Pregnancy is often a time of heightened anxiety. Every expectant Mum just wants to do the best for her unborn child. Today, pregnant women face an added anxiety in the form of coronavirus, so I thought I would to explain what we know so far about the virus and its effect on pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when the immune …
Pre Eclampsia with a Second Child
I had pre eclampsia with my first child and am now expecting my second although with a new partner – will I get it again? The risks of pre eclampsia are greatest in the first pregnancy but I’m afraid a previous episode does increase your likelihood of it occurring again and in fact your body will know that you have …
Morning Sickness
I am suffering badly with morning sickness. Please help! A. In theory morning sickness is worst first thing because you haven’t eaten overnight but in reality it can happen at any time of the day. It is caused by a combination of low blood sugar and pregnancy hormones so eating little and often helps. High carbohydrate foods like dry toast …
Post Natal Depression
Around half of all new mums feel a bit tearful on the third or fourth day after having a baby (1). It’s called the “baby blues” and is quite different to postnatal depression which may start anything up to six months after the birth (1). It is much more common than most people realise. One in eight new mums (2) …
Polysistic Ovary Syndrome
I think I suffer from PCOS as I have gained weight steadily for years now and have even developed embarrassing hair on my face. Luckily I’m blonde, but you can see it in certain lights and it’s destroying my confidence. What can I do to sort this and get my energy back? A.Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as …
How can I get rid of stretch marks?
I had my first baby nine months ago (I’m 32) and I have horrible purple stretch marks on my belly and thighs. Everyone keeps talking about going to the beach when it’s sunny, but I don’t want to strip off in front of anyone. Can I get rid of them? Stretch marks are more common in women than men and …