Expert panel: Pregnancy

Hi, Hopefully the bleeding will settle as this is usually what happens. However in some instances the bleeding will continue on and off during the ...

Hi, Your doctor will advise this if they feel that there is a risk. You can also try to use less painful positions such as side-lying to try to mak...

Hi, You do tend to get a bit bigger earlier the more pregnancies that you have. If you feel that you are holding extra fluid or are feeling unwell ...

Hi, If you are certain that you have had no movements you need to contact your midwife for a check up. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, This all sounds fine and really healthy. Try not to worry too much about the weight loss. It will probably even itself out. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, More than likely this is correct that you are having a girl. The sex is usually defined after 12 weeks. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, The levels can be quite elevated in the early weeks but if you do have twins in the family there is a definite increased possibility of twins. ...

Hi, It is best to wait until you have missed a period and are a week late to do a pregnancy test. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, Usually you can enquire at the routine scan at around 18 weeks. However, sometimes the people doing the scans have a policy that they do not in...

Hi Lisa, Your baby has a very good chance of survival. The placenta may move away from the cervix over the next few weeks and hopefully it will be ...

Hi, Sometimes you can experience lots of problems in early pregnancy and these can settle in the coming weeks. However, you are still at high risk ...

Hi, Yes an increased discharge is very common in later pregnancy. If it is not offensive or green then it is fine. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, Your nipples do tend to be more sensitive during pregnancy. The skin may be dry or sometimes you can develop thrush that requires treatment. Be...

Hi, A baby’s hearing is developing from about 12weeks. The sounds are muffled due to the baby being surrounded in fluid. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, Yes you do need to be aware of your history and you do have a risk of developing depression again. Talk to your GP about monitoring signs and s...

Hi, Yes it does go from the last period date not the conception date so there is two weeks difference. The average length of pregnancy is 40 weeks ...

Hi, Usually, there is no serious complication for a pregnant woman or her baby because of exposure to a person with fifth disease. About 50% of wom...

Hi, I am unable to recommend any particular doctor. You can enquire through your local hospital for female doctors or also ask with your GP. Best w...

Hi, You need to have a check up asthis is not expected at 18 weeks. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, This can be a very difficult time as you will need to grieve for your loss of the baby as well as one of your tubes. Give your self plenty of t...

Hi, It is great that you are aware of any signs and symptoms so that you can get treatment and some relief if it does develop. Try not to worry too...

Hi, THis is very common in the early weeks of pregnancy and should settle soon. You can also sometimes feel some cramping and this is normal but yo...

Hi, This does not sound normal or to be expected. You need to have a check up. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, THis is very common especially late in pregnancy. It is nothing to worry about and is a sign that your body is getting ready to go into labour....

Hi, This can be really difficult but sometimes the precaution is needed. Hopefully you have survived and looking forward to enjoying motherhood. Be...

Hi, I understand that it is is worryting about medications in pregnancy but it is important that you receive the care that you may need. Pregnancy ...

Hi, Yes this is fine. It may be worthwhile trying to fix any constipation by drinking a lot of water and eating fresh fruit. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, This is up to you. It does cause some stress and pain so it may not be an ideal time. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, Ultrasounds do make a sound into the uterus and this does disturb the baby. It is unknown if it does any long term permanent damage but it is t...

Hi, As long as you have stopped using the pill this is fine. Best wishes, Alex.