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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?
What is Polyhydramnios?Polyhydramnios, or hydramnios, is a condition affecting a very small percentage pregnancies where the womb holds excessive amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid surrounds your unborn baby and is essential for her healthy development. The fluid cushions her from...
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Men get pregnancy symptoms too – official!
By Susie Boone on 16/06/2010 07:08:45
Dads-to-be experience cravings, morning sickness and bloated tums, say scientists
While you may be feeling constantly queasy, have cravings for coal and find it difficult to sleep comfortably with your bump, spare a thought for your partner and dad-to-be.Scientists have now confirmed that some men share pregnancy symptoms
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Metallic taste as a pregnancy symptom
By Kimberley Smith on 19/09/2010 15:15:31
Irritating metallic taste in your mouth - are you pregnant?
Am I pregnant?The metallic taste is a well-known and common pregnancy symptom but it can also be related to medicines such as antidepressants and antibiotics. It can also be a symptom of other conditions such as kidney stones, high blood pressure
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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?
short-lived. However as many as 1 in 7 women suffer from actual depression. Although several of the symptoms of Post Natal Depression (PND) are similar to the baby blues, whereas the baby blues usually last only a few days PND can last much longer
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NHS launches pregnancy health checker
By Kimberley Smith on 28/02/2011 14:45:12
New online symptom checker by the NHS reassures mums fearing pregnancy problems
NHS Direct has launched a new online symptom checker for mums-to-be. The pregnancy-specific symptoms checker supports a range of online home-diagnosis tools already available from the NHS.The checker covers common pregnancy problems and concerns
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Am I pregnant? Early signs of pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 27/05/2011 06:41:41
Find out what first symptoms to look out for, plus what to do next if you are pregnant
later.Every mum-to-be is different and just because you have one symptom doesn't mean you are definitely pregnant. Similarly having no signs doesn't necessarily mean that your attempts to conceive have been unsuccessful.Check your symptoms here
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Signs of pregnancy
By Daniella Delaney on 09/08/2011 10:32:24
Whether your pregnancy is unexpected or longed for, be clear about the signs of pregnancy and what symptoms you experience
or never experienced pregnancy at all in your life it, spotting the signs that you're going to have a baby isn't always easy. So how do you know that you're expecting? What are those tell-tale early symptoms of pregnancy that will confirm your suspicions
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Know-how: Pre-labour signs
By ThinkBaby on 21/03/2011 02:43:00
Are you in labour or pre-labour? Lightening, twinges and tiredness could all be symptoms your body is getting ready for birth
Are you in labour or pre-labour? Lightening, twinges and tiredness could all be symptoms your body is getting ready for birthFrom day one of pregnancy, your body is beginning to prepare for the birth of your baby. In the last month, most women
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Obstetric Cholestasis
By Kimberley Smith on 15/03/2012 15:14:20
Symptoms, risks and what you need to know about Obstetric Cholostasis and itching in pregnancy
during pregnancy. After birth the condition goes away but it does up your risk of suffering a postpartum haemorrhage in the days after birth so it’s important to get diagnosed so doctors can keep an eye on you.Obstetric Cholostasis (OC) SymptomsThe most
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Thrombosis (blood cots) and DVT in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 21/02/2012 13:28:50
The risk of getting a blood clot in a vein (thrombosis) increases with pregnancy so make sure you know the symptoms and how to get help
remains higher for about six weeks after birth, as some of your veins may be a damaged from the pressure of carrying your baby.Thrombosis symptomsPain is the most noticeable symptom. It will be in one of your legs and worsen when walking or as you bend
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