Categories: Aches and pains Am I pregnant? Anatomy Bleeding Breasts Breathlessness Contraception Cravings Ectopic Fluids Hormones Normal or not Safe or not Skin and hair Travel Weight Your bump

Aches and pains

Q. Are period-like pains normal in early pregnancy?
Q. What causes the period like pains during the first trimester?
Q. What can I do for backache in pregnancy?
Q. What is Dyastasis Symphysis Pubis?
Q. What is the pain at the top of my bump?
Q. Do period like pains mean I am going into early labour?
Q. Is it normal for a caesarean scar to ache in the third trimester?
Q. Are headaches and swollen eyes a sign of pre-eclampsia?
Q. Are blocked ears and nose normal in pregnancy?
Q. What can I do for excessive wind in pregnancy?
Q. Are the pains in my right side and along my back pregnancy related?
Q. Why does my vagina feel bruised and tender?
Q. How can I relieve the pain from my separated abdominal muscles?
Q. How can I get comfortable in bed?
Q. Is bloating and tenderness common in pregnancy?
Q. How can I relieve my sciatica during pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to feel stiff as pregnancy progresses?
Q. is numbness and tingling related to pregnancy?
Q. What is otosclerosis?
Q. What are the tremoring movements I can feel low in my abdomen?
Q. How do I treat vulval varicose veins and do they disappear after birth?
Q. Why am I so exhausted in the first trimester?
Q. What is the popping sensation I hear deep in my tummy in the later stages of pregnancy?
Q. How can I prevent getting piles again?
Q. Why is sex painful during pregnancy?
Q. Why have I got pains in my ribs?
Q. What causes the stitch-like pain in my abdomen?
Q. Is coccyx pain normal in the last few weeks of pregnancy?
Q. Have you any advice on how I can clean my teeth without being violently sick?
Q. Is excessive bruising during pregnancy normal or a sign of a problem?
Q. What do the sharp twinges where my baby lies mean?
Q. What is the treatment for hyperemesis?
Q. How can I ease the discomfort in my groin as the head moves down?
Q. What can I do to relieve my sore nipples?
Q. Why are my eyes bloodshot?
Q. Is diarrhoea instead of constipation unheard of in pregnancy?
Q. Is swelling in the legs normal in pregnancy?
Q. Are shooting pains in the vagina normal in the last weeks of pregnancy?
Q. How can I relieve aching legs in pregnancy?
Q. At what week in pregnancy should I buy a nursing bra?

Am I pregnant?

Q. How can I be pregnant when I have a regular 28 day cycle and only had unprotected sex on day 6?
Q. How do I know I’m pregnant if I don’t have any symptoms?
Q. How do I know I’m pregnant?

Anatomy

Q. What is the pouch of Douglas?
Q. What causes an incompetent cervix?
Q. Does a unicornuate uterus increase the likelihood of incompetent cervix and miscarriage?
Q. What does the length of the cervix have to do with labour?

Bleeding

Q. Is bleeding in early pregnancy always a sign of miscarriage?
Q. How common is it for periods to continue throughout pregnancy and the woman not to know she is pregnant?
Q. I have had spotting throughout early pregnancy but a good early scan. Is my risk of miscarriage higher than normal?
Q. What could cause a pinkish loss mid-pregnancy?
Q. What is the best way to manage a pregnancy if I suffered post partum haemhorrage before?

Breasts

Q. Is breast leakage normal in pregnancy?
Q. Can I keep the colostrum leaked in late pregnancy to feed to my baby when he is born?
Q. What happens to breasts during pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal for breasts not to change in pregnancy?

Breathlessness

Q. What causes breathlessness in the first trimester?
Q. What causes breathlessness in the third trimester?

Contraception

Q. Is fertility high after giving birth?

Cravings

Q. What are picas?

Ectopic

Q. What are the signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?

Fluids

Q. How much fluid is needed when pregnant?

Hormones

Q. As I fell pregnant at the start of the menopause will it re-start once I have had the baby?

Normal or not

Q. Is vaginal discharge normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is morning sickness normal or psychological?
Q. What are braxton Hicks contractions?
Q. Is a constant sore throat and dry mouth normal in pregnancy?
Q. Does a lack of morning sickness mean I'm more likely to miscarry?
Q. Is extreme tiredness normal in early pregnancy?
Q. Is dizziness normal in pregnancy?
Q. Are headaches normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is the pressure between my legs in late pregnancy normal and can it be affected by my position?
Q. Is heartburn normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal for the sense of smell to change in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to go off sex in the early stages of pregnancy?
Q. Are nightmares normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to get cramps during orgasm when pregnant?
Q. What is a flow murmur in pregnant women?
Q. Are recurrent crops of mouth ulcers normal in pregnancy?
Q. Are low platelets normal in pregnancy?
Q. Are itchy nipples common in pregnancy?
Q. Am I getting enough sleep if I keep waking up in the night?
Q. Is PMS – emotional, spotty, cravings – normal in early pregnancy?
Q. Is incontinence normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal for morning sickness to stop or does it mean I've miscarried?
Q. Why am I suddenly drinking and peeing more now I’m pregnant?
Q. Are nosebleeds normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal for the cervix to feel soft in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to not show at 16 weeks and for the midwife to have difficulty finding the heartbeat?
Q. Are mood swings normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to feel a rythmic pulsing along the side of my body?
Q. Is it normal to lose appetite in early pregnancy?
Q. Can an internal examination bring on labour?
Q. Is it possible to lose the mucus plug at 12 weeks?
Q. Is it normal not to have any pregnancy symptoms in early pregnancy?
Q. Is cramp in the legs normal in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to be susceptible to all viruses during pregnancy?
Q. Are eye infections more common in pregnancy?
Q. When do early pregnancy symptoms normally occur?

Safe or not

Q. Is it safe to have a hot bath in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to fly in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to eat nuts in pregnancy?
Q. What are the risks of a general anaesthetic in pregnancy
Q. Are herbal teas safe in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to use an anaesthetic spray such as Eludril for a sore throat in pregnancy?
Q. Is it dangerous to fall pregnant with the coil in place?
Q. Are colposcopies safe in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to eat a vegetarian and milk free diet in pregnancy and should it be supplemented?
Q. Is it safe to be a passenger on a motorbike while pregnant?
Q. Is miscarriage linked to sex in pregnancy?
Q. Should painting in the home be avoided during pregnancy because of fumes?
Q. What are the risks if an x-ray is done before a woman knows she is pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to use a sunbed in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to have laser therapy for a joint injury while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to use chemical shampoo for head lice in pregnancy?
Q. My smear test is due, should I have it now I’m pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to get pregnant soon after giving birth?
Q. Are nicotine patches safe to use in pregnancy?
Q. Why should pregnant women avoid lying on their backs?
Q. Is it dangerous to fall pregnant after a iscarriage without waiting for a period?
Q. Is coffee safe to drink during pregnancy?
Q. Is self tan safe to use in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to go through airport security gates during pregnancy?
Q. Should all Vit A be avoided in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to have sex mid-pregnancy with a low lying placenta?
Q. Can I use almond oil on my perineum and abdomen?
Q. Is massage safe in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to have an MRI scan during pregnancy?
Q. Is anusol safe to use for piles in pregnancy?
Q. Should sex be avoided in multiple pregnancies?
Q. Are mouthwashes such as oraldene safe to use in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to take potassium citrate and sodium bicarb for my kidney problem?
Q. Is raspberry leaf tea safe to take in pregnancy and what are the benefits?
Q. Could the morning after pill - which didn't work - have harmed the baby?
Q. Is it ok to take dental x-rays at work while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to eat fast foods in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to use a vibrator in pregnancy?
Q. Could certain positions I lie in be uncomfortable for my baby?
Q. Can using a body puff on my bump increase the baby’s heartrate and hurt him?
Q. I cannot eat anything due to severe morning sickness, is this dangerous?
Q. Is it ok to handle rabbits during pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to be sedated with Rohypnol for an endoscopy while pregnant?
Q. Why should liver pâté be avoided in pregnancy?
Q. Is Actifed cough linctus safe to take in pregnancy?
Q. Can live yogurt be eaten in pregnancy?
Q. Is skiing at high altitudes safe in very early pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to fast during Ramadan while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to eat pistachio nuts during pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to completely lose appetite during pregnancy and is it safe to only eat breakfast?
Q. -Is it true that you should avoid sex if you have had a previous miscarriage?
Q. Is it safe to work on a computer while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to carry on my photography course whilst pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to take peppermint capsules for bloating during pregnancy?
Q. Could eating unwashed herbs before finding out you were pregnant be dangerous to the baby?
Q. Is tuna fish safe to eat in pregnancy?
Q. Could using wood preservative harm my unborn baby?
Q. Is nail varnish safe to use in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to eat homemade nettle soup in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to take a hot shower in pregnancy?
Q. Is it safe to go on theme park rides in pregnancy?
Q. Is Guinness a good source of iron in pregnancy
Q. Is it safe to eat a Scandinavian salty liquorice while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to take Stelazine for morning sickness?
Q. Can oral sex in pregnancy harm the baby?
Q. Is it safe to take stemetil in early pregnancy for morning sickness?
Q. Is reflexology safe in pregnancy?
Q. Are laptops safe to use in pregnancy?
Q. Is it true that reaching and stretching in pregnancy can cause the cord to wrap around the baby's neck?
Q. Is melatonin safe to take in pregnancy for fear of flying?
Q. Is proctosedyl safe to take during pregnancy?
Q. Why are foot spas not recommended during pregnancy?
Q. Is the Vit A that is added to margarine dangerous in pregnancy
Q. Is it safe to use body products in pregnancy
Q. Can I continue rowing competitively while pregnant?
Q. Can eating strawberries in pregnancy cause strawberry birthmarks on your baby?
Q. Why should pregnant women lie on their left side? Can it harm the baby if you lie on your right?
Q. Is it safe to go horse riding while pregnant?
Q. Is it okay to sing in pubs and clubs while I'm pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to use cyclizine for morning sickness in early pregnancy?
Q. What are the risks associated with a previous caesarean scar rupturing?
Q. Is it ok to continue working in a meat and fish shop while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to take milk of magnesia in pregnancy?
Q. Is it ok to work long shift patterns while pregnant?
Q. Is it safe to have physiotherapy ultrasound for joint problems during pregnancy?
Q. Is green tea safe to drink in pregnancy?
Q. Are herbal cigarettes safe to take in pregnancy?
Q. Can I hurt the unborn baby if I penetrate too deeply making love to my wife?
Q. Is intercourse safe during pregnancy?
Q. Is mineral water safe to take in pregnancy?
Q. What foods should be avoided in pregnancy?

Skin and hair

Q. Why does my skin itch now I'm pregnant?
Q. What can I use on my itching stretch marks?
Q. What causes itching in pregnancy?
Q. As pregnancy affected my abdominal hemangioma, could it be dangerous?
Q. Is hair loss normal during and after pregnancy?
Q. Is urticaria common to pregnancy?
Q. What skin products can be used for acne during pregnancy?
Q. Will my thread veins disappear after the birth?
Q. Is there an increased risk of scarring if I have a mole removed during pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to get warts over your skin in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to develop blemishes and warts in pregnancy?
Q. Will a previous tummy tuck affect a pregnancy?
Q. Does acne improve with pregnancy?
Q. Is it true that perineal massage during pregnancy can prevent tears?
Q. What can I do to help my drooping breasts and dry, darkening skin?
Q. How can I prevent varicose veins in pregnancy?
Q. What are safe forms of hair removal in pregnancy?
Q. Can I bleach, dye or perm my hair in pregnancy?

Travel

Q. I have to travel to the Middle East when I am in my fourth month, are there any precautions I should take?
Q. Are any travel sickness medications safe for use in pregnancy?
Q. Can a hot climate trigger a miscarriage
Q. Is it ok to travel to France by car/ferry when heavily pregnant?
Q. Can flying in early pregnancy cause miscarriage?

Weight

Q. What can I expect during pregnancy if I am overweight?
Q. What are the risks of pregnancy when obese?
Q. Is it normal to lose weight in pregnancy?
Q. Will it be possible to lose the weight I put on during pregnancy?
Q. I am pregnant and overweight so what can I do while pregnant as I can't diet?
Q. Is it possible to not put enough weight on in pregnancy?
Q. Is it normal to put on more weight with a second baby?
Q. How can I eat to support my pregnancy without putting on weight?
Q. Is it normal to put on weight by week 7 or has my uterus not grown significantly yet?

Your bump

Q. What are normal amniotic levels?
Q. Is it dangerous if you fall onto your bump?
Q. I am 10 weeks pregnant but my uterus is the size of 16 weeks, why?
Q. Is it normal to have a big bump at 15 weeks?
Q. My uterus is measuring large but a scan says my dates are correct, should I be worried?
Q. Why is my friend’s bump bigger than mine when I am further on in pregnancy?
Q. Can the amniotic sac be leaking without the mother aware?
Q. What are the risks of low amniotic fluids happening for a second time?
Q. Why is my 19 week bump more raised on one side?
Q. What are the risks associated with polyhydramnios?
Q. Is it ok to hold my bump in with my stomach muscles?
Q. What is an irritable uterus?
Q. My waters have broken at 20 weeks, what treatmetn should I have?
Q. When will I get a bump?
Q. What are forewaters and hindwaters?
Q. Is it usual to have a bigger bump earlier with a third baby or could it be twins?
Q. How can I protect my bump from my toddler?
Q. Is it normal to feel upset at everyone telling me I’m huge?
Q. Does carrying the baby low increase the risk of premature labour?
Q. Why is my uterus low?
Q. What is normal bump growth in early pregnancy?