What are the alternatives to pain killers during pregnancy?
This is a hot topic at the moment due to a recent study, published September 28th 2022. The results of the study showed that ‘children of women who used paracetamol…
Read Post…Pain In The Bump Visual Guide
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Recent Maternity Posts and Research
The best Pregnancy Support Belts on the Market
Pregnancy support belts are wide, fairly rigid, fabric bands that can be adjusted to fit throughout your pregnancy. The belts usually sit just under your belly and helps to take…
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The best TENS machines on the market
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (or TENS as it is usually known) can be a useful tool when treating pain during or after pregnancy and whilst in labour. It is usually…
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The best Online Pre and postnatal Yoga classes
Yoga comes in many different forms. The main thing to look for is a class / programme that is designed specifically for pregnant or postnatal ladies because the Yogis teaching…
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The best donut rings / sitting cushions on the market
Sitting cushions come in all different shapes and sizes, traditionally these were known as donut cushions or ring cushions but science has proven that the donut shape isn’t always the…
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The best pregnancy / maternity pillows on the market
Here are our Top 5 Pregnancy Pillows. Our Top 5 lists are always based on comfort, impact on the environment, chemicals used, the values of the company producing them and…
Read Post…Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately we cannot give individualised advice because every case is different and depends on past medical history and current situations. If you are concerned about your symptoms at all, always speak to your own GP or midwife first, the website is for guidance and information purposes only.
The studies included are from the most popular online medical research databases such as Pubmed, Cinahl, Medline, Embase and Cochrane Library. Some of this information is free to the public but some is for members only.
No, I am a Physiotherapists and my expertise lies with treating the mother only. When it comes to your baby or related pregnancy conditions such as preeclampsia, always speak to your midwife, GP or paediatrician.
Probably one of two reasons; either it is not something I can advise on as it needs to be treated or monitored in person by a healthcare professional OR it hasn’t been brought to my attention yet, in which case, please drop me a message so I can look into it and hopefully add some info to the site to help other women.
No. Always consult with your GP regarding any medical concerns you have. We have provided treatment options on our site based on the most recent research available. These are things that you could speak to your GP or midwife about before trying. Not all treatments are suitable for everyone due to their own individual past medical history. We are simply providing the tools for you to take with you to tackle the issue at hand.
We are working on setting up a Facebook page where like-minded pre and postnatal ladies can chat about issues they have or have had, a space where you can help each other, it will be strictly NO baby chat though because this is just about YOU, its the only time you get to talk about yourself and not the baby!!