Women urged to open up about pregnancy problems

03 Sep 2008

It is normal for expectant mums to be inherently worried that something may go wrong with their pregnancy, baby charity Tommy's explains.

Andrew Shennan, professor of obstetrics for the charity, suggested that pregnant women often do not discuss anxieties with their family and friends because they feel "guilty" if they start noticing problems.

"In the UK, the relationship with midwives is good and we hope that people are able to share details of their medical history and previous problems or current problems," he said.

New research conducted by Tommy's in association with Johnson's Baby, found that more than one in three (34%) women have been embarrassed by elements of their pregnancy.

Figures show as many as one in six (15%) feel unable to share their embarrassing pregnancy experiences with anyone.

Professor Shennan added: "I think it is one of the big shocks to women who have had a miscarriage - they start talking to people and realise that this is much more common than they originally appreciated."

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