01. Asthma and pregnancy
Many women worry that taking asthma drugs will have a negative effect of their developing child and some even stop taking their medication regularly.
Read | 02. Pregnant and epileptic
There are increased
risks to both mother and child that you need to consider and discuss with your
doctor - ideally before conception.
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03. Arthritis and pregnancy
Arthritis can present or develop in people of any age, and many women who have arthritis may be able to have a baby without any real problems.
Read | 04. Flu and pregnancy
Women in their 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy should be vaccinated against flu because the function of their hearts and lungs are compromised by the extra burden of pregnancy.
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05. Moms-to-be to avoid flu
Moms-to-be should avoid the flu, as a new study has pointed to a connection between second trimester fever and behavioural problems in children.
Read | 06. Gestational diabetes
Some mothers develop signs of diabetes only while they are pregnant, the symptoms disappearing once they have given birth.
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07. Gestational diabetes and your baby
Diabetes mellitus may have very serious consequences for the unborn baby. The chances that a mother with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus loses her baby, is significantly increased. Pregnancies c...
Read | 08. Gestational diabetes and diet
A woman with gestational diabetes should follow a diet devised specifically for her. It is important to seek advice from a registered dietician, as several factors have to be considered in planning a...
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09. Gestational diabetes
Aerobic exercise has immediate and long-term beneficial effects on insulin production and glucose utilisation.
Read | 10. HIV: Mother-to-child
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is one of the major causes of HIV infection in children.
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11. Medication during pregnancy
Where possible, medications should be avoided during pregnancy. Most medications will cross the placenta to the baby and certain agents may be teratogenic (toxic or cause structural abnormalities).
Read | 12. Pregnancy and drug dilemma
You're pregnant, and suddenly laid low by a cold or strep throat. Should you take medicine? Which drugs are safe for pregnant women and their babies?
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13. Hypertension and pregnancy
If you’re hoping to become pregnant but worried that you or your unborn child may be at risk, here’s some reassuring news.
Read | 14. Acne medication and pregnancy
There are some potent anti-acne treatments that should not be used by pregnant women, or women planning to become pregnant.
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15. Pregnancy + epilepsy: tough choices
Pregnant women with epilepsy face a difficult decision: to continue treatment and risk birth defects or stop taking the drugs and risk uncontrolled seizures.
Read | 16. Migraines in pregnancy
Pregnant women should take extra care when treating headaches and migraines. Health24's Headache Expert has advice.
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17. Diet and pregnancy blood pressure
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are two dangerous pregnancy-related conditions. Can these be controlled by the diet of the pregnant woman? DietDoc takes a closer look at this issue.
Read | 18. Never say never
Diabetic? Epileptic? TB? That's no reason to not have a baby - but you do have to plan more carefully, warns Toni Younghusband
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