the edge off contractions. It can make you feel very light-headed and sick and sometimes gives you a dry mouth. IT HELPS TO KNOW: Start breathing the gas and air at the start of a contraction as it takes 30-40 seconds to take effect. If the rubber face mask

an antiseptic cream that you can also use to treat nappy rash, bites and stings. Try Savlon or Sudocrem For travel sickness Go for natural options for young babies (see below) or Sea-Legs for children over 2 years old. Natural alternatives from the natural

. If you’ve caught the bug, you might experience a sudden sick feeling, a fever, headache, stomach cramps and aching limbs. If you’re pregnant don’t worry. Norovirus won’t directly affect your baby. But, dehydration can lead to an electrolyte imbalance. It

in size this week, from 4mm to 8mm. Track the changes here.You You’re newly pregnant and your hormones are going haywire, so you may feel sick or grumpy and emotional. One of the most important things you can do at this stage is take a daily dose of folic

long. She’s also starting to move around, but you won’t feel it yet. Take a look at how your growing baby is developing.You You feel unbelievably tired as your body is working overtime to grow your baby. Maybe you’re still feeling sick and could

’ll still have a swollen tum and you’ll be sick of maternity clothes.Enjoy a quiet afternoon at the movies.Turn your bathroom into a spa and have a long exfoliate, soak and moisturise session.Get your hair done – think chic but low

into the abdomen. Irritation of the underside of the diaphragm leads to shoulder-tip painVaginal bleeding - This occurs in 75% of cases, and typically starts after the abdominal pain. Bladder or bowel irritationSickness, light-headedness, faintness and possibly

.’ What you can do: During the first 12 weeks, many women feel sick, or super-tired. But if you feel up to it, get out for a walk. ‘Aim for 30 to 40 minutes at least three times a week – remember to take a bottle of water and some snacks with you to ensure you

.’ What you can do:During the first 12 weeks, many women feel sick, or super-tired. But if you feel up to it, get out for a walk. ‘Aim for 30 to 40 minutes at least three times a week – remember to take a bottle of water and some snacks with you to ensure you

to nursery. But without parents nearby, she can relate to the panic every working mum feels when her child is poorly.“If Ben is sick, I have to cancel work,” she says. “That can be hard. But I feel so lucky to be able to work part-time. I’m home more than I