Expert panel: Pregnancy

Hi, This may be just an individual preference for this doctor so try not to worry too much. More than likley you should have a similar experience t...

Hi, I am sorry but your question seems to have been cut off. Can you please repost? Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You are at an increased risk of complications again, especially if there was no cause for the abruption. However, you will be very closely watc...

Hi, It is normal to have an increased discharge in pregnancy. If it is green at all it may be an infection and needs to be treated. Thrush is also ...

Hi, You need to have a check up. You may have a kidney stone or a kidney infection which is quite common in pregnancy. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Moret han likely you are pregnant. You may need a repeat scan in a few weeks to see what is happening. The baby’s heart does not start to...

Hi, The liquid antacids tend to be more effective than the tablets. If these do not help then it may be hormonal changes that are affecting your di...

Hi, If you have a healthy diet and your iron levels are normal you can continue to breast feed for as long as you wish. You can even breast feed tw...

Hi, Most likely by now you have had the baby. Unfortunately there is not too much you can do to bring the baby on if it is not ready. I hope that i...

Hi, It is advisable to have some midwifery care in pregnancy as this will avoid many possible complications that can occur with you and your baby. ...

Hi, The results all sound good. Your Gp needs to give you a letter to take to your local hospital or midwife for care during your pregnancy. Best w...

Hi, Stress can affect the baby but it does not tend to affect the growth. See if you can try to decrease your stress levels as this definitely does...

Hi, You need to talk to your doctor about this. Ovarian cysts can be varied in size and rate of growth. They tend not to heal but they can shrink a...

Hi, It is advisable to have a check up as the odd ache and pain is very common and to be expected however the itching may need some treatment. Best...

Hi, It can be a little more difficult to estqablish breast feeding after breast surgery. It is worthwhile trying as it can be done. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, If you have a posistive pregnancy result then you can assume that you are pregnant. Congratulations. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You really need to visit your doctor for a check up. Any bleeding in pregnancy needs to be checked. It may be nothing but it still needs a chec...

Hi, You are at the ned of 8 months pregnant – one month to go. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Most likely you are pregnant but you will need an early ultrasound to check your dates. See how you go over the next few weeks and the scan wil...

Hi, You are at an increased risk to have the twins early. The majority of twins are born a little early but try not to worry too much you will be c...

Hi, You really need to visit your GP to get some help and perhaps some medication. You are probably still suffering from depression and need to dea...

Hi, If you have done the home pregnancy correctly you are not pregnant. If you are worried please visit your GP. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You only conceive once you would have ovulated two eggs in one ovulation and these have both been fertilised at the one time. You may need to b...

Hi, There should be some form of scanning that can asist in diagnosing this. However a fetus has a different blood circulation in pregnancy and it ...

Hi, This test is far more accurate and perhaps they feel that you are in an at risk group. Best wishes, Alex.

Hi, You may need to have a check up. It may have been a pinched nerve that has fixed itself but you may need to have a scan to check. Best wishes, ...

Hi, Your body maybe just adjusting to a change in hormones. Try not ot worry too much as long as you still have one or two signs of pregnancy you s...

Hi, It is important to involve your older child in preparations for the new sibling. There are also some great books that help explain what is happ...

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

Hi, If all of the tests and checks are going as planned then everything should be fine. You need to notify your midwife if you feel that you had an...