Christina
7 Nov 2009 - 10:25pm 0 Comments
I was in hospital for a routine antenatal and there was protein in my urine. I just knew I had pre-eclampsia again, I had it the first time round so I just had a feeling it would rear it's ugly head again.
They kept me in, did all my bloods, and the midwife said "you will be home in time for tea....
Pre-natal Advice Talks
18 Jun 2009 - 4:03pm 1 Comments
The sad truth is that there is likely to be a glaring lack of information on multiple births provided by your local healthcare trust.
It's astonishing that with the rise in multiple births that has been seen in recent years due to IVF and other fertilitiy procedures, expectant parents really have to do their own homework. But help is at hand.
The Multiple Birth Foundation in London run a very successful evening of prenatal talks and discussions every couple of months, and fo....
Obstetric cholestasis - Itching with no rash...
18 Jun 2009 - 3:53pm 0 CommentsWhat is obstetric cholestasis?
Obstetric cholestasis is a liver disorder which occurs during pregnancy. It affects about 1 in 100 women each year in the UK, and is more common in multiple pregnancies. Cholestasis is a reduced flow of bile down the bile ducts in the liver resulting in bile leaking out into the bloodstream. The bile salts in the bloodstream cause symptoms, the main one being itching on the hands and feet.
Who gets obstetric cholestasis....
