This is an article about having anaemia during pregnancy. Mary was dragging herself around. It was her fourth pregnancy in six years and she was clearly a busy woman. She dismissed her tiredness as part of the reality of having three young children to care for whilst growing a baby. When she came to
“He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the finest view of them” Aristotle 384-322 BC From the chaotic stampede of sperm towards the gently rolling ovum to the amazing growth, development and birth of a tiny, yet perfect human, we indeed witness an awesome miracle. Life begins as the union of
by Stephanie Azri Stephanie recounts her story as a mother expecting a child with a fatal condition (Potter's Syndrome). Stephanie shares her journey to help other families in similar situations and offers them practical support. Talina’s story My husband and I had decided to have another baby with the other two we had. This
Does eating fish during pregnancy healthy for you and your baby? Fish is a highly nutritious food and an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, Iodine and omega-3 fatty acids. All these nutrients provide important health benefits to you and your baby when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Omega
Getting pregnant was the easy part – now what? Who do you see? Where do you go for your care? How do you find out what is available out there and most important of all, what is the best form of care for you? Joanne said trying to find out where to go and
There have been reports in the media recently linking a lack of Iodine in pregnant and breastfeeding women’s diets to intellectual problems in their children. Several studies have shown a re-emergence of mild to moderate Iodine deficiency in school children, healthy adults and pregnant women. This was identified in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales
Why are you getting stretch marks during pregnancy? Women ask questions all through their pregnancy but there are some that do seem to come up repeatedly. Here are the three I am asked most often. How big do you think my baby is? It is very common for women to ask how big they
Nausea and vomiting affect 50-90% of pregnancies (1). Beginning from before 9 weeks gestation it most commonly resolves between 10 and 16 weeks gestation (2). Although referred to as 'morning sickness' nausea and vomiting in pregnancy may occur throughout the day. Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are thought to be associated with raised thyroxine
A recent study conducted in Japan on the effect of driving a car during pregnancy on the baby’s heart rate and the mother’s uterus found no adverse influences on either the baby or the mother. Some women worry that the increased uterine activity they may feel while driving during pregnancy could cause preterm labour.
By Jane Palmer I’ve always adored Anne Geddes photographs of newborn babies. The photographs are innovative, compelling and unusual. Anne has now turned her wonderful talent to photographing pregnant women and the results are amazing. These pregnancy photographs go alongside women’s stories of pregnancy, birth and parenting in “My Pregnancy, A Woman’s Story”. This
