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HealthPregnancy is an exciting and sometimes worrying time and, in this section, we look at some of the health issues facing pregnant women on a daily basis as well as discussing what's currently in the press.
Saturday, 28 August 2010 08:10
Breastfeeding Mothers Reduce Risk Of Diabetes
A study has shown that mothers who don't breastfeed are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes in later life.
Thursday, 26 August 2010 10:05
NHS Expect Baby Boom This Autumn
There has been an increase in the number of pregnant women needing antenatal care with their babies due this Autumn - nine months after one of the country's coldest Winters.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 07:35
Aspirin In Pregnancy Could Prevent Pre-Eclampsia
New guidelines from the NHS say that taking aspirin during pregnancy may save thousands of women from developing pre-eclampsia, which can threaten the lives of both mother and baby.
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 12:36
Mothers Assigned Health Visitors Less likely To Suffer 'Baby Blues'
New research suggests that who receive check-ups from health visitors are less likely to suffer from the 'baby blues'
Wednesday, 18 August 2010 14:05
Pregnancy Affects Mens' Hormones Too
This is it ladies, the last proof you need that nothing is sacred from men - not even pregnancy!
Friday, 13 August 2010 09:39
Stress Reduces Chances Of Conceiving
Experts are warning that high levels of stress can affect a womans chances of conceiving with those who are anxious being 12% less like to get pregnant than women who stay calm.
Monday, 09 August 2010 09:15
Pregnant Women Advised To Avoid Liquorice
A recent study of eight year old children has shown that those whose mothers ate liquorice during pregnany have higher levels of a hormone called cortisol than those whose mothers did not eat it.
Friday, 06 August 2010 12:32
Delaying Pregnancy After Miscarriage May Not Be Necessary
Until now, the advice has always been that anyone who has suffered a miscarriage should wait at least six months before trying again, but new research now refutes this. |