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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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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.
Finding out you're pregnant can lead to a range of emotions, from excitement and joy to anxiety and fear. There is a lot to get your head around, including changes to your diet. Although most foods and drinks are safe to have during pregnancy, there are certain things to avoid or not have too much of - like overdoing it on caffeine. Read on to find out how much is enough of your daily brew.
Being pregnant can be an exciting but nerve-wracking time. You might be looking forward to becoming a parent, but feel anxious about the health of your baby. It can be tempting to try out a fetal doppler, which allows you to hear what’s going on inside your bump - but experts warn these devices can be dangerous. Here we explain why you should not use one and what to do instead.
Smoking in pregnancy carries very serious health risks for you and your baby. Although quitting can be a challenging process, stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life. Here are some tips to make quitting a little easier.
You find out you're pregnant and by the time you've navigated the morning sickness and strange new feelings, you're in month six. When you're feeling unwell with morning sickness, time seems to drag - but before you know it, you're having to think about where to give birth, what will happen and what you need to prepare for your baby's arrival. Here we look at birthing plans - what they are, what they involve, and their benefits.
