-clotting disorders, which can be treated once diagnosed, as well as viral illnesses and a number of infections, which can act as triggers. It may be that your sore throat is a symptom of a viral illness that was present at the time you miscarried, but more likely

Midwifery Head Katie replies:Check with your GP that you don't have an infection. Symptoms include extreme soreness and the area might be leaking fluid. You might also be feeling a bit under the weather. You may feel a ridge down the length

Cystic fibrosis testing for all newborns was introduced in the UK from late 2007. The tests are carried out as part of the heel-prick test performed by your midwife when your baby is between one and two weeks old.Cystic fibrosis is a genetic

that helps babies fight infections and tummy bugs, its effects on intelligence had yet to be established– until now. ‘While it looked as though breastfeeding did have an impact on cognitive development, no one knew if that was just because the type of mother

Cut this guide out and stick it on your fridge. Ripened cheeses such as Brie or Camembert and blue vein cheeses such as Stilton - there's a risk of listeriosis, a nasty infection that can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or make a newborn baby very ill

Most women's waters break at the end of the first stage of labour, when the cervix (neck of the womb) is almost fully dilated. But for around 15% of pregnancies, breaking waters is the first sign of labour.It can be a gush of up to a litre or just a

Vitamin C is a really important nutrient in your little ones armoury against coughs, colds and infections. It also helps the body absorb iron from food, and it’s vital for healthy tissue, bones and teeth. Plus, it helps heal any cuts and grazes

10cm deep in the baby bath.Keep eyes clean Sticky eye often affects newborns. To avoid spreading an infection, use cotton wool dipped in cool boiled water, gently wipe from the inside of the eye to the outside to avoid stickiness. Repeat

information.For Piles - Germoloids Cream costs £3.49/25gm; for more advice call the Pile Advice Line on 0845 601 0901.For leaky breasts - Mothercare Disposable Breast Pads, £4.50/100 pads. Call 08453 30 40 30.Don't be embarrassed to mention...You'll be asked

than previously, it is worth talking to your health visitor or family doctor about it.Get your child‘s hearing checked if you are at all worried. Most babies will have had their hearing checked quite early on, however middle ear infections (‘otitis