National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown
Wednesday 1830
Aileen Convery
Aquanatal classes in Blanchardstown, Dublin
Pre and post natal classes given by chartered physiotherapist.
Smoking is injurious to health. It does the major damage when a pregnant women continue to smoke. Smoking can lead to a lot of problems in your baby. The worst thing is that it can lead to sudden infant death syndrome. It is always advisable to quit smoking while pregnant. What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy? Smoking during pregnancy will affect the baby adversely. It will cause many problems like premature birth and birth defects. It may lead to miscarriage. It will affect the development of the fetus. It may increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the infant death. It will affect the weight of the baby. How can I quit smoking while pregnant? Quitting smoking during pregnancy is a good decision for baby and mom. But it is very difficult for an addicted woman to stop smoking. Some of the methods to quit smoking include, Tell your doctor or midwife that you smoke. A counseling – A doctor should convince the woman who is planning a baby or the pregnant woman on the harmful effects of smoking. He should also clearly state the benefits of quitting smoking. Try to stop quitting gradually. Reduce your number […]
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Many couples have this question in mind. They just don’t want to risk the baby in any way. In most of the cases, it is absolutely safe to have sex during pregnancy. However, if you have any complication during your pregnancy and your doctor has advised to have complete bed rest or other sort of precautions, they will inform you or you should feel free to ask this question to them. In such cases, you might be advised to avoid having a relationship during your pregnancy to avoid any further complications. Will sex during pregnancy harm the baby? In normal pregnancies it does not harm your baby in any way. Your baby is in your placenta which is much inside your body and protects your baby in many ways. Sex during pregnancy will not harm the baby. The protective covering of the baby – the amniotic fluid and strong muscles – will keep the baby safe. Will Sex Trigger Labor? Again if you are having a normal pregnancy, you need not worry about anything. However, in case of complications, your doctor will advise you to avoid it. You might want to consult […]
Pregnancy is the time when the mother is only thinking about her baby and quitting alcohol for this baby is definitely not impossible. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is not at all safe. It can have long term effects in your baby’s development. It can also cause serious problems like miscarriage, premature birth or lead to birth defects. What happens when you drink while pregnant? If a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it may pass from mother’s blood to the baby’s blood. The alcohol will harm the baby in the developing stage. It can cause the baby with any long term physical, behavioral or intellectual disabilities. Too much alcohol consumption can also lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Under FASD includes various disorders that are caused to baby due to alcohol consumption by mothers. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most serious condition among the range of FASDs. Babies born with FASD can have: Abnormal Physical Appearance such as less weight, small head, etc. Distinctive Facial Features Memory Defects Learning Problems Difficulty with Attention Intellectual Disability Speech and Language Delays Poor Reasoning Hyperactive Behavioural Problems etc. FASD is preventable if a pregnant woman does not drink alcohol How can you avoid […]