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Thrombosis (blood cots) and DVT in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:28:50
The risk of getting a blood clot in a vein (thrombosis) increases with pregnancy so make sure you know the symptoms and how to get help
Occasionally your blood can clot inside your veins. It’s known as thrombosis. In pregnancy, thrombosis is most likely to happen far below the skin’s surface – a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This occurs in the bigger veins in the back of your leg
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Thrombosis (DVT) and labour
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:40:55
Deep Vein Thrombosis and blood clotting can occur in labour, particularly if you've been at a higher risk during your pregnancy
Can you get DVT in labour?The risk of thrombosis increases in any situation where you stay in one position for a long time. If you’ve been on bed rest in the weeks or months up to the birth of your baby, you may be more likely to experience DVT during labour. In this case, doctor...
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Danielle Lloyd's anger over her baby's safety
By Anna Lewis on 13/03/2012 10:09:48
Model and Celebrity Big brother star 'I've been through enough in the past few weeks'
breasts started swelling and she woke up in a pool of blood.Surgeons removed the implants and found a blood clot. A litre of breast milk was found in her right breast, even though she had stopped breastfeeding her 8-month-old son Harry six months ago
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Vitamin K and your baby
By Sarah Lawson on 26/03/2010 00:15:40
Why your growing baby needs vitamin K and the reasons for having a vitamin K injection at birth
Many new parents may be aware of the importance of vitamin K in helping the body's blood to clot naturally. This is because some newborn babies are born without enough vitamin K, and therefore most health professionals advise administering a vitamin
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Coffee could protect against IVF side effects
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2010 14:14:53
Scientists research coffee as a treatment for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome during IVF
blood clotting and even death.Women who suffer from OHS have high levels of a chemical called adenosine in the fluid around their eggs. Scientists believe this chemical causes the condition by making blood vessels dilate so that blood leaks
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Bleeding after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/03/2007 03:45:39
While your body is recovering from the birth, there will be some bleeding, but what should you expect?
again after you have rested up, speak to your GP (or the midwife team if you are still under their care). Bleeding with clots or tissue in it, odourous clots, a raised temperature, or extreme fatigue are not normal and should any of these symptoms also
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HELLP syndrome need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 12:54:15
Find out what HELLP is and what symptoms to look out for
independent midwife Helen Taylor (Midwifecare.co.uk/Harleystreet.com).HELLP usually occurs in the third trimester, and in rare cases before 20 weeks of the pregnancy, according to the NHS.Why is it called HELLP?HELLP is a combined blood clotting and liver
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Periods after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/11/2006 00:49:38
When do periods return after the birth, and what will they be like?
is lighter, or more prolonged. Unless it is particulary painful and has odourous clots, there is no cause for alarm, even if it is quite heavy and continues for over a week.Some women find their periods, once they have settled down, are more or less regular
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Beat pregnancy leg cramps
By ThinkBaby on 20/10/2008 03:45:06
It's no fun being heavily pregnant and getting cramp so try a few small rules to avoid it
blood clot. A blood clot is unlikely, but it is something to which you are more susceptible during pregnancy and which requires urgent medical attention.
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Know-how: Vitamin K at Birth
By Sarah Lawson on 05/05/2009 01:32:42
Many hospitals advise giving a vitamin K injection at birth, we explain why this is, and how it's given
Vitamin K is responsible for making proteins that an essential part of the blood clotting process. Vitamin K also helps wounds to heal properly. It is found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils and cereals, whilst small amounts can also
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