Most people know that smoking in pregnancy is harmful to both mum and baby, but as nicotine is addictive, stopping smoking is far easier said than done! Each cigarette contains over 4000 chemicals, and it is these that can harm your unborn baby. Smoking reduces the...
Written by Beata Anderson The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby’s blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of your...
Is it safe to fly in pregnancy? This is a common question we are asked as health care professionals. As COVID restrictions are changing; booking a trip abroad for a holiday or to visit family, may be something you are considering. The Royal College of Obstetricians...
In recent years it has become fashionable to go running with your baby in a buggy. In this blog I will explore whether this is safe. Babies’ brains are delicate so babies should NEVER be shaken. It is not recommended to jog with your baby in a buggy in the first...
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