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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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Dealing with PND
By ThinkBaby on 17/08/2005 07:12:15
The first step towards recovery is recognising the illness and seeking help
Post Natal Depression is a relatively common illness affecting between 1 in 10 and 1 in 7 of mothers. Even if wholly untreated PND will usually clear up in time, but the first step towards a faster recovery and limiting its impact is to recognise
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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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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
The package of discomforts that an come along with pregnancy can make it difficult to know when something is actually a sign of illness, rather than just another of pregnancy's little extras. So what symptoms should you mention to your midwife
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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
Although slapped cheek most commonly occurs in childhood, an adult caring for a child can contract it, so what are the signs, how should you treat it, and what should you be aware of if you are expecting a baby?What is 'slapped cheek'?This illness
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Baby Health: Runny Noses
By ThinkBaby on 16/06/2009 01:41:48
Babies can get ill suddenly or develop a fever that comes to nothing - how can you read the signs of a runny nose?
It can be easy to panic when you baby seems unwell. Usually a sickness will pass quickly and harmlessly, but it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health. So read on below, and it might be a good idea to also check out Babies and the Common Cold.When to call the doctorWith ...
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Pre-eclampsia - staying alert
By ThinkBaby on 13/02/2012 02:01:46
Detection and treatment are the keys to reining-in the risks from this pregnancy illness
in urine and there are several other symptoms. However, many women with pre-eclampsia can feel perfectly well, particularly in the early stages of the illness. This is unfortunate as if left untreated, the condition can pose a serious risk to both mum
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Know-how: when to call the doctor
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2009 01:45:03
What signs of illness or discomfort in pregnancy should you get checked out by your GP?
-eclampsia and miscarriage. You can read more 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
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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?
?The causes of depression are complex and not fully understood. However, the emotional and physical demands of birth and parenthood as well as the hormonal changes post natal women experience probably all feed in to creating conditions for the illness to take
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The first tummy bugs
By ThinkBaby on 19/04/2009 02:04:59
As your baby begins to develop her immune system a tummy bug or two is quite common
Around three to four months is the time when most babies start to discover the world around them by putting as much of it into their mouths as they can, and so it's not unusual for babies to get their first tummy upsets around this time. If your baby has a tummy bug she may vomit...
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