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What is Strep B?
By Louise Rogers on 30/10/2007 01:48:49
This common infection is carried by up to a third of all men and women, but how can it affect your baby if you have it during pregnancy?
at the time the swab was taken – not that she or her baby will become ill.What happens if I test positive?In this case, you will be offered IV antibiotics every four hours during labour; this significantly reduces the chances of infection to the baby. For a
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Cytomegalovirus in pregnancy: Risks and prevention
By Maria Muennich on 13/06/2008 13:19:46
What is Cytomegalovirus, what danger can it pose to my unborn baby and is it something I should worry about?
is very common, in fact most people will have been exposed to it by the time they reach adulthood, and is passed from person to person through exposure to bodily fluids. So the best way of avoiding infection during pregnancy is good hygiene
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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
that you seek treatment from your doctor for a UTI as if the infection travels up to your kidney it can make you quite ill and may provoke early labour. Treatment is a simple course of antibiotics safe for use in pregnancy: do make sure that the doctor you
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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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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 toxoplasmosis?
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2006 12:28:58
Toxoplasmosis can be picked up through cat poo and things like uncooked meat. If you're pregnant it can affect your unborn baby.
You may have heard of the risk of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy and the risk of catching it via pet cats, but what are the facts and what should you do if you are worried about it?What is toxoplasmosis?Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a
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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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Getting a cold or flu in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/12/2008 01:35:47
In the colder months, a bout of flu or a bad cold seem inevitable, but what if you are expecting when you get ill?
of antibiotics to clear it up. Do make sure that the doctor treating you knows that you are pregnant, but don't worry about your prescription, there are numerous kinds of antibiotics that are safe for use in pregnancy. Allowing a possible infection to go
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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
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Chickenpox in children and pregnant women
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/04/2010 11:07:30
From symptoms to treatments, find out everything you need to know about chickenpox and when it's a cause for concern for pregnant women
the patient. In the case of any person who has an existing condition which might make any illness a concern, then let the GP know straight away.If there is redness and/or a continued or recurrent high temperature, the spots could be infected, which could
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