Natural Cycle IVF is not new
Sep 08 2017- Pregnancy & Birth
- Last Updated on 08 September 2017
- Monica Costa
The first IVF baby in the world was from a natural cycle in 1978 in UK. IVF (In vitro fertilisation) is a medical procedure where an egg (or eggs) is fertilised outside the body. It can be done to aid conception when couples or single women are having difficulties conceiving naturally.
Honey Ryder country vocalist and mum Lindsay O’Mahoney opens up about her childbirth experience
Jul 14 2015- Pregnancy & Birth
- Last Updated on 08 July 2015
- katherinerippon
Lindsay O’Mahoney has made her name as the vocalist for country-tinged trio Honey Ryder, who are currently building to the release of their third studio album ‘Born In A Bottle’. Having balanced her career with motherhood, the songstress talks to Katherine Rippon about her first experience of childbirth was far from straightforward….
Hyperemesis Gravidarum – what is it exactly? Tips for second time mums
Sep 09 2014- Pregnancy & Birth
- Last Updated on 09 September 2014
- Monica Costa
To the excitement of the nation, Clarence House just announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child. And once again, the news had to come out because of Kate suffering with severe morning sickness and currently being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace. The complicated Latin name of this condition – Hyperemesis Gravidarum – makes it sound very strange but in fact it’s not uncommon. At least 50% of women suffer from some nausea and vomiting, but in only a small proportion (less than 1%) does this become so severe that it leads to an inability to tolerate enough oral fluids to maintain hydration which can lead to dehydration and occasionally weight loss, imbalances in important electrolytes in the body (such as sodium and potassium) and poor nutrition. The dehydration can cause a rise in heart rate as the body tries to compensate, a drop in blood pressure and dizziness. The key symptoms always begin in the first trimester, most commonly at 6-8 weeks of pregnancy and they tend to resolve in the majority by week 14-16.
