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Pregnancy complications and illnesses
By ThinkBaby on 28/10/2008 13:22:29
Most pregnancies end with healthy mothers and babies, but the road is not always smooth
Most pregnancies end with healthy mothers and babies, but the road is not always as smooth as it could be. Here you will find information on some common and less common pregnancy illnesses and complications, as well as support for sufferers.|f you
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Hyperemesis – A survivor's pregnancy diary
By Karen Davis on 11/09/2008 01:39:48
A personal account of how one mum-to-be got through severe morning sickness that lasted throughout her pregnancy
pregnancy booksWeek 6I had to tell my boss this week that I might need some time off. I hated having to reveal that I was pregnant before the 12 week mark but I saw no alternative as I was feeling so ill and couldn’t get to work. He was very understanding
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Sugar in urine samples
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/10/2009 01:52:48
When you're pregnant, you regularly have your urine sample tested for the presence of sugar. What does it mean?
body's blood sugar levels in check. During pregnancy, whilst the insulin does its job, you produce extra sugar to ensure that some nutrition reaches the fetus as well as you. However, sometimes your system gets carried away and you end up with an excess
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When pregnancy turns 'high-risk'
By Sarah Bilston on 26/03/2007 00:01:23
Sarah Bilston, author of 'Bed Rest', talks about her own pregnancy experiences.
test stick, that we know how the story will go. The pregnancy will last 40 weeks, and at the end of it, we’ll come home with a lusty seven-pounder and a proud smile. It can come as a terrible shock when the narrative changes. When my doctor prescribed
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Why am I bleeding in pregnancy?
By Kimberley Smith on 11/05/2011 16:22:16
Bleeding in pregnancy can signal a miscarriage and is worrying in any trimester, but often there is no cause for concern
hormones. Really this light flow or spotting is just a symptom of pregnancy but when it occurs you might not even realise that you are pregnant.MiscarriageOne in five pregnancies end in miscarriage and one of the first signs is bleeding so if you get
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Molar Pregnancy
By Anna Lewis on 01/03/2012 15:25:35
A rare but devastating pregnancy complication
A molar pregnancy is a rare pregnancy complication that in all cases sadly ends in miscarriage. Around one in 1000 pregnant women in the UK will suffer a molar pregnancy, but in Asian-origin women this is doubled, though nobody knows why. You
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What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)?
By Maria Muennich on 28/02/2009 08:23:12
Now known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Pelvic pain and mobility problems are two common symptoms of this increasingly recognised pregnancy complication
, so it's important that you see your doctor or midwife as soon as you have any symptoms.Read more onPregnancy illnesses and complicationsAm I more likely to get PGP if I'm carrying twins?
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Understanding Ectopic pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 11/09/2009 01:30:11
What is an ectopic pregnancy, how is it treated and how will it affect my future fertility?
is far higher in some other countries.Many women may not even realise that they have suffered an ectopic pregnancy, as often the pregnancy ends itself before the mother is affected. However, if you have had a positive pregnancy test, or if an ectopic
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What if I get sick? Part II
By ThinkBaby on 07/04/2006 07:59:58
Non-pregnancy related illnesses that merit a visit to your doctor if picked up in pregnancy
.Exposure to childhood illnesses The risks to your baby associated with exposure to childhood illnesses like chicken pox and measles during pregnancy depend on whether you have immunity and at what stage of the pregnancy you were exposed to the illnesses. If you have
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Pregnancy discomforts and complications with twins
By ThinkBaby on 03/04/2007 08:00:01
When carrying twins you have a higher likelihood of developing certain discomforts and pregnancy complications, but you may well suffer none whatsoever
these problems might be, particularly to be alert to warning signs of potential complications. But there's no need to worry about the possibilities as the vast majority of twin pregnancies end with healthy babies born to healthy mothers.Pregnancy discomforts
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