Practical Steps for Couples Navigating Fertility Struggles Having a child is a dream come true for most couples worldwide and is the manifestation of their love for one another. However, there are some instances where the universe has seemingly conspired against your interests, making it difficult for this process to happen naturally. Fortunately, the modern world has provided multiple ways that can help to turn the tide and enable those previously unable to become pregnant to do so. This post […]
Pregnancy and Birth
Health Visitor Survey Caroline Williams, head of engagement at Healthwatch Norfolk I am happy to admit it has been a few years since I was a new mum, but I can still remember the time I got home with my twins for the first time and thought, ‘now what do I do?’ One of the great emotional lifelines for me was my health visitor who was there to help and support me through the twins’ early days, but they continue […]
Zita West – Pregnancy and Postpartum! I’m no stranger to pregnancy having had four children and I have both loved and hated being pregnant at various times. It’s a real strain at times and though we may love to waft about barefoot and at one with nature, it’s not always that easy. Your body may be designed to carry a baby but it can be very frustrating all the same. Your whole lifestyle changes of course and on top of […]
Important Information and Activities To Know And Do During Pregnancy During your first trimester, most people won’t notice you’re expecting unless you start to glow. But you shall prevail! First and foremost, you’ll probably be worn out. This is caused by hormonal changes that lower blood sugar and blood pressure as well as the emotional ups and downs of learning you are having a child. Another usual first-trimester symptom is morning sickness. The good news is that it typically goes […]
Active Iron Pregnancy! The need for iron supplements during pregnancy falls down to the fact your body will increase blood supply by 30-50%. The iron in your blood makes the hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to other cells in your body but research has shown women very often don’t, at the best of times, have a diet rich enough in iron to have sufficient funds to meet daily needs and when pregnant can have even less. You could need 30mg per […]