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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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Cervical abnormalities and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/04/2006 14:24:50
A new study links premature and low-weight births to some treatments for abnormal cervical cells.
Research suggests that some treatment for cervical abnormalities could increase the risk of having premature or low-birthweight babies, or an increased chance of needing a caesarian delivery.The study, carried out at a hospital in Lancashire
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Gestational diabetes affects 16% of pregnant women
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 26/02/2010 13:05:36
International study says the number of mums-to-be who develop diabetes is double the figure first thought
The number of mums-to-be developing diabetes is twice as great as doctors previously believed, a new study has suggested.Before now, doctors thought 5% to 8% of women developed diabetes in pregnancy. However a study involving 23,000 women in nine
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Passing on Inherited Disease
By ThinkBaby on 30/06/2008 01:24:59
What are the risks of your child inheriting a disease from you and your partner?
no idea that they are a carrier until the disease occurs in the child they have together.Some inherited diseases (such as Tay Sachs) can be tested for in early pregnancy if your midwife believes there is an increased risk. (In the case of Tay Sachs
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Artificial pancreas promises pregnancy diabetes breakthrough
By Kimberley Smith on 01/02/2011 16:05:30
Innovative new device could help regulate diabetes in pregnancy and mums who had gestational diabetes are warned they may be at risk of the condition returning
to regulate blood sugar levels, can be harmful for the baby if not exactly right, and the safe levels are much narrower in pregnancy.“These high blood glucose (sugar) levels increase the risk of stillbirth, neonatal death, preterm delivery and oversized babies
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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?
with her without knowing what it isShoulder-tip pain - displaced pain in the tip of the shoulder may be caused by internal bleeding irritating the diaphragmLow HcG levels - in ectopic pregnancies the pregnancy hormone HcG often increases at a significantly
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Fibroids in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/02/2007 01:17:24
Fibroids are more common than you think, especially in women over 35, and, whilst they can affect fertility and pregnancy, there is not always a need to worry. Here's the lowdown.
pregnancy to gauge the growth of the fibroids. Increased levels of oestrogen can affect their growth – they may get bigger during pregnancy, or they may actually get smaller. Additionally, if they have caused pain pre-pregnancy, do not presume
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Depression in pregnancy: new report
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2006 11:15:03
A new study suggests pregnant women prone to depression should not stop taking medication.
the unborn child and some experts believe that an even medication throughout pregnancy is preferable to high doses required if a woman becomes more ill.Medication in pregnancyWhen discussing any medication with a health specialist, you should tell him
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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
When you are pregnancy with twins you do have a higher chance of developing certain pregnancy discomforts and complications, or you may find that some very common pregnancy discomforts are worse for you. It's a good idea to be aware of what
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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?
swallowing, digesting and recycling the fluid. Amniotic fluid is also plays a role in processing waste products from your baby. The level of amniotic fluid usually gradually increases during pregnancy until the final few weeks. Polyhydramnios is most common
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