Questions tagged pr

Hi, I am sure that it is fine. Please inform them that you are pregnant and they will advise if there are any extra precautions for pregnant women...

Hi, This is very common in later pregnancy and it is just your body getting ready for the birth but it does not indicate that it will be early. It...

Hi Michelle, Make sure she is settled awake into the cot and you may want to try our It`s Time To Sleep settling program to settle and for resettl...

Hi, Your baby is starting to make its way into the pelvis. The pelvis descent is around 5 cm so that is why it is measured this way. Don’t w...

Hi Nikkii, Your doctor needs to confirm that you are pregnant. In the early weeks many problems can occur and they need to be ruled out. Sometimes...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Ch...

Hi Tabatha, There can be a stage of food throwing (which can drive you near to insanity) and sometimes if it doesn`t pass quickly having a chat to ...

Hi, Usually the medication is really the only thing that will actually stop the itching. Otherwise you can try pinetarsol products that can ease t...

Hi Jo, Usually the changes in pregnancy make it difficult to get a proper sample for testing on a smear test so it is better to wait. The swabs ar...

Hi, Don’t worry, this happens sometimes especially if the placenta is at the front. If the cord beat was picked up then the baby’s hea...

Hi, You need to contact your local hospital or midwives clinic for a referral to a Social worker. They are able to sort lots of things out for you...

Hi, It can be really difficult to know what to do when it comes to reflux. Every child is different, and there is no one treatment or strategy tha...

Hi, Yes twins will grow and develop at the same rate. Usually with subsequent pregnancies you start feeling movements at 16 weeks. You may be feel...

Hi Kris, This is a small adhesion that can sometimes form in the uterus. They can grow or shrink at any time but usually don’t cause too muc...

Hi, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns. It`s best to direct this question to your Early Childhood Health Centre. Best w...

Hi There, To my knowledge there is no issue with parsley and pregnancy, in fact parsley is a great source of iron, chlorophyl (a plant antioxidant...

Hi Nat, It is best to visit your GP or pharmacist for treatment as they can advise on what is the best and safest treatment. The standard Zovirax ...

Hi, The baby does not breathe air yet so there is no risk of strangulation. There are many babies born with the cord around the neck. If the cord ...

Hi There, Constipation is very common when bubs start off on solids. Babies kidneys are still developing and find it hard to process food bi-prod...

Hi, Blood is occasionally present in pregnancy as a normal side effect of pregnancy. It can also sometimes indicate a urine infection and your GP ...

Hi, Hormone level checks are not really accurate at predicting the health of the pregnancy. They are usually compared to other previous levels and...

Hi, It is safe to take paracetemol during pregnancy. If it is not effective it is advisable to see your GP for advice. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, You may have some mild changes that you are not really aware of. If you are overly worried visit your GP for a check up and they probably will...

Hi, This can sometimes occur during pregnancy due to the increased load on your body. You need to be checked for any signs of a bladder infection ...

Hi, Honey is really fine to eat during pregnancy. Please see this link for safe eating during pregnancy: http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/con...

Hi, You can have intercourse for as long as you feel comfortable. Some women find side lying more comfortable. It won’t trigger early labour...

Hi Danielle, Try not to worry just yet. It can take a healthy couple at least six months to conceive and sometimes it can be longer with no defini...

Hi Kylie, I`m a midwife dealing with pregnancy, childbirth and newborns, so it`s probably better for you to consult your GP or Early Childhood Hea...

Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. You need to check that your iron levels are normal, otherwise everything should be fine. Try to get as much rest a...

Hi Karen, Thank you for your enquiry. This is an unusual situation that you are in and I am sure that your doctors will try everything that they c...