Comments for Expecting a Baby?

Comment on Q&As by Sally

Sally — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:13:10 +0000

hi Sammy
When you are pregnant or have a small baby, its always worrying when somebody goes down with an illness. Whatever this little one had, if it is contageous, then of course there is a chance you could pick up this or any other virus. Make sure you find out if the baby has been diagnosed or is well now – if there is a diagnosis of a virus then its worth just alerting your midwife or GP. Children do seem to pick up things and then shake them off quite often so you might find, on talking to your friend, that he was right as rain by the next day.
Being in contact with illness is far less of a concern at this stage of your pregnancy as the baby is now fully developed and quite well protected from the outside world in the womb. DUring the first trimester (12 weeks) while the baby is developing it’s nervous system and organs, it is much more of a concern. Obviously if you become unwell at this uncomfortable and sleepless (for most) stage of your pregnancy it can be rather miserable, especially as Paracetamol is usually the only option for relief. You should be having weekly checks with a Midwife now, so just find out what the GPs diagnosis was for your friend’s child and mention it to her if it was a virus. If you are feeling well in yourself then try not to worry.
I would however strongly advice anyone who has definitely been in contact with a diagnosed meningitis case, contact your GP immediately and advice and testing will be given.

Comment on Q&As by sam

sam — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:41:58 +0000

hi, im 36 weeks pregnant, i was around my friends little boy the other day, and he came down with a headache, loss of appitite and a raised temperature. Later that day when i had gone, he ws sick. My friend phoned nhs direct as it was all symptoms of meningitis, they said they thought he was fine and it wasnt that. he has had no spots. Im just cvoncerned, if it was to be that, am i at any risk or contracting meningitis, or passing it on to the baby. As im close to the birth, is there a risk to the new born.
many thanks .

Comment on Poor TV portrayal of breastfeeding by Sally

Sally — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:28:40 +0000

thank you x

Comment on Q&As by Sally

Sally — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:14:06 +0000

hi Leigh Anne

Firstly – congratulations on your pregnancy. Tiredness is very common and people feel sick in any number of different ways (mine was round the clock). However, you must go to see your doctor and rule out anything untoward. Im fairly sure the appendix is located on your right but it is never wise to ignore pain. It almost certainly is just all the ligaments moving and stretching to accomodate your growing womb but you have to get checked to make sure. Your GP will be pleased to see you and share care of your pregnancy with the Midwives and hospital. There are other possible conditions which could cause pain, but these would likely be constant and worsening so the fact that it is not is quite reassuring. As I said earlier, the ligaments around your womb do have to take a battering, as does the one holding your pelvis together at the front and some mums do suffer quite markedly with discomfort but you must NEVER ignore either pain or bleeding in pregnancy and no caring professional will make you feel silly for getting a medical opinion.
Most Midwives I have worked with are great teachers and love explaining the whys and wherefors of pregnany so you wont nag them. You probably wont get much time to ask as many questions as you would like, so if you have some – write them down so you dont forget to ask. You can happily ask me too.
Hope this helps, let me know what the doctor says xx

Comment on Q&As by Leigh-Anne

Leigh-Anne — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:47:37 +0000

quick question, i am 8/9 weeks pregnate and still awaiting my midwife appointment, my symptoms a very different which i understand is normal, i am always tired i feel sick non stop from about 7pm till i go to sleep but have not yet been sick, i am concerned though with my stomach aches, they are usually in my left side and can get that serve that i cant sleep like a stabbing ain and i can pin point them, my lastest one was walking to work but on the oppersite side which i found confusing as assumed it would be growing pains, is this normal or am i worring over nothing i would like some advice as i dont want to nag the midwife if its normal but i dont want to be too stubborn, thank you for any replies x

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Comment on Poor TV portrayal of breastfeeding by health health

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Comment on Poor TV portrayal of breastfeeding by Sally

Sally — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:09:21 +0000

haha – then my life has not been lived in vain! I think I shall be able to tweak one of my own in the not too distant future – bloomin hormones!