Kegel exercises »
Kegel exercises, or pelvic floor exercises, are designed to improve the function of your pelvic floor muscles. They are usually recommended for women of childbearing age and beyond because pregnancy and childbirth place a particular strain on these muscles. An increase in weight and menopause can also impact on the strength of these [...]
Wheat intolerance »
Wheat intolerance is one of the most common food intolerances but many people find that it is hard to diagnosis or to be taken seriously. People who have wheat intolerance have a negative reaction to wheat which can produce a variety of symptoms that can occur hours or even days after exposure which makes testing [...]
Symphysis pubis dysfunction »
Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is a condition of pregnancy and birth that occurs when the ligaments surrounding the symphysis pubis joint in your pelvis soften due to the increase in the hormone relaxin during pregnancy. This results in the joint moving more than usual which can cause irritation and pain when you move.
Although [...]
Placental abruption »
Placental abruption is a serious condition of pregnancy where the placenta detaches from the wall of the uterus. It causes bleeding in the mother and can prevent oxygen and nutrients getting to the baby. The severity of the placental abruption depends on whether it is partially or completely detached. The most severe [...]
Placenta praevia »
Placenta praevia is a condition of pregnancy where the placenta attaches to the uterus at the bottom, either partially or fully closing the cervix. It is a serious condition and needs to be monitored carefully during pregnancy.
The most common sign of placenta praevia is bleeding around the 20 week mark. If you have [...]
Cradle Cap »
You bring your baby home and want to show them off to everyone and then you notice it. Icky, oily, crusty, yellowish flaky skin on the top of your baby’s head. You wouldn’t be the first parent to wonder what on earth it is and how you can get rid of it. [...]
Ectopic pregnancy »
An ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy where the embryo implants outside of the uterus. Ninety five percent of ectopic pregnancies implant in one of the fallopian tubes but it is possible for an embryo to implant in the ovary, cervix or abdomen. In all cases ectopic pregnancies are not viable and the embryo [...]
