By Britta Wigginton What was the purpose of our research? We were interested in understanding whether or not women used online pregnancy forums to discuss questions, issues or concerns about smoking during their pregnancy. What did we do? Fifty women completed a survey about using online pregnancy forums while pregnant and smoking. What did
Current evidence suggests women should be supported in eating and drinking in labour if this is what they choose to do. Despite what the research says some hospitals and health care professionals enforce a policy that restricts women eating in labour. Conversely most hospital policies and health care professionals encourage women to drink during
The 'holo' is a lilo with a hole. Alternatively, the holo can be described as a inflatable airbed with a hole in the middle. Devloped for pregnant tummies for all trimesters for use on land and water. The perfect product if you want to relax lying on your tummy. In addition, the holo is
By Yvette Barton While it may not have been so in the past, it is now commonly accepted that exercising during pregnancy is just as important as exercising when not pregnant. Obviously there are many different routes a woman can take when choosing an exercise regime during pregnancy. A popular form worth considering is
By Anna Russell As soon as your pregnancy is confirmed your midwife or doctor will recommend blood tests to determine your immunity to various illnesses, as well as your overall health, your blood type and your Rh factor. Not everybody knows what their blood type is as it generally doesn’t affect us in a
What are the exercise during pregnancy that we need to avoid? With more women than ever choosing to stay active and fit during pregnancy, pre and post natal specialist Calum Wilson, author of “Pregnancy and Beyond! A Practical Guide to Exercising During Pregnancy”. Warns that while pregnancy is a great motivation to get healthy,
We all want a good night’s sleep but when it comes to where your baby sleeps you are certain to get bombarded with advice. If you dare admit to co-sleeping you will be an especially vulnerable target. Of course, wherever your baby sleeps is your choice and as long as you provide a safe
If you have been unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, before you embark on invasive medical procedures and spend thousands of dollars for assisted reproductive technology, ensure that your thyroid is functioning at its optimum. Many women don't realize that good thyroid function is necessary for fertility, the ability to
This YouTube video is intended for midwives, student midwives and those curious about the realities of life as a midwife. Midwifery has its fantastic highs but also has lows. This video highlights the importance of midwives taking care of themselves and offers strategies to avoid midwife burnout. Page revised on 15th December
I am the mother of two children. My daughter Mathilda was born six years ago, my son Jakob just last February! During my first pregnancy, I was very frightened, especially from the seventh month. It just seemed impossible that a baby would be able to enter the world through my vagina. The birth of
