http://www.madmums.com/GH_Frontpage.asp Pregnancy, Parenting and Health News - Pregnancy Advice en-us 60 http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=666 Antenatal Depression Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time, but around 10% of women experience bouts of depression. Unlike Postnatal Depression there is very little information or support for women Pregnancy Advice Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=665 Hydatidiform Mole - Molar pregnancy - a personal account by Mum2Joshua In 2002 I had a molar pregnancy. I discovered I was pregnant after I was admitted to hospital with severe abdominal pain and chronic Pregnancy Advice Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=664 Amniocentesis Introduction Amniocentesis is a way of finding out how a baby is developing before birth it shows whether the baby has a genetic disorder. All pregnant women in the UK are offered a blood Pregnancy Advice Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=648 Twin and Multiple Pregnancy Babies on Board! Some mums just have an odd feeling that their pregnancy is different in some way. Then they push that thought to the back of their mind and get on with Pregnancy Advice Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=647 A guide to Antenatal Screening The first test of any pregnancy is one that confirms the woman is pregnant. Once you know you are pregnant your first port of call Is your GP to discuss antenatal care Pregnancy Advice Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=646 Morning Sickness Morning sickness is one of the early signs of pregnancy and is very common in the first trimester. Some women find they are sick, others find that they feel nauseated. Although the Pregnancy Advice Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=558 Pregnancy Foods Eating whilst Pregnant - A guide through the minefield. When you are pregnant there is lots of advice on what you should and shouldn’t be eating. This guide is designed to help Pregnancy Advice Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=480 Miscarriage It is a sad fact that many women will suffer a miscarriage in their child bearing years. Some women are lucky enough never to go through this trauma whilst others will go through it several Pregnancy Advice Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=469 Signs and Symptoms of Early Pregnancy Many women every day hope to discover they are pregnant. Many try for months, even years to conceive a child. There are many different signs that a woman may be Pregnancy Advice Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=454 Pregnancies are Different Most pregnancies follow a usual routine, about 6 weeks after conception you start getting morning sickness, which usually fades by about the 3rd month, you then have a Pregnancy Advice Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=446 Epidural Pain Relief One of the most effective forms of pain relief during labour is an Epidural. An Epidural is a procedure which can provide complete freedom from pain, throughout your labour. Currently Pregnancy Advice Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=375 Pregnancy Rash During pregnancy the female body goes through many, many changes. Some hormonal, some mental and some physical. One of the common changes that can occur is a change in the skin, in form Pregnancy Advice Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=306 Too Posh to Push? There has always been a feeling in the media that pregnant celebrities often opt for elective caesarean sections rather than a natural delivery to avoid the pain of childbirth. The Pregnancy Advice Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=238 Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis is a common disease that occurs worldwide in most birds and warm-blooded mammals, including humans. You cannot catch toxoplasmosis from contact with another Pregnancy Advice Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=216 My Birth Story I was shocked but excited to discover I was pregnant, I had always been such a maternal person. I was convinced my pregnancy would be a breeze. I eagerly awaited my growing bump and struggled Pregnancy Advice Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=213 Cesarean Section (C-Section) Hi all, I thought that I would jot down some things I would have found helpful before having gone to have my section in case it should help someone else. On the day Pregnancy Advice Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:00:00 GMT http://www.madmums.com/GH_ShowArticle.asp?HID=147 Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) is a pain in the arse. Well actually it is a pain in the groin, hips, back, stomach and arse. It is caused during pregnancy by the Pregnancy Advice Mon, 02 Jan 2006 19:00:00 GMT