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Lawrence Higgins
Managing editor
BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
Lawrence works with the clinical director to make sure everything is accurate, up to date, and a great read. His career includes being deputy editor on one of the world's leading business magazines, writing Prime Ministerial speeches, and advising FTSE 100 companies on their media and editorial profiles. Lawrence lives by the sea and is a qualified beach surf lifesaver. He is passionate about the wellbeing benefits that being outdoors and can bring us.
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Pregnancy can be a happy and exciting time, but not for everyone. It's common to have mixed or negative feelings about being pregnant and it can be difficult to navigate the changes and uncertainties that expecting a baby can bring. If you're having mental health problem in pregnancy, it's important to seek professional help - and there are several ways to receive mental health support in pregnancy. Read on to find out how best get help.
Diventare genitori può essere un'esperienza travolgente e prendersi cura di un neonato è spesso una curva di apprendimento ripida. I corsi prenatali possono essere un ottimo modo per i nuovi genitori di prepararsi all'arrivo del loro bambino. Qui esaminiamo cosa coprono questi corsi e quali sono i benefici di frequentare i corsi prenatali.
Quando ti stai adattando alla vita con un bambino e gestisci latte e pannolini, può essere facile dimenticare di aver subito un intervento chirurgico importante se hai avuto un parto cesareo (C-section). Riprendersi da qualsiasi parto può essere difficile, ma guarire dopo un cesareo comporta sfide uniche. Quindi, cosa puoi fare per aiutare il processo di guarigione?
Your body goes through a whole host of changes when you’re pregnant - and not all of them are welcome. Bacterial vaginosis - a vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina - can be common when you’re expecting a baby. Although it's not normally dangerous, it has been linked to pregnancy complications. So here's what you need to know about it.
Pregnant women hear a lot about the importance of strengthening their pelvic floor muscles, particularly when it comes to labour and recovery post-birth. However, it can be tricky to know where these muscles are, what they do and how to make them stronger. Some studies suggest prenatal Pilates can be a good way to work out your pelvic floor. Here we look at why and what you can do.
