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Pregnancy can oſten be an anxious time, but you may achieve some reassurance by downloading a new app - Bonzun - the world's first pregnancy symptom checker. Bonzun has a number of functions - the most unique being a test tracker function that monitors and tracks routine urine and blood test results throughout your pregnancy, and will flag up if your recorded levels indicate that you need advice from a healthcare professional. Te app can be downloaded for free via the Google and iOS App Stores. www.bonzun.com


Award-winning cream certainly 'milking' it!


A few weeks ago, the headlines were screaming about babies given paracetamol being nearly a third more likely to develop asthma. Te headlines related to a study carried out by researchers from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the University of Oslo and the University of Bristol but, while most newspapers reported the study's findings accurately, the headline writers overstated the findings. A link between paracetamol use and asthma has only been suggested, not proven.


No need to be blue over veins!


One of the less glamorous side of pregnancy is the appearance of spider veins. These ugly little veins, which affect up to 50 per cent of pregnant women, are generally caused by the increase in both your body’s blood volume, and progesterone levels, which cause the blood vessels to relax, meaning they can easily become swollen with blood. Remescar Spider Veins is an innovative medical device, which is not only designed for the prevention and treatment of spider veins, but also provides support to the weakened vessels to stop the formation of new ones. www.remescar.com


Don’t get bitten – get an effective repellent!


Travel to exotic locations, coupled with the worldwide threat of insect-borne disease, underscores the need for effective insect repellents. Tose which contain DEET (diethyl-m-toluamide) are recognised as the most effective available, so why not check out the Ardern range, which includes mosquito nets and insect repellents, as well as treatments for bites and stings? For people, who prefer natural insect repellents, Ben’s Natural provides an effective alternative. For more info visit www.aſterbite.co.uk


A new cream made from colostrum has won the prize for 'Best New Natural Skincare Product' at the Natural & Organic Awards 2015 in Scandinavia. Colostrum has long been recognised as one of nature's 'healthy wonders' thanks to its abundance of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and immune strengthening substances. Now, Vilact is being used for a range of skin conditions including itching, blushing, eczema, rosacea, urticaria and nappy rash with great results. www.vilact.com


Zika: what does it mean for you?


The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the Zika virus has now spread through both South and Central America and expects between three-four million people to be infected in 2016. The virus is a mosquito-borne infection, which isn't harmful in most cases. but it has been potentially linked to birth defects – specifically, abnormally small heads (microcephaly), so it does pose a threat to pregnant women. Current advice is that, if you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, you should discuss your travel plans with your GP. If you're already pregnant, consider postponing travel to any region where a known outbreak of the Zika virus is occurring and, if you are pregnant and have a history of travel to a country where there is an ongoing Zika virus outbreak, see your GP or midwife and mention your travel history even if you have not been unwell.


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