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How to ease my pregnancy heartburn?
By Babyexpert.com on 30/04/2008 09:37:00
I'm 15 weeks pregnant and have been taking Gaviscon liquid to try and fight off hideous heartburn and indigestion. Is it safe to take tablets instead, and how else can I ease the discomfort?

GP Rob says: Gaviscon tablets are perfectly safe as the liquid and tablets contain ingredients that are not absorbed into the bloodstream, and so are safe to take during pregnancy.Heartburn occurs in pregnancy because pregnancy hormones relax

What are vulval varicosities?
By Babyexpert.com on 30/04/2008 09:51:00
I have been diagnosed as having 'vulval varicosities'. Can you give me some more information on this condition? I'm seven months pregnant with my first child.

Obstetrician Leonie says: Vulval varicosities are varicose veins of the vulva. A varicose vein is a vein that has become unusually dilated and full of blood.In pregnancy, the valves in the veins work less well due to pregnancy hormones, which can

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