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If your period doesn’t arrive when expected (amenorrhoea) you may be pregnant. There are some other things that could cause you to miss your period, such as illness, stress, shock or strenuous exercise, but the most common cause, if you are sexually active, is pregnancy. […]
When you are pregnant with your first baby, there is no way that you can know what labour is going to feel like. Many women worry about how painful their labour will be and how they will cope with that pain. Nobody can describe a […]
At some time, every parent-in-waiting worries that there may be something wrong with their baby. Usually, these concerns don’t last very long. Some couples get through these concerns by discussing them openly and by planning what they would do if they had a baby with […]
Pregnancy will certainly be an interesting 9 months of your life – you may have many reasons for happiness and usually some extra things to worry about too. There will be times like feeling your baby move for the first time – an amazing and […]
The Zika virus is a mosquito born virus that is closely related to Dengue. It is found in animals in many parts of Asia and Africa without any outbreaks in humans. Between 2013/2015 there were large outbreaks of Zika in a number of Pacific countries […]
By around the eighth month most babies will be in a vertical, head down position in the birth canal. Some babies, however, settle in a breech position. A breech position is when the baby presents with bottom, feet or knees first. Often babies are in […]
Many women fly while pregnant and have no difficulties. If you are pregnant and intend to fly it is important that you discuss your travel plans with your doctor before you fly – particularly during the later stages of pregnancy. Different airline companies seem to […]
It’s best to limit the amount of caffeine-containing drinks you have during pregnancy. Drinks that contain caffeine include coffee, tea, cola drinks and some other soft drinks, including ‘energy’ drinks. Too much caffeine affects your nervous system and can make you irritable and nervous, and […]
It’s best to limit the amount of caffeine-containing drinks you have during pregnancy. Drinks that contain caffeine include coffee, tea, cola drinks and some other soft drinks, including ‘energy’ drinks. Too much caffeine affects your nervous system and can make you irritable and nervous, and […]
When you are pregnant you will get lots of advice from friends and family about different do’s and don’ts during pregnancy. Below is some important information about drinking alcohol in pregnancy. When you drink alcohol, your baby does too. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause […]