The Coronavirus Vaccination and Pregnancy
The journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy and giving birth is one often filled with significant emotion. For many couples, the coronavirus…
Category: Pregnancy
Understanding Early, Late and Recurrent Miscarriage
The term miscarriage refers to the loss of a baby in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy (1, 2). Unfortunately, miscarriages are…
Bleeding In Early Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding is a relatively common, but understandably distressing, occurrence for many women in the early stages of pregnancy (1,2). If you…
Anxiety in pregnancy
One of the commonest questions I get asked is ‘Do you have any tips for managing anxiety in the first trimester?’. Pregnancy…
Itching in Pregnancy
Many women experience itching during their pregnancy. Although frustrating and uncomfortable, itching is a very common pregnancy related complaint and not usually…
What is an episiotomy?
When you think about childbirth, many worry about the risk of tearing. You may have heard that sometimes your doctor or midwife…
