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What's the best insect repellent to use while I'm pregnant?
By Babyexpert.com on 19/09/2007 11:28:00
Q: What's the best insect repellent to use on holiday while I'm pregnant? I usually get bitten a lot.
GP Rob says: Try to avoid getting bitten in the first place. Wear pale-coloured long sleeves and trousers, and socks and shoes at dawn and dusk and when walking in long grass. Use fragrance-free toiletries and don't wear perfume, which can attract
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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
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Im worried about depression
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 14:53:00
Q Im 38 weeks pregnant. I had postnatal depression after the birth of my son and Im worried that Ill get it this time, too. How can I stop it happening again?
Midwife Nikki replies: Postnatal depression (PND) affects about one in 10 women - and a previous history can make you more vulnerable.However, the reasons you were depressed last time may no longer be issues and, as this is your second baby, you should be more prepared.Having a s...
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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?
Midwife Nikki replies: Yes. At 27 weeks you should feel your baby move regularly. She, like us, has sleeping and waking phases, so it may be that her sleep phase has altered and she's now moving more in the morning. She should move at least 10 times in 24 hours and this does not ...
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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.
Midwife Nikki Khan says: Many women get more frequent and vivid dreams when pregnant. We don't really know why the sexy dreams happen, but it's probably the increase of hormones. Simply relax and enjoy them! If you're getting frequent anxiety dreams
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Can I still breastfeed with small breasts?
By Babyexpert.com on 25/09/2006 15:52:00
Q I want to breastfeed when my baby arrives, but my breasts are small and Im worried my baby wont get enough milk.
-producing and storing tissue to make milk, and this is laid down during pregnancy. Most women find this means their breasts do get bigger, especially towards the end of pregnancy. Even with this extra growth, some women still have smallish breasts, but they are just
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Pregnancy hot flushes
By Babyexpert.com on 09/09/2008 14:54:00
Feeling hot and swollen feet in pregnancy
Midwife Nikki Khan says: You will be much more sensitive to heat now you're pregnant. As you're in your third trimester, breathlessness and fainting can become more exaggerated due to the increasing size of your uterus. Your metabolism will have
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Will this antenatal test harm my baby?
By Babyexpert.com on 03/05/2006 12:04:00
Q Im 28 weeks pregnant and have been told that my baby isnt growing and that I need to have a Doppler test. What is this and can it harm my baby?
Midwife Nikki Khan replies: This is a form of ultrasound that monitors the blood flow from the placenta to your baby. It helps doctors to check that the baby is getting enough nutrients and that your placenta is working effectively. It
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Is this discharge normal?
By Babyexpert.com on 04/06/2008 12:03:00
Q: I am 16 weeks pregaant and have been getting a light green, pale discharge that's almost fluorescent for the last few weeks. There's no smell, but I'm worried. is this normal?
OBSTETRICIAN LEONIE SAYS: Due to changing hormone levels in pregnancy, many women experience an increase of vaginal discharge. What you describe sounds like the normal, physiological discharge of pregnancy - odourless and very pale coloured
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Do I need folic acid supplements?
By Babyexpert.com on 13/04/2006 14:49:00
Q Im eight weeks pregnant with my second baby and have been taking a folic acid tablet each day. I do eat a healthy balanced diet so is it really necessary to take this supplement?
Dietician Caroline replies: Eating a healthy diet when you're pregnant will ensure you get enough of most vitamins and minerals, but there are some important exceptions, including folic acid, which is one of the B group vitamins.Folic acid is vital
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