Pregnancy Questions and Answers in The AnswerBank

Itchy Nipples

I've recently developed very itchy nipples and believe this is a natural symptom of pregnancy. Someone has suggested Sudocream and also sore nipple cream. Has anyone tried anything which has worked to...

mcdolphin

Boys name

Can anyone describe the pronunciation of the irish boys name Taicligh? Cheers

darlingnc

bounty pack

Hi, my midwife was supposed to give me a bounty guide and/or pack on my booking-in appointment, also my hospital was supposed to give me one on my 20 week scan appointment (last wednesday) but i have...

lubecki161

I am soo afraid of giving birth!

Ive always wanted to be a mum ever since i was 15 its all i wanted - ive got loads of young family and am brilliant with kids - always come naturally to me, ive seen all of my sisters be born and now...

carliex

after haveing a baby

is it normal to still be bleeding 5weeks after haveing ababy? i had section. x

Velvetee

When did you take your Maternity leave?

How many weeks before your due dates did any you ladies go on Maternity leave? I was planning on about 4 weeks before my due date, but perhaps take the week off before in holiday entitlement. Thanxx

kat83

How do you make Raspberry Leaf tea bearable?!

Ive heard it works wonders in preparing your uterus for labour, but i just cant stand the stuff! Has anyone any tips to make it less nasty!! im aware that it comes in tablet forms but not as...

ettelloc

Is it an incorrect test

I took a first pregnancy test (just a shop brand) and it came back positive so just to make sure I went and got a more expensive one (clear blue) but this came back negative. They were both done on...

kat83

Arnica tablets

Hello! im due to give birth to my 2nd baby in 6 weeks and have decided to give arnica tablets a try to help with the healing process after the labour. I am just wondering the sort of dose you are...

bettybetty

When did I conceive?

Hello, ive just found out I am pregnant. My last period was 20/12/08 but it was a weird one, harldy bled at all. Its now the 27/12/08 and I want to know when I could of conceived and how far along I...

dot.hawkes

My son's GF has gone to the emergency docs

an hour ago cos she has spotting, she is 8 weeks, now i;'m in turmoil.....come on guys, cheer me up and tell me it's normal! i never had it tho : (((((((((((((((((

lauragreen1

pregnant and flying

hiya. could anybody please tell me wen u r safest to travel whilst pregnant. thanx

Velvetee

Holiday Pay on Maternity Leave

I will be going on Maternity leave in May and will still have holiday owing to me for this year. Does anyone know if my employer will be obliged to pay this holiday pay to me during my leave, along...

K82

Due Date Confusion

Hi All, I've just had my dating scan & we seen our little baby for the first time! Was truely breath taking. However I'm confused by my dates!! My baby is 42mm which would make me 'around 9 weeks'...

natalie7

Have I lost my baby?

I am about 6 weeks pregnant and the other day I had a fall and landed on my bum. Yesterday after going to the loo, I noticed some pinkish blood after wiping. I went to the doctors and I have been...

cockroach

My Cat is either caring or trying to kill me? Whils PG

I am now 37some weeks PG. My female cat is obsessed with me. Even just now I was in the bath she climbed on to the laundry bin so she could see me over the top. She walks by my ankles all they time....

shaunzy

pregnant and ill

Hi every1! I'm 26 weeks pregnant now and last wed i became ill with some sort of cold bug i think, i was so bad thurs and fri i couldnt move outa bed. I had a bad headache, aching all over my head and...

ladybird49

Anyones baby due in april or after ?

Please look at my post in family it may be benificial to you xx

onlyme26

stressed, depressed, tired, hormonal

Hi Guys, im feeling stressed, depressed, very hormonal, tired all the time. im 27 weeks pregnant and have hit a very depressed state of mind, i just cry alot and my job is so stressful!!!! i have...