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Pelvic floor exercises
By Babyexpert.com on 02/07/2007 15:43:00
Do your pelvic floor exercises through pregnancy and beyond to avoid problems later on.
will continue for some time after the birth - so keep on doing your pelvic floor exercises. For others, it may continue into later life.'Bladder weakness affects one in three women over 40 who have had a pregnancy,' explains Dr Chris Steele, resident doctor
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Your guide to the 12-week scan
By Babyexpert.com on 27/02/2012 10:56:00
Know what to expect when this milestone comes around
bladder pushes your womb up to give a clearer picture. It is not possible to accurately determine the sex of your child at this stage, so if you want to know, you'll have to wait until your mid-term scan. This is a really special moment for both you
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What causes premature birth?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/02/2008 12:10:00
One in 13 births in England and Wales are preterm. What causes premature birth?
, such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis and group B streptococci have all been linked to preterm labour. Bladder infections can also trigger early labour if left untreated.Cervical incompetence:In some women the cervix, the opening to the womb
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What causes premature birth?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/02/2008 12:10:00
One in 13 births in England and Wales are preterm. What causes premature birth?
, such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis and group B streptococci have all been linked to preterm labour. Bladder infections can also trigger early labour if left untreated.Cervical incompetence:In some women the cervix, the opening to the womb
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What are pelvic floor exercises?
By Babyexpert.com on 03/05/2006 12:03:00
Q Ive heard that Im meant to do pelvic floor exercises now Im pregnant. What are they exactly?
Midwife Katie says: The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles that supports the organs in your pelvis, including your uterus and bladder. During pregnancy, the growing weight of the baby and the softening effect of pregnancy hormones on the ligaments
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Will my baby be okay?
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 14:52:00
Q Ive just had my 20-week anomaly scan and have been told my baby has a dilated renal pelvis. Although Ive been reassured this condition will probably correct itself, Im worried.
's bladder grow, the urine will flow more easily, so when your baby is re-scanned at 34 weeks the kidneys may be normal.If the scan reveals there is still some increased fluid, your baby will need another scan after birth and may be given antibiotics
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I couldn't deliver my placenta
By Babyexpert.com on 16/08/2006 10:50:00
Q: My first labour went reasonably smoothly, except I couldnt deliver the placenta and it was removed surgically. Why did this happen and is there a way I can avoid it happening again?
means the placenta has to be surgically removed. Another factor that's easy to avoid is a full bladder in the third stage of labour. The risk of this lessens with your second baby, however, as labour is usually much quicker and the baby's head is less
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Week 12 of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 22/02/2012 09:37:00
What's happening with you and your baby at week 12 of pregnancy
.YOU If your feelings of nausea have not eased, you could be suffering from hyperemesis. Get help from your GP.By week 12 your womb has lifted up into your abdomen, relieving pressure on your bladder. So it’s hello bladder control, but goodbye waistline! Visit
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Post birth urinary stress
By Babyexpert.com on 29/01/2009 13:11:00
A loss of muscle tone in the pelvis is a common post-birth symptom. Here's how to help your body heal.
to be the best way to help the problem. You will need to do them for at least three months to see and feel results.How to do your pelvic floor excerices:Close up and draw in the muscles around your bladder opening, as though you're trying to stop passing urine
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Week 14 of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 22/02/2012 10:34:00
What's happening in week 14 of your pregnancy?
.You So the pressure’s off your bladder but you may now be suffering from heartburn. Eat little and often to keep it at bay. Peppermint tea may help. Your tummy may have developed a dark line stretching from your navel to your pubic hair. This is called
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