Coronavirus, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
I am writing this post on 9th March 2020, immediately after the release of the new RCOG guidelines on management of coronavirus,…
Category: Pregnancy
Should I be tested for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy?
This is a hot topic, partly because the practice of testing for GBS in pregnancy here in the UK is different to…
Preparing for the first week of breastfeeding
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, I felt fairly calm and prepared throughout my first pregnancy. I knew what lay ahead, I was…
What are the options if my baby is breech?
Each time you see your midwife or doctor in the later part of your pregnancy, they will usually examine your abdomen. One…
Pre-Eclampsia – Will it happen again?
Pre-eclampsia affects around 2-8 in every 100 pregnant women. If you ever watched the episode of Downton Abbey where Lady Sybil develops…
The 6-week Check
Sometimes after having your baby, it can feel like you get a bit abandoned after you get discharged from midwifery care! Many…