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Pregnancy bleeding, spotting, pregnancy cramps,
By Daniella Delaney on 04/08/2011 12:04:41
When you're pregnant, any pains in the first trimester lead to a panic that they're signs of miscarriage. But do pregnancy cramps, pregnancy bleeding or spotting always mean problems?
the signs for the different types of miscarriage. As with any worries you have throughout your pregnancy, you should still make sure you contact your midwife or doctor just to be on the safe side.Are pregnancy cramps bad?The good news is that thankfully
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Anaemia in pregnancy
By Liz Jarvis on 27/02/2012 17:07:52
Symptoms and signs of becoming anaemic during pregnancy and treatment options
Anaemia is caused by a shortage of iron in the body. Iron is responsible for the production of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around your body.Mild anaemia during pregnancy, known as ‘physiological anaemia
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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?
Besides the common pregnancy discomforts, there are a number of pregnancy-related medical conditions that may entail a risk to your pregnancy and health and do require prompt medical attention. These include hyperemesis gravida, pre
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Can you get your period when you’re pregnant?
By Anna Lewis on 24/02/2012 10:08:39
It might sound like a silly question, but trust us it’s not
with you or your baby arise.Although it’s easy to worry, bleeding during pregnancy doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. But because it’s one of the first signs of miscarriage, it’s always best to contact your doctor or midwife as soon as you
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Don’t ignore a sore throat in pregnancy, warns report
By Kimberley Smith on 01/03/2011 13:23:22
Mums-to-be are advised to visit their doctor with any sore throats after rise in serious Strep A cases
vulnerable to a more serious form of the infection. The report found that many mums and their doctors trivialised symptoms that were actually a sign of something more serious.“Some women and their families did not realise how ill they were, and trivialised
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Calls to test mums-to-be for hidden thyroid problems
By Louise Mellor on 04/05/2011 11:58:31
Early testing could predict your chances of having a thyroid condition during pregnancy or after giving birth
Pregnant women and any woman planning on having a baby should be checked for hidden thyroid conditions, say researchers in the Czech Republic. Pregnancy can worsen or bring on thyroid problems because the balance of your hormones changes so
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What is Group B strep and how do I know if I have it?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:23:29
You might have heard talk of Group B Strep and how it can be dangerous to your unborn baby. Find out more
of developing GBS infections are those whose have tested positive to a GBS test during pregnancy, those delivering prematurely, those whose waters have broken more than 24 hours before delivery, or mums-to-be who have tested positive for GBS in a previous
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Painkillers in pregnancy in the spotlight
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 10/11/2010 09:06:42
Mums-to-be taking ibuprofen, aspirin and paracetamol may increase their risk of having a baby boy with undescended testicles, according to new study
% say they’d used painkillers. Of these, a significant number of the boy babies showed signs of undescended testicles.The Finnish mums just did the written questionnaire, so weren’t specifically asked about using painkillers in pregnancy. The Finnish
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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
to affect expectant mums who are overweight or women who suffered with high blood pressure before pregnancy. High blood pressure in pregnancy may be the first sign of pre-eclampsia, so it’s important to let your doctor or midwife know if you have a history
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Pregnancy fears: trips and accidents
By Laura Lee Davies on 24/06/2008 00:06:13
Women often worry that if they fall over when they are pregnant, they may harm their baby, but what are the facts?
lady loses her baby because she takes a dramatic fall down a flight of stairs, these don't reveal the whole truth of the situation - they just make good drama!Falls in pregnancyMost falls you might experience in pregnancy are simply down to you losing
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