the removal of veins as purely cosmetic means the cause is not dealt with. "By only removing visible veins, more may return," says Mark. At his self-name clinic Mark treats veins using an internal vaginal ultrasound to locate the problem, before inserting a

and miscarriage is six times more likely.If you get recurrent BV you can self-treat with products available from your pharmacist, but during pregnancy you should discuss this with your GP.Dawn concludes: "If there's a fishy odour, it's BV until proven otherwise

the barrage of sensory input.Newborns can rarely cope with more than 10 minutes of visual stimulation. Do not surround your baby with piles of toys - limit the stimulation so that she can attend well to one activity without being over-stimulated.Self