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What if I get sick?
By ThinkBaby on 18/11/2009 01:07:39
When you should call the doctor or midwife with pregnancy-related illnesses and complaints and when you needn't worry
about pregnancy-related complications and illnesses here and if you think you are displaying symptoms for any of these then don't panic, but do tell your doctor as soon as you can. Particularly, you should call your doctor or midwife right away if you
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Know-how: MMR vaccine
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/10/2007 01:59:32
Although the MMR jab has courted some controversy, experts are convinced of its safety and its importance
and can lead to serious, even fatal, complications. The illness can be caught at any age, but mostly affects young children. While the immunisation programme did successfully make the disease relatively rare in the UK, controversy over the MMR vaccine has
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Pregnancy and fifth disease
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/01/2007 01:04:09
Fifth disease – commonly called 'slapped cheek' – is a rash usually contracted by children. For most, it is not a major illness, but it can be dangerous for pregnant women.
to ensure the illness does not provoke complications.When is fifth disease contagious?Like so many other diseases of this kind, fifth disease is, unfortunately, most contagious before the tell-tale rash appears. The average duration of incubation is about 16
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The home birthing option
By Maria Muennich on 17/06/2009 01:32:58
The government plans to make home birth an option to all mums in two years' time, but is it worth the fuss?
, say, a water birth if you have your own birthing pool at home, there may be complications in labour that preclude using a birthing pool or other labour prop you have prepared. There's also the chance that complications may render a home birth too
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Pregnancy and 'Slapped Cheek'
By ThinkBaby on 31/07/2008 00:45:00
Pregnancy and some childhood illnesses don't mix well. Find out here about 'slapped check' or fifth disease
seek medical advice swiftly to ensure the illness does not provoke complications.When is slapped cheek contagious?Like so many other diseases of this kind, fifth disease is, unfortunately, most contagious before the tell-tale rash appears. The average
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Baby First-aid: Choking
By ThinkBaby on 05/03/2008 10:02:00
How to help a baby (under 12 months) to clear a blockage in the airway
complications. If your baby still has problems after the object seems to be cleared then you need to take her to A&E or your GP immediately. Even if your baby seems perfectly well after a choking episode, there may be complications caused by the attempts
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Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
By Anna Lewis on 17/02/2012 12:30:23
All the facts on low amniotic fluid – from what causes it to how it will affect your baby
trimester can sadly lead to an increased chance of miscarriage. However, if low amniotic fluid occurs in your third trimester you’ll just need a little extra monitoring.Low amniotic fluid can cause complications during birth as well as pregnancy. If your
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What is gestational diabetes?
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/06/2006 01:20:30
Gestational diabetes is routinely checked for during pregnancy but what is it and what does it mean for your baby?
Gestational diabetes is a condition where the woman's body cannot produce enough insulin to cope with the raised blood sugar levels of pregnancy.In almost all cases, it passes quite soon after the baby is born. (However, it can mean the woman develops diabetes later in life.)Beca...
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What is placental insufficiency?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2006 01:20:58
The placenta is the source of all nourishment to the fetus during pregnancy, but what happens when it doesn't perform effectively?
Better research has meant that more babies are now able to survive placental insufficiency, but what is it and how can it affect your pregnancy?What is placental insufficiency?A baby in the womb is fed via the placenta, an organ which provides food and oxygen for the fetus via th...
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Sports to avoid during pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 04/04/2009 11:41:45
When it come to exercising during pregnancy, some sports are less safe than others
Even if you're fully healthy and experiencing a complication-free pregnancy there are some sporting activities that it makes sense to avoid while pregnant. Obviously no-one can forbid you from continuing your favourite sport, and if you're a highly
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