pregnancy health

Women should avoid taking CBD during pregnancy, according to new study

Women should avoid taking CBD during pregnancy, according to new study

A study has found that using CBD while pregnant could potentially put the baby at risk CBD is commonly used for chronic pain, inflammation and anxiety, and is often used by women during pregnancy to treat discomfort. It typically comes in the form of an oil, patch, or a topical cream. While it’s generally considered […]

2 years ago

Why are your gums more likely to bleed when pregnant?

Why are your gums more likely to bleed when pregnant?

As if there’s not already so many changes when pregnant Bleeding gums is just another thing to add onto what feels like a never ending list of symptoms and ailments that come with expecting. If you start to see blood on your toothbrush, there’s no need to worry, it happens to a lot of pregnant […]

2 years ago

“I don’t care”: Mum-to-be responds to vaping backlash

“I don’t care”: Mum-to-be responds to vaping backlash

A pregnant woman has responded to backlash after she was spotted vaping during her pregnancy. The TikTok star was slated after she shared footage of her dancing at a festival with a vape in her hand. One user asked why she was vaping. “This is another thing that really annoys me,” the mum-to-be said. “I […]

3 years ago

Link between Covid-19 and stillbirth confirmed by major Irish study

Link between Covid-19 and stillbirth confirmed by major Irish study

A major international study has confirmed findings first made by Irish scientists about a link between Covid-19 infection in pregnant women and stillbirth. According to the Irish Times, the study looked at 68 perinatal deaths in Ireland and 11 other countries and found 65 were caused by inflammation of the placenta linked to Covid-19 infection. […]

4 years ago

24-year-old mother left completely toothless due to horrific pregnancy illness

24-year-old mother left completely toothless due to horrific pregnancy illness

The condition affects about 1% of people throughout pregnancy. A 24-year-old woman has revealed how she lost all her teeth as a result of severe sickness throughout her pregnancy. Louise Cooper, a mum-of-two from the UK, was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during her first pregnancy at 19. The condition left her with just six damaged […]

5 years ago