Why should I take folic acid?
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement. You are advised to take it while you are trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. The natural form of folic acid is folate and is found in green leafy vegetables, breakfast cereal, bread and...
Initial investigations into your fertility
Introduction The average time for a couple to conceive is 12 months, but this fact is not helpful if you have quietly been trying for longer than this. Anxiety about what might be wrong can make matters worse. One of the hardest things to do might be explaining to...
Stoptober – smoking cessation in pregnancy.
The majority of people are aware 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....