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Does your bump size matter?
By Babyexpert.com on 18/01/2007 08:30:00
It's hard to resist comparing bumps with friends! But don't fret if yours doesn't measure up - the 'right' size doesn't exist
is particularly small, it might be that the baby isn't growing,' says Lorna. ‘If it's particularly big, we'd look for signs of pregnancy-related diabetes. Or it could be that the mum is carrying a lot of fluid, which can be a sign of a problem.'If your midwife has
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Pre-eclampsia
By Babyexpert.com on 08/10/2007 15:29:00
What is it and what are the warning signs?
. Women with obesity, kidney disease, diabetes, and pre-existing high blood pressure also have an increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia. Many sufferers have no symptoms other than swollen ankles, but others may complain of more generalised swelling
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Avoid junk food when pregnant
By Babyexpert.com on 06/10/2008 14:00:00
Mums-to-be who graze on junk food are more likely to have unhealthy children.
A new UK study suggests pregnant women who eat junk food are more likely to have children who go on to develop obesity, heart disease and diabetes.These children are also more likely to develop a preference for junk food themselves.'This study
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Mind the age gap between babies
By Babyexpert.com on 25/06/2007 11:44:00
Is there a 'best' age gap to leave between babies?
a long time you're more likely to be over 35 when it's physically harder. You're more likely to have a miscarriage, develop high blood pressure and diabetes or have a baby with Down's syndrome. But don't panic.If you're healthy, you're more than
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Weight problems and fertility
By Babyexpert.com on 03/09/2008 16:59:00
Could you be too fat or too thin to get pregnant?
.Being overweight can also increase your risk of complications during pregnancy such as high blood pressure and diabetes.Q: I like to be really skinny - will that stop me having a baby?Midwife Catherine Parker-Littler says: Being underweight, with a BMI of less than
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Miscarriage misery
By Babyexpert.com on 18/02/2009 11:31:00
Q: Ive had three miscarriages over the last few years, the last one seven months ago. Ive been trying to fall pregnant again ever since, with no luck. Why might this be? Are there any vitamins I can buy to boost my or my partners
can be preformed (to look for evidence of infection, check your thyroid function, prolactin levels and to exclude diabetes), but these rarely show any problems.If the results of the tests are normal, the chances of a successful future pregnancy are 75
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Obesity during pregnancy means mum face bigger health risks
By Sophie Westnedge on 27/03/2013 11:33:28
Study puts spotlight on increased risk of complications for overweight mums
Obese or overweight women are more likely to develop health complications during pregnancy, new research out today has revealed.The study found that their risk of gestational diabetes was increased four-fold and they were also three times as likely
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Keep your baby safe before birth
By Babyexpert.com on 04/04/2006 14:41:00
With a new little life to think about, looking after yourself is more important than ever
birth.Regular exercise in pregnancy has been found to reduce the risk of having a low birth-weight baby, which is linked with a higher risk of heart disease and stroke later. Being unfit and overweight makes you more prone to pregnancy diabetes
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Water births : the facts
By Babyexpert.com on 30/06/2009 16:51:11
Thinking about having a water birth? here's what you need to know.
until he is brought to the surface.A water birth is not recommended if you have any risk factors, for example if your baby is breech, you have a multiple pregnancy, you have high blood pressure or diabetes, or if you're obese. Can I have any pain relief
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Antenatal scans
By Babyexpert.com on 14/08/2006 16:14:00
Seeing your baby for the first time on a scan is amazing, but what do those shapes and shadows mean?
're experiencing bleeding or pain, or you've had fertility treatment, you may be offered an early scan between 6-11 weeks. You may also have a scan in the last three months if your baby is smaller than average; if you're suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes
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