Pregnancy and Conception from www.sofeminine.co.uk – well written articles about pregnancy
Be Safe: Have an alcohol-free pregnancy – Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause permanent birth defects and brain damage to a babyAromatherapy in Pregnancy – Pregnancy and childbirth is the most wondrous experience of a woman’s life. To describe it, one must use a list of contradictions.
Pregnancy Time Line from the BBC News – A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
Pregnancy help from Directgov – Advice on staying healthy during pregnancy and information on medical services available such as scans and screening tests..
Pregnancy Advice from the Vegetarian Society - mainly concerned with diet during pregnancy.
Pregnancy diet advice from the Foods Standard Agency – How to eat healthily during pregnancy and when trying for a baby.
The Centre for Pregnancy Nutrition – Advice on what is needed and what should be avoided for a healthy diet.
Pregnancy advice and information from Patient.co.uk – starting with ‘Planning to Become Pregnant’
Pregnancy information from netdoctor.co.uk – Fact sheets giving you all you need to know about Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Books relating to fertility, pregnancy and looking after babies including:
- The Encyclopedia of Pregnancy and Birth by Janet Balaskas and Yehudi Gordon.
- The Rough Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Kaz Cooke.
- A Bloke’s Guide to Pregnancy by Jon Smith.
- Your Pregnancy Bible: The Experts’ Guide to the Nine Months of Pregnancy and the First Weeks of Parenthood by Anne Deans
- Fertility and Conception: The Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant by Zita West
Articles on Various Aspects of Pregnancy
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy – A rise in blood pressure during pregnancy can be an indication of preeclampsia which is a serious life-threatening problem requiring immediate medical attention. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is also undesirable as this predisposes one to high blood pressure and preeclampsia.
Staying Healthy With Pregnancy Exercise - Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in woman’s life. Pregnancy exercise is well within the limits of a healthy pregnancy.
Pregnancy Nutrition – Foods to avoid and eat during pregnancy.
Relief from Pregnancy Hot Flashes – Always keep in mind that pregnancy hot flashes are a normal part of pregnancy. Like pregnancy itself, they won’t last forever.
Ectopic Pregnancy – What Every Woman Needs To Know - What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy? Put simply an Ectopic Pregnancy is a pregnancy that develops outside of the womb
New Pregnancy – Identifying Symptoms - The final evidence of your pregnancy will be provided only by a home pregnancy test. However you should note that home pregnancy tests are not sensitive enough to detect most pregnancies until about a week after a missed period.
Various Pregnancy Stages – While you are experiencing the varied joys of pregnancy, share the events and feelings with your partner to make him feel the joys of impending fatherhood during your varied pregnancy stages.
Healthy Pregnancy – Healthy Baby – Pregnancy is the most natural stage of life for most women and so as the desire for a healthy pregnancy.
Pregnancy Massage – Managing Stress Of Child Birth - An important aid to a pleasant pregnancy experience is pregnancy massage. As your pregnancy progresses and your stomach enlarges you experience physical aches and pains in different parts of your body.
Eating healthily during pregnancy may help to reduce asthma in your child – Eating a healthy diet with foods rich in vitamin E may influence the development of childhood asthma, research shows.
Is your body ready for pregnancy? – Being emotionally ready for pregnancy may mean you’re already committed to parenthood, but is your body prepared for the journey? For a healthy pregnancy you should schedule a preconception appointment with your doctor. You will more than likely discuss the following topics.
