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My medical school degree or work in obstetrics and gynaecology certainly did not prepare me for the changes after giving birth. So I want to spend a few minutes sharing with you the 5 things I wish all women knew about their hormones. 1 Number 1 is that after birth you get a glimpse in the future and it is …

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I am continuously staggered by how many women put up, uncomplaining, with nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Although, the temptation can be to try and persevere through it, there are lots of great simple steps that can make morning sickness much more bearable. Morning sickness, of some degree, can affect up to 9 in 10 pregnant women. Hyperemesis Gravidarum …

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Exercise has fantastic benefits for both pregnant women and their babies. However, there are some types of exercise that should be avoided during pregnancy. These exercises include: Exercising at high altitude Scuba diving Exercising while lying on your back after 16 weeks of pregnancy Exercising at high temperature. This includes hot yoga such as Bikram Yoga. Hyperthermia during pregnancy can …

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Understandably, many women avoid exercise during pregnancy for fear of causing damage to the precious baby growing inside their womb. Previously, doctors would discourage exercise in pregnancy as it was thought that it might damage the delicate placental blood supply. In fact, exercise is not only safe in pregnancy but it actually has benefits for both mum and baby. However, …

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Many expectant mums avoid exercise during pregnancy for a variety of reasons. In the past exercise during pregnancy was discouraged as it was thought to reduce blood flow to the placenta. These concerns continue in the minds of many people today. In addition, discomfort, fatigue and lack of time also reduce the likelihood of exercise during pregnancy.   However, more …

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Babies cry. A lot. Studies show that 10% of babies cry “persistently” (more than three hours per day). On average it has been found that babies cry for 2 hours per day with a peak in the evening – the witching hour. Crying is particularly common in the first three months after birth. A crying baby can be huge source …

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When we created Coyne Medical we were keen from the outset to try and be more than a GP Surgery. We wanted to create a clinic that was truly integrated into and benefited the community that we live in.  It is with this aim in mind that we are launching our first events at Coyne Medical. We will be hosting …

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A recent study has confirmed that there is no necessity for couples to delay trying to get pregnant after suffering early pregnancy loss. Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy up to 24 weeks and they are very common. More than 1 in 10 of pregnancies that we know about end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages occur before people are …

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Firstly, it’s not new. The ‘new test’ for Down’s Syndrome is a type of non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT). The test is performed by taking a small blood sample from the mum and identifying tiny fragments of baby’s DNA in her bloodstream which have crossed over the placenta. It can be used to test for several serious genetic conditions including Down’s Syndrome. The test has been available in many private clinics for several years. It is known by …

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“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” During the 1960s in Syracuse, upstate New York, a group of Paediatricians were studying baby’s autonomic nervous systems, the part of the nervous system beyond our conscious control. They noticed that …

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