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Can I Smoke Weed When I am Pregnant?

Not a good idea . It will double your chances of a premature baby. A recent study in France interviewed over 14,000 women in the first 2-3 days after delivery , and asked them about Cannabis use in their recent pregnancy. Over 13,000 women agreed to answer the questions. They were asked about their age, number of pregnancies, social status , level of education, tobacco and alcohol use . The outcome of their pregnancies were then compared according to their use of Cannabis and other factors. The admitted incidence was 1.2 %,  which was much lower than previous similar studies, […]

Can Breastfeeding Help Prevent Post Natal Depression?

Have you heard the news that successful breastfeeding can help to prevent Post Natal Depression? But didn’t we know that already? Well not exactly. There was always the theory,  that , women who were able to breast feed , were in some way different from those women who did not breast feed their babies. In other words, the breast feeders may themselves be less likely to get depression, or better supported or in some way helped by the hormonal changes associated with lactation. No study had ever really looked at the relationship between breastfeeding and postnatal depression and also taken […]

Has Haggis Harmed my Unborn Baby?

I am 16 weeks + 4 days pregnant. I have just realised that at 9 weeks + 1 day pregnant I ate haggis. I was at a wedding and had at least 5 deep fried haggis balls. I was aware not to eat pate because of the high vitamin A content but I didn’t think about the haggis being harmful. Have I put the baby at risk? I am particularly anxious because my cousin suffered severe cerebral palsy and I read that high doses of vitamin A can cause birth defects.   Is there any way to know if the baby […]

Why you Should Eat 2 Kiwi Fruit as Soon as you Have Given Birth!

Why you Should Eat 2 Kiwi Fruit as Soon as you Have Given Birth! Every woman is nervous about her first POO after giving birth! Whether you have had a Caesarean or a Natural Birth, you will no doubt be dreading the first time you have to try and do a number two. The softer the stool (poo), the easier it will be to get out and the less strain it will put on your abdominal muscles and perineum (area between vagina and anus). Kiwi fruit are a natural and mild laxative and eating a couple after you have given […]

Missed Miscarriage – Have I got retained products?

I was pregnant with my second child and at the 12 week scan I was informed I’d had a missed miscarriage. The baby’s heart had stopped beating around 9 weeks and the sac and foetus was small.  Perhaps interesting i’d done a test that morning as I’d been bleeding and was worried and it said I was pregnant but only by 2-3 weeks. I was bleeding lightly (mostly brown) so they suggested I let things happen naturally.  It’s been 2 weeks now and I’m hardly bleeding at all anymore. It got a little bit stronger but it’s been light bleeding […]

Pregnant and Anaemic, Can I Fly?

I’m 20 weeks pregnant, and receiving treatment for b12 and iron anaemia. While the treatment is helping, I’m still dizzy a lot, exhausted, and getting pins and needles. We are due to fly next week, but I’m not sure whether it’s safe/recommended while anaemic?  Without any further details , it’s difficult to comment . Anaemia itself should not add to the slight risks involved. Depends of course, on the level of anaemia and the duration of the flight If it’s a short haul ( less than 4 hrs), then you should be fine. If in doubt then ask your doctor, […]

Exposed to Cytomegalovirus- what can I do?

I think there is a risk I might have been exposed to cytomegalovirus but am unsure whether it is worth getting tested as apparently there is nothing that could be done even if you tested positive.  Is this is correct? Also, since I have been concerned about the risk of contracting cytomegalovirus and have read about it, I have questioned whether it is a good idea to swim in public swimming pools since it sounded like this is the kind of infection that could be passed on in this way. Please can you let me know on balance what the […]

Confessions of a Guilty Mother!

  Guilt is high up there on the list of emotions that you feel on a daily basis as a mother.  Even if you sit on the floor all day and play with your little ones (massive pet hate of mine) and tend to their every needs, then you will feel guilty about the housework or the social life you are neglecting. If you spend all day polishing your kitchen counter top and preparing gourmet meals for your children and husband, then you will feel guilty as they tug at your leg or yell at you for attention.  If you […]

Can a minor Prolapse be Reversed? Can I have another Baby?

I had a minor prolapse after my first child.  Please can you tell me if this can be reversed and if I will be able to have another baby? Minor prolapse is very common and there  should be no concern about fertility or miscarriage.  Delivery of the second baby is likely to be easy.  For most women it is the first delivery that causes most of the problems and subsequent deliveries rarely cause any further prolapse. It is not what it looks like, but how it works! For more information on Prolapse, please see this link.

La Leche League – Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family

  If you would like a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review- please LIKE our Facebook Page  – SHARE our post and leave a comment – we will pick someone out of a hat on Monday!   Book Description Publication Date: 29 July 2014 Sweet Sleep is the first and most complete book on nights and naps for breastfeeding families. It is a how-to guide for making sane and safe decisions on how and where your family sleeps, including words of wisdom and reassurance from mothers, all backed by the latest research.   It’s 4 A.M. You’ve breastfed […]