Asherman Syndrome FAQs What are the Treatment Options for Asherman Syndrome? Asherman Syndrome Treatment OptionsAlthough it may be possible to minimise scarring, this is a lifelong condition. Treatment may improve the scarred tissue sufficiently in order to...
Concerns During Pregnancy Blog Category
Abdominal Cramps During Pregnancy
Not all abdominal cramps and pain are a cause for worry while you are pregnant. It is often normal to have some level of discomfort during pregnancy. - Your feet get swollen, your breasts may feel more tender and sore and your back can get easily tired. But...
Post-natal depression – what is it and how to cope
Post-Natal Depression FAQs What are the Treatments for Post-Natal Depression? Medication: Anti-depressants for post-natal depressionIn cases of moderate to severe post-natal depression, medication may be the choice recommended by your doctor. An improvement can...
Fibroids in pregnancy-what you need to know
Fibroids in Pregnancy FAQs Early Pregnancy Scans 6-11 weeks Nuchal Translucency 12-14 weeks Anatomy Survey 18-22 weeks Later Dating 12-17 weeks Gender Scan 19 weeks onwards Growth & Well Being 22 weeks onwards Post Dates & Liquor 40 weeks onwards Loyalty...
Feeling your baby kick-a fetal movement guide
This guide about fetal movement has been put together to reassure you of the various ways and times this experience may happen. It also includes guidelines about how to monitor your baby’s movement once it has become a pretty constant factor.. One of the most...
Miscarriage medical reasons why it happens and how to cope
Miscarriage is a devastating occurrence. Many women have miscarriages; often it could be the case that you may have work colleagues or acquaintances who have recently suffered a miscarriage, but they haven’t told you about it. It can be very hard for you to talk...
Cramps During Pregnancy
Leg cramps are unconscious muscle contractions affecting calves, legs and often the upper-leg. The painful sensation is very normal during pregnancy, frequently occurring during the night. Even though most common throughout the 3rd trimester, you might experience...
Constipation During Pregnancy
If you find yourself suffering from constipation during pregnancy, you're not alone. Depending on the sources, statistics range from between 38% to 50% of all women that are pregnant, who experience constipation during some stage of their pregnancy. Bloating and pain...
Bleeding Gums In Pregnancy
Bleeding gums, sore gums and swollen gums can be caused by a combination of hormonal changes and a build-up of plaque, during a time when your gums are more vulnerable. This can lead to bleeding and inflammation, known as pregnancy gingivitis. During pregnancy, the...
Understanding Bleeding Or Spotting In Early Pregnancy-The First Trimester
Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy can be very worrying, although it is often not a signal of a problem. However bleeding can be the sign of a miscarriage, yet on the other hand it doesn’t mean that one is imminent. 20% to 30% of women do experience some type of...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Or FAS – Symptoms, Effects, Diagnosis
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the result of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The condition is actually an umbrella term encompassing a number of problems and consequences which occur as a result of excessive alcohol consumption by a pregnant mother. The effects...
Pregnancy Risk Factors – Vital Information About Risk Factors Which Present During Pregnancy
There are cases of pregnancy where certain conditions tend to develop along the way thereby putting the baby and the mother’s health at a greater risk. Along the course of pregnancy, some pregnant women are exposed to certain substances, drugs, chemicals, infections...
What is an Implantation Bleed?
Implantation Bleed FAQs Early Pregnancy Scans 6-11 weeks Nuchal Translucency 12-14 weeks Anatomy Survey 18-22 weeks Later Dating 12-17 weeks Gender Scan 19 weeks onwards Growth & Well Being 22 weeks onwards Post Dates & Liquor 40 weeks onwards Loyalty...
Folic Acid Pregnancy-The Importance Of Taking It Before & During Early Pregnancy
Folic acid both before and during pregnancy* is extremely important. This feature explains why. It is written in the Irish context and references various medical studies. *New advice in Ireland recommends folic acid daily in pregnancy, rather than the first...
Carbon monoxide poisoning and pregnancy-what you need to know
When you’re pregnant there can be so many things people tell you to be worried about. While some of these concerns may turn out to be old wives tales or false alarms, there are a number which aren’t and one of these is the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon...
What is pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia FAQs Early Pregnancy Scans 6-11 weeks Nuchal Translucency 12-14 weeks Anatomy Survey 18-22 weeks Later Dating 12-17 weeks Gender Scan 19 weeks onwards Growth & Well Being 22 weeks onwards Post Dates & Liquor 40 weeks onwards Loyalty Programme...
What is Oestrogen
Estrogen or oestrogen is the main female sexual hormone, which is responsible for the regulation and development of the female reproductive system, along with secondary sexual characteristics. Oestrogen is a hormone, which is secreted by the ovaries. Oestrogen or...
Morning Sickness-What It Is & How To Ease It
Up to a certain point you may have felt like you were happily coasting along enjoying your experience of early pregnancy, in fact, you’ve been blooming and happily telling people your news. That was up until one day when you woke tp with a curiously strange feeling...
How Soon After Weight Loss Surgery Can I Get Pregnant
Women in the reproductive age (18-45) comprise at least half of all bariatric patients. If you have undergone bariatric surgery in the past and now want to get pregnant, it is essential to examine the best time to conceive to prevent an adverse outcome. A systematic...
How Pesticides Affect Fetal Development
It is extremely important for pregnant women to be extra careful with their health during pregnancy. There are a lot of substances, some of which can be easily found at home, that can affect a growing fetus. Many of these things don’t even affect the mother’s health;...
What Is A Threatened Miscarriage?
An ongoing pregnancy associated with bleeding is called a threatened miscarriage. The first symptoms are usually vaginal bleeding with or without mild period type pain. The bleeding can occur at any time after a missed period. Threatened miscarriages are often noticed...
What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy results when a fertilised egg becomes implanted anywhere outside the cavity of the womb (uterus). Most ectopic pregnancies develop in the fallopian tubes but occasionally in the ovary. As the fallopian tube is not large enough to accommodate a...
What Is An Inconclusive Scan?
What does an Inconclusive Scan result mean? There are three main reasons you may receive an inconclusive scan result: it is simply too early to see the pregnancy or, the pregnancy is not growing as it should or there is a possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. If at...
Miscarriage Diagnosis Guidelines
Miscarriage Diagnosis Guidelines FAQs Transcript - Professor Fionnuala Mc Auliffe Miscarriage Diagnosis Guidelines Video Video title: Miscarriage Diagnosis By Ultrasound Scans Sometimes miscarriages occur in pregnancy and ultrasound is really important in making the...
Amniocentesis – What Is It?
Amniocentesis FAQs Early Pregnancy Scans 6-11 weeks Nuchal Translucency 12-14 weeks Anatomy Survey 18-22 weeks Later Dating 12-17 weeks Gender Scan 19 weeks onwards Growth & Well Being 22 weeks onwards Post Dates & Liquor 40 weeks onwards Loyalty Programme...
Air Travel Flying When Pregnant
If you have already booked a holiday, or would like to go on the last holiday before your newborn arrives, you may wish to know more about flying when pregnant. In this feature we’ve put together the following information: Flying when pregnant overview What are...
Second Pregnancy Differences You May Experience
If this is your second pregnancy, or another subsequent pregnancy, there may be some differences that you will experience from your first pregnancy. Of course no two pregnancies are the same, and no two women are the same. Purely because you have actually been...
Depression And Pregnancy-Preparing For Pregnancy
Pregnancy, birth and caring for a new born baby can be extremely stressful. It can be a time when women who have never suffered mental health problems may do so for the first time and exacerbated in women with a history of or pre-existing mental health conditions. No...
Ways To Cut Down Or Cut Out Smoking Before Getting Pregnant
Smoking is an expensive habit and no matter how much you feel you enjoy it, wouldn't you love to save up that money for a big treat like an extra holiday? Easier said than done, as smoking is extremely addictive and it can be very challenging to stop. There's no...
Teen Pregnancy Health Risks-Are They More Susceptible To Health Risks?
While teen pregnancies are at a record low, they still present us with some serious considerations, for both the teen parents and society as a whole. We have known for a long time that teens who have babies have an exponentially more difficult time just being...
Early pregnancy scans-what you need to know
If you suspect you may be pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, then it can help to know in advance when early pregnancy scans can take place and what to expect. This article explains in lay-woman's language about what you should expect when you book an early...
Anxiety During Pregnancy-6 Sensible Advice Sections For You
Anxiety during pregnancy was not something that you had on your agenda for the 9 months that your new family member is growing inside you. However you are not alone, and many women experience anxiety in pregnancy. Did you know that between 5 and 16% of women...
Ways To Cut Down Or Cut Out Alcohol Before Getting Pregnant
Drinking socially has been an integral part of Irish culture for centuries. Moderate social drinking can be good fun and an enjoyable way to socialise. There are times, however, when cutting out alcohol from your lifestyle can be a good idea. One of these times is if...
What Is Tokophobia?
Tokophobia is a severe fear of childbirth, which prevents some women from having children. Actress Dame Helen Mirren has admitted to suffering from it. There is no doubt that some scenes from movies have given plenty of women a rational fear of childbirth. Gruesome...
What Things You Should Avoid During Pregnancy
There is nothing more important for a pregnant woman than the health and safety of her baby. Fortunately, you can protect your child by avoiding some risky factors that may complicate your pregnancy or cause harm to your baby. Learn about what things you should avoid...
Dental Health in Pregnancy – Dealing with the Dentist
Everybody knows about morning sickness. It’s probably the most-often heard complaint about pregnancy (and completely justified!), followed by swollen fingers and feet, back pain, and trouble sleeping. But there are some health issues associated with pregnancy that you...
The Risks Of Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy And Who Is At Higher Risk
As a coffee and chocolate lover, I am the first to appreciate that they are both very difficult to limit, or even cut out of your lifestyle. However during pregnancy there are a variety of risks associated with caffeine intake. Each main risk factor is analysed in...
Early Pregnancy Lifestyle Advice-What Do Cats And Hot Tubs Have In Common
Finding out that you are pregnant is big news and if it is your first pregnancy you may want to clear up any of those nagging doubts about what you should and shouldn’t do. Getting some early pregnancy lifestyle advice will enable you to be confident that you are...
3 Common Dieting Misconceptions For Pregnant Mothers
Over the years, a lot of common myths about what pregnant mothers should or should not eat have been debunked. Many of the things that society used to think were not okay for pregnant women have since been proven to be harmless old wives' tales. Thanks to the...
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