muscles (affected by you age and fitness level) , the higher your bump! DOES A LOW BUMP MEAN IT’S A BOY? No! Carrying low is a sign that your stomach muscles are not as strong as they once were.  This is normal. DOES A BIG ROUND TUMMY MEAN IT’S A GIRL? No! A short torso means you have less room for your uterus to grow up, so your bump will get wider.  Or your […]

Your Baby’s Movements – Guidelines

This is a copy of an article published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.  It can be viewed in a PDF format here. RCOG pdf   About this information This information is for you if you would like to know about your baby’s movements during pregnancy. It may also be helpful if you are concerned that your baby has not been moving as much as usual or if you feel that your baby’s movements have changed. It tells you about: what are normal movements for an unborn baby what affects how much you feel your baby move what […]

Midwives and Doctors advised to delay clamping cord.

Midwives and doctors are advised to delay clamping the cord after birth.  Read about this on the BBC’s website

How to react if your baby chokes. Guest Blog by Resuscitation Officer at Top London Hospital.

Facing the unthinkable.. can I do it?  YES you can and there are simple ways to become empowered to do so! You are in the front room with your child and they begin to cough, your attention is instantly peaked. The cough seems louder than normal, different and you feel a sense of panic and dread come over you.. they are choking on something.  The child has a panicked look on them; they have gone red and now are starting to go blue at the lips… what would you do?  Could you do anything?  The simple answer is YES. Choking […]

Can I treat warts on my fingers whilst I am pregnant?

What is the best way to treat warts on my fingers during pregnancy?  Leaving them isn’t a option as they’re becoming increasingly embarrassing.   We suggest that you avoid any preparations containing podophyllum or podophyllotoxin as these are potentially dangerous to the fetus. Local preparations containing Salicylic Acid  or Silver Nitrate are safe and are usually effective. They must be used carefully as they may cause staining, ulceration and occasional allergies. Alternative treatment is by Cryocautery using locally applied liquid Nitrogen or Carbon Dioxide . This should be arranged by a local GP. Although the warts are caused by Human […]

Could Oral Sex Help with Morning Sickness?

The Daily Mail seems to think so! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2186710/Could-oral-sex-pregnant-womans-best-defense-morning-sickness.html?ITO=1490

Chorionic Villus Sampling and Miscarriage Risk

I’ve had a CVS & am worried about miscarriage.  How long should I wait before taking up exercises like swimming and pregnancy yoga?   Thanks for your question.  We assume from your message the procedure was uncomplicated.  Extra risks are approximately 1 in a hundred of miscarriage in the first 48-72 hours- the symptoms of which are likely to be loss of fluid, bleeding, crampy pains, fever, and malaise. We would suggest that you rest for 48 hrs and then get back to normal if all is well. Many clinics give out printed information.  Results are usually available in 3 […]