Questions tagged conceiving

Hi Angie, If you are worried and there is discomfort, you should either call your health care professional or visit your local hospital for a chec...

Hi Nannette, You may either be having twins or you may have conceived during a longer cycle so the pregnancy is less far along than you had expect...

Hi, Lavendar oil is safe to use later in pregnancy. Some essential oils are not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy. Best wishes, ...

Hi, There is a one percent chance of falling pregnant when using the pill and this is usually when it is not taken as recommended. If you are ill ...

Hi, This procedure can be very effective if the person doing the procedure has experience and can do it without too much discomfort. The procedure...

Hi Sam, Early ultrasound scans can be a bit difficult to determine sometimes. A baby’s heart does not start beating until 6 weeks so I am no...

Hi Agnes, Try not to worry too much as this test can be inaccurate. Your clinic will request a more comprehensive test that involves a special die...

Hi, Try not to worry about this too much and if you do want to breast feed it is advisable to try. You need to check you iron levels as this can a...

Hi, Essential oils are fine for use in later pregnancy. Some oils are not recommended in the first trimester. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Amanda, Try not to worry at this stage. The differences in the dates are only a week which is nothing at this stage. You may notice some signs ...

Hi, This can be normal at this stage. Try not to worry too much just yet and if you do not want to fall pregnant you should be using contraception...

Hi Helen, You still need to treat the thrush. I am unable to predict how far along you will get. The labour could commence at any time. You need t...

Hi, You should find that both breasts produce the same amount of milk if you feed from both equally. Many women with small breasts feed very succe...

Hi, This condition occurs from an increase in a hormone called relaxin that is present in late pregnancy. It is not the baby opening your pelvis b...

Hi, Don’t worry, this happens sometimes especially if the placenta is at the front. If the cord beat was picked up then the baby’s hea...

Hi Maddy, I understand that this can be very worrying. The good news is that your baby is usually very well protected in the early weeks. If your ...

Hi Jess, If there is a family history of twins then you are definitely a high chance for twins. Signs of twins are bad morning sickness and extrem...

Hi, Your midwife is right. It is probably pre labour and this can go on for a couple of days before labour actually kicks in. Try to get some rest...

Hi, I am very sorry that you are experiencing problems. If you are experiencing heavy bleeding then you are at a very high risk of miscarrying. A ...

Hi Brooke, Feta cheese is fine during pregnancy. Here is a link to healthy eating in pregnancy. http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumers/lif...

Hi, You need to ensure that you maintain some exercise during pregnancy so that you lower the risk of injury to your back. Also try to remember to...

Hi Stacey, It may be either the placenta pulsing or you may be aware of the baby’s heart beat. It is not anything to worry about. Some women...

Hi, If you are not happy with your care it is best to try to find someone that you feel more comfortable with. Please go through the channels that...

Hi, Some women cannot feel movements as much as others. Sometimes this is due to the placenta being at the front of the uterus. Try not to worry t...

Hi, This is a very common feeling in first time mothers. Every woman has to learn how to look after their baby and be a mother. If you do feel tha...

Hi, You can continue to breast feed as long as you wish and your body will adapt. It is also fine after your next baby is born to feed both. Many ...

Hi, You need to tell your doctor that you are pregnant and they will advise on the best type of anaesthetic for you. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, The decision is up to you and your partner. The baby may still turn as your pregnancy progresses so don`t worry too much yet. The tendency tod...

Hi, It is very common to feel cramping and stretching in early pregnancy. You may also be feeling the changes in your ovaries in early pregnancy a...

Hi, More than likely there has been no harm done to you or the baby. Please visit another pharmacy for suitable medication for Thrush in pregnancy...