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Fetal development for twins: The first trimester
By Maria Muennich on 19/09/2008 01:41:45
How twin pregnancies occur and how your babies develop in the early weeks
on the screen. Of course most women don't have their first scan until the end of the first trimester, but if you have had fertility treatment or experience problems with bleeding early in a pregnancy then you're more likely to have a scan in these early weeks
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Just pregnant – everything you need to know about early pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2011 18:19:38
From the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy to announcing you’re pregnant to the world: all about the first trimester
to its new role.First trimester pregnancy discomfortsFeeling tired in early pregnancyMorning sickness and how to beat itStretch marks (and how to prevent them!)When should you tell everyone you're pregnant?Who have you told? Apart from your partner
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When a caesarean is the best option
By Maria Muennich on 30/05/2007 00:45:29
It may not be your ideal birthing experience, but there are times when a c-section may be the best option for you and your baby
risk of excessive bleeding during a vaginal delivery. In the case of marginal placenta praevia, where the placenta lies very close to the cervix, a vaginal birth may be possible. If you have been diagnosed with placenta praevia early in pregnancy
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Papers say: Are more women having late miscarriages?
By Kimberley Smith on 13/05/2011 15:15:21
After Lily Allen, Amanda Holden and Kelly Brook’s experiences, the red tops run scare stories over late miscarriage, but the truth is reassuring
the same tragedy over a short period of time,” Ruth explained.Miscarriage in early pregnancy is usually caused by a problem in the developing embryo or foetus that means it won’t be able to grow into a baby. Even at this stage, it only affects one in four
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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
of your veins and fluid retention, which is why it’s important to get it checked out early.Why is the risk of blood clots higher in pregnancy?Your body chemistry changes in pregnancy, making your blood flow more slowly and clot more easily. This helps
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Late miscarriage
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/11/2010 09:08:39
What is a late miscarriage and how can you tell the signs between a threatened miscarriage and a real miscarriage
are the symptoms of late miscarriage Signs you might be having a late miscarriage are similar to those in the early stages. • Heavy bleeding and clots • Cramps and stomach pain • Feeling that your waters have broken • Feeling your baby's movements stop
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Pregnancy exercise: Signs you're overdoing it
By Maria Muennich on 02/11/2009 01:51:44
Exercise in pregnancy is fantastic for most mums-to-be, but you do need to stick within your limits and be well aware of when you're working your body too hard
want to avoid feeling hot, which is a sign that your body is overtaxed and over-heating. It's particularly important to avoid overheating during pregnancy, as this could affect your baby's development: Overheating in early pregnancy has been associated
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Fetal development: Weeks 1-4
By ThinkBaby on 18/07/2009 01:12:53
Where it all begins
Congratulations on your new pregnancy! You’re probably reading this after making a positive pregnancy test, or maybe you’re one of those women who ‘just knew’ they were pregnant in the very early stages.If you’ve taken a test after missing a period
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Fetal development: Week 14
By ThinkBaby on 29/05/2005 21:35:51
Into the second trimester...
of the discomforts of early pregnancy fade, the most crucial part of development is completed, and you feel a resurgence of energy. Now is the time to really enjoy your pregnancy!If you’ve been feeling nauseous during your pregnancy so far, around the fourteenth week
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Polyhydramnios: symptoms, causes and treament
By Maria Muennich on 15/11/2009 01:00:30
What are the implications of an excess of amniotic fluid for your pregnancy and birth, and what can you do?
What is Polyhydramnios?Polyhydramnios, or hydramnios, is a condition affecting a very small percentage pregnancies where the womb holds excessive amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid surrounds your unborn baby and is essential for her healthy
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