by Linda Lilwall | Jul 29, 2019 | New Baby
The Miracle of the Infant Microbiome Whether you’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of your bundle of joy or are already wrapping your newborn baby safely in your arms, you’re likely immersed in the wonder and beauty of all things baby—from their adorable...
by Linda Lilwall | Jul 29, 2019 | Pregnancy
Sexual desire in pregnancy Sexual desire may fluctuate through pregnancy and this may be due to the huge changes that your body experiences In the first trimester you may experience nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness and a feeling of anxiety. You may be irritable...
by Linda Lilwall | Jun 27, 2019 | Pregnancy
Between half and three quarters of all pregnant women have backache at some stage. But there are things you can do to ease the discomfort and stop it turning into a long-term problem. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES? Women tend to gain between 10kg and 12.5kg (22lbs and...
by Linda Lilwall | Jun 17, 2019 | Pregnancy
Large for gestational age (LGA) is often defined antenatally before baby is born as a weight length or head circumference that lies above the 90th gentile on the growth chart and as such exceeds the weight expected for their gestation ( number of weeks in pregnancy)....
by Linda Lilwall | Mar 8, 2019 | Pregnancy
What Causes Rib Pain During Pregnancy? Here is why you may experience pain in the ribs when you are pregnant. The growing baby and uterus:As the baby grows, the uterus expands, taking more room in the womb. It comes to a stage where all the organs are pushed towards...