Cheese and pregnancy
Yet again eating cheese when you are pregnant has hit the headlines.
“Sainsbury’s shopworker refuses to sell pregnant woman Cheddar cheese” *
But can you eat cheese when you are pregnant? Read more »
Category: pregnancy advice
What food and drink should I avoid when pregnant?
When I was pregnant, I worried a lot about what I should and shouldn’t be eating and drinking. I wanted to give my baby the best possible chance and not eat anything that might harm him or her. The advice seemed to be the same wherever I looked. Basically, that if you eat sensibly during pregnancy and eat a balanced nutritious diet, most foods are safe. However some foods are safer than others, and some should be avoided
Health and beauty in pregnancy – what should I avoid?
Questions and answers.
Can I drink alcohol if I’m pregnant?
- We have all seen TV footage of women drinking while they are pregnant, but are small amounts safe?? Read more »
Tell me about driving and travelling by train when pregnant
Driving
- Even when pregnant, you are required by law to wear your seat belt.
- Wear your seatbelt with the diagonal strap across your body between your breasts and the lap belt over your upper thighs. The straps should lie above and below your ‘bump’, not over it. The belt will protect you and your baby.
- Avoid long trips and avoid jolts (travelling in old cars, or over bumpy ground etc).
Exercising, sports and other activities while pregnant – what should I avoid and why?
This article outlines sporting and other activity issues you should be aware of when you are pregnant.
In a normal, healthy pregnancy, some exercise is good. However, you should check with your GP, or midwife, that exercising won’t be a risk for you, also ask them about the particular exercise that you want to do.
