Pregnancy Help Information

As a midwife I was supposed to know it all, but your body and emotions change, and pregnancy is a different experience for everyone. It is a time where you can predict nothing, and the outcome is unknown.

For a first time mother there are special delights and difficulties because of the unknown, and always there is a lack of confidence even for me when I was supposed to know it all.

As a married woman and fully committed to work and home there was nothing more I wanted than a son just like my husband, I was fortunate as this is just as it was.

There are many in my situation married or in stable relationships, but others that are young and where pregnancy becomes an emotional rollercoaster.

The decision to keep or abort the foetus is outside this remit. It is not an easy decision and thankfully I didn`t have to make it. One thing I can advise is to seek professional help and counseling. Don`t make a hasty decision.

Morning Sickness…shouldn't it be called morning, noon and night sickness? Thankfully, there are several proven methods to get rid of morning sickness altogether. Morning sickness varies in severity and different methods work for different people, so use what works for you.

#5 Eat several small meals throughout the day. Don't wait until you are starving to eat something. Make sure you plan ahead and pack an apple, some crackers and juice to have with you during the day.

#4 Diffuse Peppermint Essential Oil. Don't use too much though. All you have to do is put 2 drops of peppermint essential oil in a bowl of water. Peppermint can settle a queasy stomach fast.

#3 Be sure to take your pre-natal vitamins daily. You could also add an extra vitamin B6 to that regime. Many morning sickness sufferers find that taking vitamin B6 alleviates their nausea.