So we all know that alcohol is a suggested no-no during pregnancy. There is some debate around a cheeky glass of red a couple of times a week but the hardtack liquor found in the likes of cocktails is...
Category: Healthy pregnancy
How to minimise pregnancy weight gain
A new study by Penn State College of Medicine in the US has revealed that a mum-to-be’s attitude during pregnancy has a direct correlation to the amount of weight she will gain. The research focuse...
Need extra energy during labour? Try a protein shake
A new study by researchers from the department of anaesthesiology at the West Virginia University of School of Medicine in Morgantown, V.W, have found that protein shakes can give women energy during ...
You’re pregnant! The top five things to put on your ‘to-do’ pregnancy list
I remember finding out I was I was pregnant the first time: it wasn’t planned but I suspected I was preggers (and had been telling my husband so for about a week) so we did a home-test… and ...
What is Pica in pregnancy? And what causes it?
If you haven’t heard of pica (I only stumbled across the term recently), it’s the term used to describe the intense craving for – and eating of – non-food items, such as soil, clay, laundry st...
Ten healthy alternatives to junk food in pregnancy – and why you should try them
If there’s one grand life event that warrants a change in an unhealthy diet, it’s pregnancy – for the sake of the baby and all. The laws of logic tell us that too much of any one thing is not g...
Can you have a natural delivery after a C-section?
I learnt a new acronym today: VBAC (vee-back), which stands for Vaginal Birth After Caesarean. And yes, it is possible. According to new research, the largest ever study on VBACs in England, has rev...
Eating fish during pregnancy – are rules set to change?
If you’re pregnant (or have been pregnant) you’ll probably know that although fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids (good for eyes, heart and brain) but there are certain fish that contain...
Baby showers – are you having one?
Baby showers are an American trend which have taken fancy in the UK – judging by the £220 million British women spend on showers (as reported by Dailymail.co.uk). The £220 mil averages out to £5...
Why exercise during pregnancy is good for the baby
Scientists have revealed that exercise during pregnancy will have healthier babies. The study – conducted by scientists from California State University and the University of Greifswald in Germany ...
