A molar pregnancy is a rare pregnancy complication that in all cases sadly ends in miscarriage. Around one in 1000 pregnant women in the UK will suffer a molar pregnancy, but in Asian-origin women this is doubled, though nobody knows why. You

There are many supporters for acupuncture for fertility and acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology in labour but can it be useful as a tool to allieviate pregnancy discomforts?What is acupuncture?This branch of Chinese medicine uses ultra

Iron is essential for making the haemoglobin that carries oxygen in red blood cells to all parts of the body. During pregnancy your body needs to increase its blood supply by 50%, so you need plenty of iron to make all the extra haemoglobin for new

Your body goes through amazing physical changes when pregnant, not least of which are the flood of pregnancy hormones prompting these physical changes and the growth of your womb to accommodate your growing baby. It's not surprising

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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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

There is so much to enjoy about spring: lighter nights, warmer weather, beautiful flowers and walks in the park after the dull months of winter… But with it comes hayfever, pregnancy ankles swelling up with the heat, and having to find cooler

When you're pregnant, you have more blood flowing round your system. However, this increase demands higher iron levels and this can be a problem for many women. Although women are tested early in their pregnancy for anaemia, it can develop later

During pregnancy, you have the best reason in the world to keep as healthy as possible. Yet somehow, it no longer seems like a chore! Wanting to eat and drink the right things and simply look after yourself become so much more important. Even when