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Should I cut out caffeine?
By Babyexpert.com on 25/09/2006 16:28:00
Q Now I’m pregnant, should I cut out caffeine? I love coffee and usually have at least three cups a day.

Nutritionist Caroline replies: There's no reason why you shouldn't have caffeinated drinks, but don't overdo it.Very high intakes of caffeine have been linked to low birth weight and miscarriage and experts recommend that pregnant women should have

Pregnancy hot flushes
By Babyexpert.com on 09/09/2008 14:54:00
Feeling hot and swollen feet in pregnancy

increased, making you feel warmer than normal, so it's important to say cool and drink plenty of fluids. Pregnancy hormones can contribute to the flushes you've been experiencing. Swollen feet can also be due to the heat and not resting enough. However

Is it normal to have erotic dreams?
By Babyexpert.com on 08/08/2007 10:08:00
Q: Why do I keep having crazy dreams now I'm pregnant? Sometimes they're quite disturbing, like giving birth to an alien, and other times they're sexy.

routine (such as a bath followed by a warm, milky drink) can also help you wind down.

Pregnant and losing weight: should I seek help?
By Babyexpert.com on 27/03/2008 11:25:00
Q: I'm 14 weeks pregnant and still being sick most days. It only happens at night, and I bring up whatever I've eaten as an evening meal - it's so tiring. I had my 12-week scan two weeks ago and weighed 9st 9lb, At my 14-week scan I had gone down to

's wellbeing as long as you're able to keep some food down, and drink plenty of fluids.Excessive vomiting in pregnancy is known as hyperemesis gravidarum, and this is when you are unable to keep down any food and water, often requiring hospitalisation. 

Are antibiotics safe during pregnancy?
By Babyexpert.com on 05/06/2007 16:40:00
Q I'm 29 weeks pregnant and have been given an antibiotic called cefalexin by my doctor to treat what she thinks is a urine infection. IS it safe to take and will having a urine infection harm my baby?

in pregnancy. It's important that you complete the course and then have your urine tested again to make sure the infection has cleared. To lessen the chances of you suffering another infection, drink plenty of liquid, go to the loo regularly and avoid 'holding

My baby has stopped moving.
By Babyexpert.com on 06/06/2007 10:09:00
Q: I'm 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby and over the last day or so I've not felt her move as much as normal. I always used to feel her moving when I was going to sleep at night. Should I get this checked out?

in 24 hours and this does not have to be large movements; even slight ones count. Changing position in bed may stimulate her to move, or even drinking a glass of cold water can work. If your blood sugar levels are low, her movements may also be more

Are night cramps normal?
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 15:10:00
Q I am 30 weeks pregnant and getting terrible leg cramps at night. Is this normal and how can I relieve the pain?

Midwife Nikki replies: This is common in the middle months and often gets worse as your pregnancy progresses, due to the extra weight you're carrying. The cramps tend to occur more at night and may be aggravated by the pressure your growing uterus

Should we cancel the trip?
By Babyexpert.com on 03/05/2006 11:33:00
Q We have a holiday booked that involves a long-haul flight but I’ve heard this is dangerous in pregnancy. Should we cancel the trip?

, it is simply that the risk in pregnancy is higher whether you choose to fly or not. If you do decide to fly, there are several things you can do to reduce the risk of clots. Move around the cabin or do the exercises shown in the in-flight magazine, drink plenty

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