Thursday 1900
Chris Potter
Ante and Post natal session
Aquanatal classes near Oldham
Saddleworth Baths, Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre Station Rd Uppermill Oldham OL3 6HQ UK
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 […]
Arrival of a new baby in the family is the most wonderful thing to happen to any couple. Here is a list of things you need to put a check on in order to ensure you are ready for his/her arrival: 1- Birth Announcement Script: There is nothing more exciting than to announce the birth of your baby to your loved ones specially if they are not with you on that big day. Plan how and what you are going to tell them once your baby arrives. You might do it via Pinterest or design something with some nice text and decoration and just leave a space to add the most beautiful picture of the year – surely everyone is waiting for it. 2- Your baby’s first outfit: I still remember when my baby arrived, my husband was asked for an outfit for him. Though not planned, he shuffled through the bag and came up with a superman dress for him. Yes, that became his first dress from his parents, still preserved with us. Plan your baby’s first outfit. It’s the most exciting thing to do and avoid any last minute confusions. 3- Nursing Bra- If you are going to […]
Ultrasound scanning is carried in different stages of pregnancy to check the development of baby. It uses sound waves to create a picture of your baby in your womb. The power of the sound waves is very low so that it is safe for both mother and the baby. No special preparation is required for ultrasound scan. Scans will mostly be carried out by a sonographer. Partner or bystander is usually allowed during scanning. Complications in pregnancy can be detected by ultrasound. Sex of the baby can be determined during the scan but this depends on the policy of the hospital. An ultrasound cannot detect all problems a baby may have. There are two major scans that are done during your pregnancy. Rest all scans depend upon the requirement. Your doctor will advise you if they are required. Sometimes they are carried out during the end of your pregnancy to understand if everything is fine or there is any complication. Your First Ultrasound Scan: When is first ultrasound scan done? First ultrasound scan is done between 8-14 weeks of pregnancy. The first scan is also called dating scan. What you need to know about it? Ultrasound is a painless diagnosis […]