If you’re worried that you might not be feeling “normal” during your pregnancy, that isn’t surprising, especially for your first pregnancy! Here are some signs that you should be concerned about: A temperature above 38°C with no cold or flu symptoms Sudden swelling or puffiness of your hands, face or eyes. Severe & unusual headache […]
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Coping With Constipation
Pregnancy hormones are the culprit behind constipation, which is a common pregnancy problem. This is due to increasing progesterone levels which cause the muscles in your bowels to relax – meaning food hangs around longer in the digestive tract. Your expanding uterus also takes up the space normally occupied by your bowel, which doesn’t help […]
What to expect at SJOG Mt Lawley
“We know there are a lot of unknowns when you are expecting. Hear first-hand from our Obstetric and Midwifery teams about what your pre-natal, birth and post-natal journey could look like at our hospital.” @sjogmtlawley This wonderful video is perfect to give you a little insight into what you can expect from St John of […]