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There is so much information about what is and is not safe during pregnancy that you can often feel unnecessarily worried or guilty about something as simple as colouring your hair.
It is true that there has not been a lot of research into this area but women have been dying their hair during pregnancy […]
Pregnant Pause
Pregnancy affects women in different ways. Any concerns you have about you or your baby’s health, regardless of how unrelated or trivial they may seem to you, should be discussed with your doctor or midwife.
Such concerns might include these:
1. Varicose veins. These are usually found in the legs and genital area. They occur when […]
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Although morning sickness and feelings of nausea can be really unpleasant, there are some remedies and self-help tips that you can try yourself to try and ease the discomfort. Here are some of the top tips:
- If you tend to feel sick first thing in the morning, take your time to slowly get up.
- […]
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Many women suffer from vivid dreams or nightmares during pregnancy. You should not worry about the content of the dreams as they are simply thought to be the result of the enormous physical, emotional and cognitive changes your body undergoes during pregnancy and they have little meaning outside of your dream world. Additionally, the […]
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Question: I have been suffering from pains in my hands, knuckles and both knees for many months, but have just been told that I have autoimmune disease and that I will need steroids as well as the Voltaren that I’m taking already, as the pain is increasing. Can you tell me more about […]
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Question: I am now approaching 48 and am putting on weight. Both my father and brother have diabetes and I would like to make sure that I do not get it. Can you advise me on the best foods to eat and perhaps you may know some tests I can have to find […]
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Getting a good night’s sleep while you are pregnant can seem like an almost impossible task. Especially because finding a sleeping position that is comfortable for more than 5 minutes is difficult to say the least! Unfortunately, this is only likely to get worse as your pregnancy progresses and your tummy expands.
Sleeping on your […]
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Question: I am a 56-year-old man and for the last year I have had a problem with pain in my genital area and difficulty in urinating. My doctor says I have prostatitis and has referred me to a urologist. While I wait for the appointment on the Spanish NHS can you advise me […]
Ask Dr Willis Question: I have recently had my cholesterol tested and my doctor says that my total cholesterol is only slightly raised but tells me I have very low good cholesterol (23). What can I do to increase it up? I am 58 and am fit and well otherwise.Answer: Increasing your HDL (the “good”) […]
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Question: My mother is 86 years old and over the past few months, she has become more forgetful, is doing less and less, isn’t reading or sewing much at all any more, and most of the time she seems a little depressed. But when we talk to her about it, she says “I’m […]