Every year, more than 1 in 10 babies around the world is born too early. In this episode, we explain preterm labor in plain, simple language for pregnant patients and families.
You’ll learn:
What preterm labor is, and the warning signs to watch for before 37 weeks
Who is at higher risk, and why it’s often nobody’s fault
What can cause labor to start early
The short-term and long-term health challenges preterm babies can face
How steroid injections help prepare your baby’s lungs before an early birth
How a magnesium sulfate drip helps protect your baby’s brain, and what it feels like
If you are pregnant and notice regular tightening, low backache, pelvic pressure, period-like cramps, bleeding, or leaking fluid before 37 weeks, contact your maternity unit or go to hospital straight away.
31 Oct 2026
urinary tract infection in pregnancy
Did you know a urinary tract infection can be present during pregnancy without causing any symptoms at all? In this episode, we talk about why pregnant women are more prone to UTIs than non-pregnant women, why the urine culture test your doctor or midwife offers is so important, and why drinking more fluids is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and your baby.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What a UTI is, and the difference between a silent bladder infection, cystitis, and a kidney infection
How pregnancy hormones, your growing uterus, and immune changes raise your risk
Why a urine culture matters even when you feel completely fine
How much fluid to aim for, and easy ways to stay hydrated
Warning signs that mean you should call your doctor or go to the hospital
24 Oct 2026
irritable bowel syndrome in pregnancy
Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and expecting a baby? In this episode, we explain
why IBS symptoms often flare during pregnancy, which IBS medications are considered safe
(and which to avoid), and practical diet tips to help you feel more comfortable through all three
trimesters.
You will learn how pregnancy hormones like progesterone slow down the bowel, how the
growing uterus, a sensitive gut-brain connection, gut bacteria changes and iron supplements
all play a role, and what the evidence says about laxatives, anti-diarrhoeals, antispasmodics,
peppermint oil, antidepressants and probiotics in pregnancy.
We also cover the low FODMAP diet in pregnancy, smart fibre choices, hydration, trigger
foods, and the warning signs that mean you should contact your doctor or maternity unit
straight away.
Key Takeaways
- Progesterone relaxes gut muscle and slows transit, which often worsens constipation and
bloating.
- Psyllium fibre and polyethylene glycol (PEG) are usually the first options for constipation in
pregnancy.
- Several newer IBS drugs have little pregnancy data and are usually avoided.
- Use a low FODMAP diet in pregnancy only with dietitian guidance.
- New, severe or unusual symptoms should always be checked by a doctor.
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