Expert panel: Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and feeling tired - but having difficulty sleeping? Many of our readers struggle with the physical demands of pregnancy on their body. Sometimes it can be hard to know which pains are normal and which need to be discussed with your doctor or midwife. Thankfully our experts have lots of advice and tips to help you get more comfortable and can advise when you should get more help. Take a look at some of our previously answered expert questions, you might find your answer there. Or, why not ask your own question and have it answered by our pregnancy expert. Your question and expert answer will be posted on the Huggies 'Ask an Expert' page.
Please note questions are not answered live. If you are at all concerned about your health or your bubs contact your doctor immediately.
Questions about Pregnancy
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Hi Jane, Thank you for your enquiry. It is a World Health Organisation recommendation to breast feed a child for at least the first year of life ...
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Hi , Thank you for your enquiry. If you are feeling fine and have been seen recently by your GP then you don’t really need any further chec...
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Hi Debbie, Thank you for your enquiry. It should be fine to treat your hair but it is always best to tell your hairdresser that you are pregnant ...
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Hi, Braxton Hicks are present from around 20 weeks and from what you are describing it sounds like Braxton Hicks. With love making you could try ...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. This is perfectly fine. If you are overweight when you do fall pregnant and then you do eat healthily your weight...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. It is advisable to eat more regular small snacks rather than larger meals spaced further apart. Try eating snack ...
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Hi Kylie, It is not really necessary to start expressing milk at this stage. You will really only have colostrums present in your breasts and the...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. It is fine to continue to try to conceive during this time. Best wishes, Alex
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Visit your local pharmacy and they will be able to help you. Best wishes, Alex
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. During the first few weeks of pregnancy it is advisable to have the routine pregnancy blood tests attended but ot...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. You could try swimming as another form of exercising to reduce the pressure on your pelvis. You may also want to ...
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Hi Christina, Thank you for your enquiry. Everyone is different so it may last few quite a few months but the volume of milk in your breasts will...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. If your breasts are so irritated it is advisable that you visit your GP for a check up. The darkening of the skin...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Sometimes you can look a bit bloated during early pregnancy. The ultrasound and your dates are the best things to...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Any bleeding is regarded as abnormal in pregnancy. You need to visit your GP for a check up. Best wishes, Alex
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. I think that it is advisable to only take one bag into hospital as there is limited room in hospitals. Your baby ...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Sometimes in early pregnancy you can have some extra fluid that does show as bloating in some. At 6 weeks it can ...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Sometimes this measurement can be inaccurate, especially if another person is doing the measurement. It can also ...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. When you are first initially pregnant it is advisable to have the routine pregnancy blood tests attended. Otherwi...
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Hi, Here is a link to a guide to safe foods during pregnancy, including seafood. http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/pregnancy.asp Bes...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Once you have had one labour and birth your body has had experience with this and so the next time it tends to be...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Firstly, gestational diabetes is not a reason alone for inducing labour. Please ask your carers to explain their ...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. It is advisable to see your GP for treatment as you may need a stronger dose or an alternative treatment for your...
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Hi Carol, Thank you for your enquiry. It is advisable to be checked over by your GP for further treatment and advice. Best wishes, Alex
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. You may have something more than just stretch marks that are causing your discomfort. Please talk to your pharmac...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Firstly, it is advisable to stop smoking as soon as possible as it has been proven that it does affect your bay, ...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. Usually an early ultrasound is the more accurate at predicting dates than a later one. The femoral length and siz...
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Hi Jana, Thank you for your enquiry. It does sound as if everything has settled down but it is advisable to still take it easy for a few weeks ju...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. If it was a freshly opened hard cheese then you are not at risk of listeria infection. I’m sure that it wou...
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Hi, Thank you for your enquiry. You carry more fluid when you are pregnant so this can happen. You need to keep an eye on it and tell your carers...