Best breakfasts for the first trimester of pregnancy
In the first trimester of pregnancy, keeping foods down can be a struggle. Most women have some morning sickness, and extreme fatigue and low energy are other very common early...
UK: Infertility treatment options on the NHS
If you are a British citizen needing fertility treatment, what funding options do you have available to you? Will the National Health Service cover your fertility treatment? What is offered...
Fertility clinics with money-back guarantees - yay or nay?
The cost of IVF can be extremely high everyone knows that, and if you are considering IVF treatment, all the financial stress might will give you a headache! When you...
Painful gums during pregnancy
Painful and bleeding gums, a condition known as gingivitis, are one of the least unpleasant "side effects" of pregnancy. Not every woman gets painful gums when she is expecting a...
More frequent headaches
Everybody gets headaches sometimes, and there are many underlying causes. Expectant mothers often find that they have more frequent headaches than ever before. Pregnancy headaches can strike at any stage...
Paracetamol in pregnancy linked to asthma?
Only last week, a study linking the use of painkillers in pregnant women to an increase in undescended testicles for baby boys came out (over the counter pain killers not...
Do you feel your baby kick earlier in a subsequent pregnancy?
Feeling fetal movement is a wonderful sensation that helps you bond with your baby during pregnancy. First time moms can after hardly wait to feel their baby kick. If you...
What if your baby is breech?
Discovering that your baby is in a breech position during the later stages of pregnancy can be quite a shock. Depending on your healthcare provider, and whether you are seeing...
Pregnancy test - should you take it while your husband is there?
Many women wonder whether they should take a pregnancy test on their own in the bathroom, or whether their husband or partner has a right to be present at this...
Swollen ankles as a pregnancy symptom
We have already discussed edema, water retention, in general. The most common form of edema during pregnancy is without a doubt swollen ankles. Swollen ankles are often mentioned as a...