or surgery to insert grommets.Research into the cause of glue ear is underway. Scientists are investigating the theory that glue ear is caused by stomach juices coming up into the throat and reaching the middle ear via the Eustachian tube. They're also
in pharmacies nationwide priced at £1.99/50g and £5.99/250g and is presented in handy portable tubes. Ask your GP to prescribe the 250g or simply purchase either size directly from your pharmacist. For any enquiries, please call 01582 820165. [1] Skin Care
Ear infections are the most common cause of earache in young children.They are more susceptible to this condition because the Eustachian tubes - which connect the ears to the back of the nose and help to drain mucus - are smaller and more horizontal
.What it could be: Ectopic pregnancy. This is a rare but serious condition that happens when the fertilised egg implants itself outside the uterus, usually in one of the Fallopian tubes.What to do: Contact your GP immediately. The growing embryo will eventually
reduce the risk of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, so take a daily 400mcg supplement until the end of your 12th week. Also go for folic acid rich foods - try spinach, cabbage; broccoli; brown bread; bananas; fortified breads and cereals
supplement of folic acid daily from the time you stop using contraception until the 12th week of pregnancy. Folic acid has been shown to reduce the risk of your baby developing a neural tube defect such as spina bifida. You should also take 10mcg of vitamin D
in a cup of warm water first things in the morning.Certain smells can make nausea worse, but zingy citrus smells may help. Try sniffing a cut lemon or add a few drops of lemon, orange or grapefruit essential oil to a piece of cotton wool and inhale.Health
Recent research shows that what you do during pregnancy may not only help to protect your baby, but can also boost her health and improve her brain power in the future. So pop these easy ideas on your to-do list. TAKE A WALK Regular gentle exercise
of having a premature baby, as it triggers higher levels of biological fluids that induce labour. Symptoms include bad breath and swollen or bleeding gums.Health check: Cleaning your teeth for two minutes twice a day and regular flossing will reduce your
the bleeding will stop and the pregnancy will continue. More rarely, the bleeding could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilised egg implants itself in one of your Fallopian tubes. As soon as you experience any type of bleeding, tell your midwife
