of the RNIB. Sonal Rughani, Senior Service Advisor for RNIB, says, 'A substantial amount of our exposure to sunlight occurs when we are children. As the leading charity committed to preventing avoidable sight loss, we encourage children to look after
The recent loss of millions of personal details from Child Benefit claimants has put many families under pressure from Identity Fraud. Although the banks and building societies are reporting that no criminal activity has yet been detected, it must
, have heavy blood loss or the baby needs observation.For more advice, visit www.homebirth.org.uk
-week check.Lose weight breastfeedingBreastfeeding helps to shift your baby bulge by burning extra fat that you gain in pregnancy. Some women find the effects are evident very quickly, for others it can take a little longer. A realistic weight loss goal
facilities and are vulnerable to damage if allowed to defrost due to loss of power.The new method should make it easier and cheaper for women who want to safeguard their fertility and store their eggs, so they can undergo IVF treatment later in life.“You can
, and symptoms can include feeling low and unhappy, tearfulness, irritability, tiredness, insomnia, appetite changes, loss of interest in sex, negative or guilty thoughts and anxiety.For more information and advice, read our guide to the facts about Post Natal
delivery, this resting phase shortens. More hairs fall out, and you start to grow new hair. But the normal hair loss that was delayed by pregnancy tends to take place all at one time. This may cause your hair to seem thinner than usual. So dont worry, you
or possibly severe blood loss, usually after weeks 32 to 34.What it could be: Placental abruption, also known as placental separation, where part of the placenta separates from the wall of the womb.What to do: Go to the maternity unit or hospital. You may
done,' says Jacqui. ‘But no one warned them about the profound sense of loss of who you are. ‘We all have an image of ourselves and who we are. That could be: "I'm sporty" or "I'm a good laugh" or "I'm good at my job", but in those first hectic few
Sharon.A blood-tinged blob of mucus, close to your due date, is likely to be a 'show', when the plug that seals the uterus comes away. This means labour is about to start, although it may not be for several days.What to doAny blood loss needs