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Causes of miscarriage
By ThinkBaby on 09/12/2010 16:00:36
Why miscarriage happens, medical conditions that affect pregnancy and make miscarriage more likely and when to investigate the causes
Genetic abnormalitiesWhen a miscarriage occurs in the first three months of pregnancy, by far the most likely cause is chromosomal abnormality - a genetic problem. In these cases the body recognises that the pregnancy is unsustainable because of a
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Miscarriage caused by blighted ovum
By ThinkBaby on 25/09/2007 08:25:58
What blighted ovum is, what causes it and what happens
around 12 weeks.What causes blighted ovum?Blighted Ovum is believed to be caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo which prompt the body to end the pregnancy because it can't develop into a healthy baby. Chromosomal abnormalities may
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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
When people think of 'infertility', they usually associate this with some inability on the woman's part, to successfully conceive. However, if we look at an overview of common causes of infertility we can see that in only about 35 to 40 per cent
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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?
in the third trimester of pregnancy and occurs when the amniotic fluid increases more quickly than usual, in acute cases very quickly and up to three times the usual volume.What causes polyhydramnios?In many cases it's difficult to say what causes
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Pregnancy may cause or worsen OCD
By Kimberley Smith on 11/06/2010 15:47:57
Pregnancy may be a trigger of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, says new research
’t necessarily mean you’re experiencing the disorder.However, if these thoughts are starting to cause distress and interfere with everyday functioning then Dr Ariadna recommends speaking to your GP.
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
with both partners reduce the chances of conception.What causes infertility?Causes of fertility problems men and women experience can be separated into two main groups:Lifestyle & dietary factorsMedical conditions & clinical factorsLifestyle factorsIf you
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Fibroids could cause miscarriage
By Kimberley Smith on 28/09/2011 12:47:29
Women with womb fibroids found to have a higher risk of miscarriage
with fibroids have them removed surgically.Between 3% and 10% of women are thought to have these benign tumours. When they grow inside, or too close to, to the womb, they can change its shape. This study suggests the distorted shape may cause late miscarriages
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Post Natal Depression: the causes and symptoms
By ThinkBaby on 16/08/2005 12:08:53
Feeling down with the baby blues or Post Natal Depression, how do you know?
. At their worst the feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy might cause PND sufferers to question their entire existence and consider that it would be better if they were dead. It's imperative that anyone contemplating thoughts of suicide gets help immediately
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Could mobile phones in pregnancy cause bad behaviour?
By Kimberley Smith on 07/12/2010 12:06:06
Mobile phone use in pregnancy and by young children linked to behavioural problems
criticised the results. “The pattern of results suggests that the observed increase in behavioural problems may have been caused by factors other than phone use,” he said.If you're a mum-to-be, you may feel happier if you avoid keeping your phone in your
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25 baby deaths caused by sleeping on sofa with adult
By Kimberley Smith on 27/05/2010 13:49:46
In the last two years, 25 babies have died while co-sleeping with an adult on the sofa
Figures obtained by cot death charity, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), show 25 babies died in the last two years whilst on the sofa with a sleeping adult.Despite previous studies demonstrating that falling asleep with a baby on the sofa massively increases t...
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