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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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Bleeding in early pregnancy
By Jayne Braithwaite on 10/04/2011 01:23:36
Bleeding in early pregnancy is not always a problem. Early pregnancy spotting can be implantation bleeding or hormonal bleeding, both common in the first trimester. But heavier bleeding early in your pregnancy may be sign something is wrong
Don't panic about early pregnancy bleedingBleeding can be alarming but try not to panic as it doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. Bleeding in early pregnancy (your first trimester, which lasts until week 13) is quite common and in many cases
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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?
, and an ectopic pregnancy may not be diagnosed.However, when the pregnancy does not spontaneously abort, as the embryo grows it causes damage to the maternal tissues, stretching the fallopian tube and most likely causing pain and bleeding. If the ectopic pregnancy
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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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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
.Some mums-to-be just have a little spotting; for others it’s more like a heavy period, and for a very few it’s actually even heavier – but the fact is, despite this, the pregnancy can still make it to full termIf you are also in pain or have stomach cramps
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HELLP syndrome need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2012 12:54:15
Find out what HELLP is and what symptoms to look out for
What is HELLP syndrome?“HELLP syndrome is a serious pregnancy complication that usually occurs in the late stages of pregnancy as well as after delivery of your baby, and in most cases is closely linked to pre-eclampsia and eclampsia,” says
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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
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 or midwife right away if you
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Guide to implantation bleeding
By Kimberley Smith on 05/08/2010 15:41:36
Implantation bleeding can explain light spotting in early pregnancy
by cramps or pain or the blood flow increases you may be at risk of a miscarriage and it's important to recognise the signs. Implantation is just one of several causes of bleeding in early pregnancy so if it lasts longer or feels different, see what else
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Health Worries in the Last Trimester
By Sarah Lawson on 03/12/2009 01:26:33
In your last trimester of pregnancy what kind of health discomforts can you expect? And what should you do about them?
In the last ten weeks of pregnancy all kinds of changes to your body can suddenly come on. You might find that Braxton Hicks become more noticeable. Or that you start to experience bouts of breathlessness even if the rest of your pregnancy has been
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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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