I loved
being pregnant with Bug and really hope that I one day I am lucky enough to be
pregnant again with another baby for a happy 9 months. The only slight downside
to my pregnancy with Bug was suffering from Gestational Diabetes thanks to my
PCOS and suffering from severe morning sickness throughout my pregnancy.
As I suffered
from severe morning sickness with Bug I can sympathise with Kate Middleton who is
expecting her second child and is unfortunately suffering from severe morning
sickness once again.
With the
recent news about Kate Middleton expecting her second child, Faisal Tuddy,
the deputy superintendent pharmacist at Asda comments: "We are
delighted to hear the news that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting another
baby. Unfortunately once again Kate is suffering from severe morning sickness
as she did with her first pregnancy. Morning sickness is very common amongst
pregnant women, however there are a number of home remedies to help reduce
symptoms and make pregnancy more manageable. These include the following:
* Having
sufficient rest: Making sure you have time to relax is imperative as tiredness
can make your nausea worse
* Sipping
on plenty of fluids slowly throughout the day: This will keep you hydrated
which might help prevent vomiting
* Allowing
yourself time to get up in the morning: Not rushing, getting out of bed at a
slow pace or having a piece of toast can help take the edge off sickness early
in the morning
* Eating
small amounts of food frequently as opposed to big meals: It is important to
make sure you are still eating throughout the day without over doing it
* Wearing
comfortable clothes: Wearing baggy clothes without a tight waistband will help
make you more comfortable
Morning
sickness usually subsides between 12-14 weeks after conception, allowing
expectant mothers to get on and enjoy the rest of their pregnancy.”
When you
are pregnant it is important to take care of yourself to help increase the
chance of a happy and healthy pregnancy. As Asda realise the importance of
taking care of yourself during pregnancy they are offering women immediate
access to a fully qualified health professional at Asda Pharmacies who can
offer advice on health, diets and tips for sustaining a healthy pregnancy.
This
September, during its tri-annual baby event, Asda pharmacies will once again be
offering three month’s supply of Folic Acid free of charge to expectant mothers
or those trying to conceive. This is the second time Asda has offered its
customers free Folic Acid in an initiative of this kind, which shows Asda’s
ongoing commitment to its customers’ health.
While it’s
well known that Folic Acid should be taken by women trying to conceive during
the early stages of pregnancy, few understand why. Folic Acid is an essential
vitamin to take pre and during early pregnancy as it can reduce the risk of
severe birth defects as well as complications throughout a pregnancy. While
some foods are good sources of Folic Acid, it’s not enough to provide the
amounts needed during pregnancy so taking Folic Acid supplements is vital.
When
collecting their free Folic Acid throughout the baby event, a visit to Asda
Pharmacy will also give women immediate access to a fully qualified health
professional who can offer invaluable advice on health, diet and tips for
sustaining a healthy pregnancy.
Faisal
Tuddy, commercial pharmacy manager at Asda, said: “Folic Acid is an essential
vitamin for expectant mothers or those trying to conceive. We’re delighted to
be able to offer three month’s supply free of charge to those who need it the
most, caring about the health of our customers.”
Folic Acid
Prices
Retailer
|
Folic
Acid Price (400mg tablets)
|
Price
per Tablet
|
ASDA
Baby Event
|
0 (90
tablets)
|
0
|
Tesco
|
£0.65
(90 tablets)
|
0.7p
|
Sainsbury’s
|
£1.05
(90 tablets)
|
1.1p
|
Boots
|
£5.99
(180 tablets)
|
3.3p
|
Superdrug
|
£3.49
(112 tablets)
|
3.1p
|
Holland
and Barrett
|
£7.99
(250 tablets)
|
3.1p
|
Visit your
local Asda Pharmacy or if you’re not sure where that is you can find details at
the store locator at www.ASDA.co.uk.
Asda Pharmacy is availabile in 255 Asda stores.
Asda’s Baby Event is running until 15th September. Three month’s supply of Folic
Acid is available until stocks last.
Brilliant thing Asda are doing here. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think it's fab what they are doing :)
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