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Question: Constipation in pregnancy
Q: “I am aware that it is common to suffer from constipation in pregnancy. However, is it usual for it to be persistent over a long period of time? I am also worried that my stools are not hard and small as described in many books, but mostly soft and thin, although still very difficult to…
Anaemia in pregnancy
Anaemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough red cells in your blood. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. If your haemoglobin levels are very low, your body tissues won’t be getting enough oxygen. During pregnancy, the number of red blood cells you have increases,…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged anaemia, blood test, constipation, Dizziness, haemoglobin, infection, Iron, Iron supplements, iron-rich food, Pregnancy, tiredness, Vitamin C
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Exercise during pregnancy
Keeping fit during pregnancy helps your body to stay toned, increases your stamina during labour and means you’re more likely to keep the pounds off after the birth. Below, we look at what’s safe during pregnancy and what’s best for you… Ever wondered how so many celebrities manage to stay so trim during their pregnancy and then seem…
Piles during pregnancy
Piles – or haemorrhoids – are veins in your anus (back passage). People often make jokes about piles, but if you suffer from them they are not at all funny and can be very uncomfortable. Under the influence of pregnancy hormones, the walls and valves of the veins around your anus relax and stretch. Blood flow is sluggish,…
Posted in Pregnancy Health
Tagged anus, constipation, Hemorrhoid, itching, Midwife, pain, pharmacist, Pregnancy, Proctology, varicose veins, Vein
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Pregnancy Problems
During pregnancy your body goes through a massive set of changes, affecting all your organs and body systems. These changes are so dramatic and far-reaching that it’s perhaps not surprising that many pregnant women develop pregnancy problems. These pregnancy problems are not usually serious and tend to disappear without any treatment during pregnancy or within a few weeks (or even…
Constipation in pregnancy
It is very common to become constipated while you are pregnant. The pregnancy hormones which soften all your muscles and ligaments make the muscles of your intestines relax so that they cannot move food through your intestines as quickly as usual. Another reason for constipation is that as your pregnancy progresses and your womb gets bigger, it puts…
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Tagged anaemia, constipation, fibre, Iron, Laxative, Pregnancy
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Laxatives
Laxatives Once the bane of Victorian toddlers’ lives, laxatives – though still available over the counter – are no longer considered appropriate for most children aged under two. Indeed, their use can cause serious bowel problems. If your baby or toddler is constipated, try giving a few spoonfuls of fresh orange juice diluted with boiled,…
Bedwetting
Bedwetting affects over half a million children and young people in the UK between the ages of 5 and 16. For many children the problem resolves spontaneously before they reach school age, but some children take longer and they seek help to become dry at night. It is known that the tendency to wet the bed can run in…
Posted in Potty training, Toddler
Tagged Bedwetting, constipation, Daytime wetting, ERIC, overactive bladder, Sleep, Toilet training, Urinary bladder, Urinary incontinence, Urine
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Constipation in children
A child that poos less than three times a week may be constipated. Constipation can mean a painful and uncomfortable poo experience for a child and can cause them to be reluctant to poo in case it hurts again. Some children will try to hold on to their poo to avoid more pain; this creates a cycle of more…
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Tagged Child development, constipation, Drinking water, ERIC, poo, potty training
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Dealing with soiling at school
The school nurse is available to offer support for a soiling problem that occurs at school. The school nurse will provide a care plan and can support a child to manage their soiling issue in school with confidence. ERIC’s booklet ‘Sam’s Story’ tells the story of Sam who soils at school. Written in cartoon format for children aged 7-10…
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Tagged constipation, Daytime wetting, potty training, school, Symptoms, Urology
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