Questions tagged pregnant

Hi, This should be fine. You can check with the travel advice to this area and if there are any immunizations that you may need and this may affec...

Hi Kylie, This is quite common in late pregnancy and even more so in warmer weather. Try to elevate your legs when sitting and it should also go d...

Hi, It is fine to clean fish tanks as long as you wash your hands well afterwards. It is not advisable to handle cat litter. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Yes this is fine and very common. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Dianna, 1. Sounds great and a great way for her to be involved. 2. This is up to you. The toddler will learn to sleep through any distur...

Hi, Here is a link to safe eating during pregnancy. http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumers/life-events-and-food/pregnancy/ Best wishes,...

Hi, Please talk to your pharmacist about what is suitable. Cortisone creams are generally not advisable during pregnancy. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Tarron, This is very common with your first pregnancy. It may not be until around 24 weeks that you start to look and feel pregnant. Best w...

Hi, Here is a guide to good eating in pregnancy. http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumers/life-events-and-food/pregnancy/ If you think that y...

Hi, Please read the information on the packaging of these products to check that they are fine. Most of these products are. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Angel, Please read the information on the packaging of these products to check that they are fine. Most of these products are. Best wishes,...

Hi, A routine ultrasound tends to be attended at around 19 – 20 weeks. This is a good time to check the baby as it is a good size and the sc...

Hi, The second trimester should be an improvement so try to enjoy it. You will start to notice your size as you get into the later months of the p...

Hi Clare, This all sounds perfectly normal. You may notice your symptoms are a little more pronounced as you are a bit older this time. Best w...

Hi, If there is no other solution for you to stop smoking then this is better than to keep smoking. The nicotine will still go through to the baby...

Hi Kirsten, If you are experiencing severe morning sickness then it is worthwhile taking the medication in the short term. You could try weaning y...

Hi, I would think that this is a standard question for most women as women can change their surname if they get married at some time. Best wis...

Hi Nat, The baby may just be sitting in a lower position for now. As the baby grows it will sit higher and then drop close to term. Best wishe...

Hi, Try not to worry about your changes in your cycle as this can cause irregularities too. Try going for regular long walks or doing some exercis...

Hi, This may be due to the warmer weather and it will settle. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, You may not be pregnant. Milk can be present in your breasts for many months in very small amounts after you stop feeding. Best wishes, ...

Hi, It is fine to wear underwire bras until you start to notice that your breasts are noticeably larger and you need new bras. Then it is good to ...

Hi Tarron, Hormonal headaches can be quite common in early pregnancy. These should ease soon. You could try drinking lots of water and also taking...

Hi Dawn, It is best to wait another couple of weeks and then repeat the test. The results will be more accurate then. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Alana, I am sorry but it is very difficult to really know what sort of problem the baby may have with this small amount of information. The ba...

Hi Jen, It is fine to have your hair dyed but please tell your hairdresser that you are pregnant. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, It is more unusual to have swelling earlier in the pregnancy but it can be related to hot weather or lots of standing in one place. Contact y...

Hi, If you are comfortable on your stomach then this is fine. No damage will be caused to the baby. You may find that it will become more uncomfor...

Hi Ganne, The normal discharge is creamy white and a bit more than usual. If it is smelly or green then you need to have a check up. Thrush can al...

Hi, It is best to enquire at your pharmacy for some medication. You usually can’t use a strong treatment during pregnancy so it may take a w...