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Plus-size pregnancy
By Anna Lewis on 16/02/2012 10:45:55
How your weight could affect you and your baby
problems affecting plus-size mums-to-beGestational diabetesAs the name suggests, this is a type of diabetes that women can contract through being pregnant. It occurs when pregnancy hormones stop insulin from doing its job of regulating sugar
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Flu treatment drugs safe for pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 28/04/2010 16:41:03
US study confirms the safety of common influenza drugs for expectant mums
, only 239 women were treated with Tamiflu, Relenza or Flumadine.It was found that those treated with flu drugs showed no increase in conditions such as pre-eclampsia, pre-term birth and gestational diabetes. There was also no difference in birth weight
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Pregnancy eyesight
By Sarah Lawson on 09/01/2007 01:51:12
The change in your hormones during pregnancy can even affect your eyesight, and can make wearing your contact lenses uncomfortable. Don't worry, this is normal!
).The most likely affects will be marginally less sharp focus, irritated eyes or blind spots.Diabetes and glaucomaIf you have pre-existing diabetes before pregnancy you will most likely be aware of the medical implications of your condition. Your eyesight may
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Older mums need improved standards of care during pregnancy and childbirth
By Laura Nelson on 12/08/2011 13:34:41
Experts say a worrying number of older pregnant women are at risk of complications during pregnancy and labour
-Piercy. “Older women are more likely to be obese, have hypertension, or be predisposed to gestational diabetes and thromboembolism.” Although the number of deaths has decreased since the 1950s, there has recently been a worrying rise in the number dying from
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Having a baby after 35
By ThinkBaby on 15/05/2007 09:42:00
What are the risks and how can you weigh the odds in your favour?
having a genetic disorder is still low. There is also a non-invasive test now available called a nuchal fold scan' which many health authorities offer to women who are pregnant and aged 35 or over.Pregnancy complications such as placenta praevia
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