Vaginal bleeding is a relatively common, but understandably distressing, occurrence for many women in the early stages of pregnancy (1,2). If you experience early pregnancy…
Joanna Brecher
Oct 27
One of the commonest questions I get asked is ‘Do you have any tips for managing anxiety in the first trimester?’. Pregnancy is naturally a…
Dr Brooke
Oct 18
Many women experience itching during their pregnancy. Although frustrating and uncomfortable, itching is a very common pregnancy related complaint and not usually a symptom to…
Joanna Brecher
Oct 5
Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection caused most commonly by the fungus Candida albicans. Most of the time, bacteria and fungus live naturally in and…
Joanna Brecher
Sep 25
When you think about childbirth, many worry about the risk of tearing. You may have heard that sometimes your doctor or midwife may need to…
Dr Brooke
Sep 20
The first few weeks of life with a newborn are rarely like a TV nappy advert. Although most women have many joyful memories from the…
Joanna Brecher
Sep 14
