The Sluggish Bowels in Pregnancy
One of the most important problems in pregnancy is the sluggishness of the bowels! Nature arranged this to take place as an important adaptive change to allow the system to absorb as much nutrients from the gut as possible for the developing fetus. With this change some pregnancy problems occur including flatulence and constipation.
Dr Menon and Ms Prew continue their series about the subject
The Abundance Of Stem Cells – Part 1
Dr Peter Hollands, continues with the series on Stem Cells.
There is nothing new about stem cells. They have been known about for over 40 years and have been present since the beginning of time. Continued life on Earth depends on the activity of stem cells. But what are stem cells and what do they do?
Stem Cells, Whatever Next?
Dr Peter Hollands continues his series on Stem Cell discussion. His popular articles have done a great deal to inform and educate the public on the important and emerging science of stem cell research. What may be confusing sometimes in this area has been explained simply free of scientific jargon by Peter.
In this month’s article Dr Hollands explores recent developments and also discusses potential harm that has recently been documented.
New Member of Staff!
We are very pleased to introduce Julia Green – our new Clinics Co-ordinator, who joined us at the beginning of October 2009. Julia comes with a lot of customer care experience having worked in the sector for many years.
She replaces Lisa Callaghan who has left after 3 ½ years to join the NHS. Lisa was a tremendous member of a happy team and we wish her well.
Your Pregnancy and the Digestive System
Pregnancy is necessarily associated with adaptational changes to ensure the baby thrives and grows. These physiological changes are brought about by hormones that increase several thousand fold in some cases. The main hormones include Oestrogen and Progesterone produced by the placenta.
The impact of these hormones differ from person to person and depends on organ in question. The key purpose in all cases is for the hormone to facilitate the nourishment of the growing baby in the womb.
Oestrogen and Progesterone have important influences on the digestive system, including the liver and bowel. Without these changes pregnancy will most probably fail and the impact on the woman would be catastrophic.
Not all changes are welcome however.
In this month’s newsletter, Dr Menon and Sandra Prew provide our readers some insight into what changes take place and explain the problems commonly seen in pregnancy. Both writers are Research fellows in Gastroenterology at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, a Teaching Hospital for the University of Birmingham.
Dr Menon and Sandra Prew are currently engaged in a study to establish what exactly causes reflux disease in pregnancy.
In these series of articles we will not only cover how pregnancy affects your pregnancy but will also review how your digestive system affects pregnancy. In the first of the series Dr Menon discusses the problem of heartburn.
The 4D Scan experience – A sonographer’s point of view
It has been my pleasure to provide 4d scanning services to hundreds of women in a private care setting at BUMPS where more time and space is available to provide the service they expect. Here I share with you how privileged I feel I have been to serve you, our clients and help you enjoy your pregnancies. Read more
Stem Cell Banking: Fact, Fiction and Folly?
Dr Hollands continues his information to the public series on Stem Cell Technology. Since the first article, there has been a steady rise is discussions in our baby scan clinics around the country. In today’s article, Dr Hollands discusses the stem cell big business across the world and the competing technologies within this sector. In particular, he contrasts Cord stem cell application and other technologies that have yet to be proven. He cautions families to think carefully where they invest their hope and money. Read more
