Expert panel: Pregnancy

Perhaps a review by your maternity care provider would be useful, both for an assessment and also for your own reassurance. Most commonly round lig...

I’m not familiar with the product Super Greens and think that you need to speak with your maternity care provider or GP to see what they can ...

Any chocolate drink has caffeine in it, unless otherwise stated. The general recommendation around foods in pregnancy and lactation are anything in...

Start with a GP and go from there. Generally at least one check up in the first trimester is necessary. Don’t forget to take your folic acid ...

If you are passing out and fainting then you do need medical direction on how to manage this. Perhaps your BP or blood sugar levels are unstable or...

You will probably be advised to have a glucose tolerance test but if not, this is something you should ask your maternity care provider about. It r...

You don’t say if you are pregnant or not. If you are and you have a retroverted uterus then what you’re describing can be because the w...

Hi, There is an increased risk of miscarriage until around 12 weeks. You will notice that after this the morning sickness will decrease and you wil...

Hi, This is up to you. If you do go into labour soon they will probably try to delay the birth as the baby is still very immature. If you have a hi...

Hi, When as high measurement does occur further tests are undertaken at the parent’s permission to check for actual abnormalities. These test...

Hi, If you contact the hospital and let them know that you are worried they will want you to come in for a visit. It may all settle and be nothing ...

Hi, More than likely there is no harm to your pregnancy. If the pregnancy has continued during the course of the antibiotic then it has not been af...

Hi, It is best that you notify your doctor. Best wishes, Alex

I’m not sure what this would be, perhaps due to the stretching of the ligaments and muscles around your navel? These are the round and abdomi...

Hi, You may have a viral illness that is not related to pregnancy. If it continues you will need to visit your GP for a check up. If it is only a m...

They can be if the blood sugar level continues to be high and out of control throughout the pregnancy and labour. But, you are within your first tr...

I think if you have spoken with your midwife who knows you and your obstetric history then you will just need to go with this. I know you want reas...

This could be due to the pregnancy hormonal changes your body is going through currently. In the absence of other symptoms then it probably is just...

Yes, you could be pregnant if you have had unprotected intercourse. You could do an early pregnancy test by checking your urine, but the most accur...

You may need to speak with your maternity care provider. A post coital bleed is not uncommon, especially in the first trimester when there can be a...

As long as your pregnancy is stable and you are comfortable, then you should be fine. Regular toilet breaks will be necessary, as well as having re...

You need to speak with a pharmacist or a doctor about your query. This is a specific question which needs a trained health professional to answer, ...

Hi, You are only just pregnant so the symptoms will become more pronounced soon. It is not a false result. Congratulations. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Usually movements are felt from 20 weeks with your first baby and from 16 weeks with subsequent children. The movements are very slight at firs...

Potentially yes, if the pregnancy is in the fallopian tube you should know by not. If you’ve had a scan and the embryo has been seen in your ...

It can be, especially as mother’s progress towards the second trimester. But if you are worried, then chat with your maternity care provider ...

You need to check with your doctor. This could be due to a range of issues; an increase in vaginal discharge, urine leaking, your waters breaking o...

What you are describing could be what we call vulval varices, which are essentially varicose veins in the vulva. These are due to a range of factor...

I can’t say with any certainty if you are or are not pregnant. It may be worthwhile going to your GP and having a blood test to see what your...

Yes, it can be in relation to blood pressure, blood sugar, expanding blood volume and just the hormonal effects. Generally dizziness is harmless, b...