Tips for Sleep Deprivation During Pregnancy | firstScan at Window to the Womb
According to a 2016 study, a huge 78% of women experience problems getting those ‘ZzZzZz’s’ during their pregnancy. Most expectant mummies know that sleep deprivation comes with the package of motherhood, but many don’t realise it can hit you during the pregnancy itself. It’s not surprising, as there is so much going on in your […]
10 Ways to Ease Morning Sickness | Window to the Womb
When you ask someone who is pregnant, what is the worst part about pregnancy the answer is usually ‘the morning sickness’. Some women are blessed and don’t suffer from morning sickness or if they do it’s only for a short period of time. But some aren’t as lucky and suffer from morning sickness for a […]
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in Pregnancy | Window to the Womb
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is very common. In fact, it affects up to one in five pregnant women. If causes many women a constant niggling pain, but it can also be so severe that it leaves some stranded-on crutches until birth. Fortunately, there is lots of help available and […]
What is the Bishop Score? | Window to the Womb
The Bishop Score is used to assess the ripeness of your cervix. Your midwife will need to find this out before inducting labour because it helps to tell whether your body is ready to go into labour. Your Bishop score is based on the findings of a vaginal examination by your midwife. With a gloved […]
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 […]
