Stretch Marks in Pregnancy | Window to the Womb
What Causes Stretch Marks in Pregnancy? Stretch marks are caused by your ski stretching as you put on weight during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones also soften the fibres in your skin, making stretch marks more likely. Most pregnant women get stretch marks. Stretch marks usually appear as pink, red or purple-tinged lines on your tummy, bottom, […]
Why Has My Hair Changed During Pregnancy? | Window to the Womb
Every single one of us will experience hair changes, regardless whether we’re pregnant or not pregnant. We all have experienced hair falling out and hair texture changing due to treatments we put our hair through. As humans, we all put our hair through a hard time but we do it all in the name of […]
Your Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
At every antenatal appointment that you have, your midwife will check your blood pressure. It’s an important part of looking after you and your baby during pregnancy as your blood pressure needs to remain at a healthy level. How Will My Blood Pressure Change in Pregnancy? Your blood pressure is likely to change a little […]
Old Wives Tale for Predicting Gender
In the 21st century we obviously have the technology to know what gender our baby will be. But 500 years back, the old wise ladies/gents of the world thought they knew if baby was boy or girl. Lords and Kings often went to these people to predict whether they were having sons…only to face disappointment […]
Pre-eclampsia in Pregnancy
The cause for pre-eclampsia is thought to be when the placenta isn’t working properly. If you don’t receive the treatment that you need, it can make you and your baby quite ill. Pre-eclampsia reduces the flow of the blood through the placenta, resulting in your baby not getting enough oxygen and nutrients, which can restrict […]
We’re Now Working Alongside Dr Hilary!
Dr Hilary Jones is an English GP, presenter and writer on medical issues. He is particularly well-known for his media appearances, especially on the television. He is part of the magazine team “The A Team” as the health expert in The Sun on Sunday. His TV career began in 1989 when he became the TV-am […]
