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Pregnancy Complications

From pre-eclampsia to miscarriage plus pre-existing conditions and how they could affect your pregnancy

 

 

We explain some of the most common  pregnancy complications; offering advice and support on everything from anaemia to pregnancy incontinence and ectopic pregnancy. Plus we explain deep vein thrombosis (DVT), how a breech birth can affect labour and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia

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Anaemia

Recognising if you have anaemia and what to do about it

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Group B Strep in pregnancy

Most pregnant women who carry GBS do so without any problems, but there is a small risk that if you are a carrier, GBS can pass to your baby during labour

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Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid) explained

Here we explain what polhydramnios is and how it can affect you and your baby...

Pregnancy Test
Gestational diabetes

Find out what it is, how it can affect your pregnancy and how it can be treated

Antenatal depression
Antenatal depression

Everyone has heard of postnatal depression, but some women suffer symptoms during pregnancy. How to recognise and treat it…

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Antenatal and postnatal anxiety

It’s quite natural to feel some anxiety during pregnancy and in the first months after the birth...

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Pregnancy related back pain

Advice on easing the discomfort and how to help prevent it from becoming a long-term problem 

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Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP and SPD)

How to recognise if you have this condition which affects the pelvic joints and how it can be treated

 
Healthy foods for men's fertility
Pre-eclampsia signs and treatment

From recognising the signs and symptoms of this serious condition to knowing the risks and treatment  

Healthy foods for women's fertility
Ectopic pregnancy

Recognising the signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy 

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Pregnancy Incontinence

We explain how this common side effect of pregnancy occurs and how you can help prevent it happening

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Pre-existing medical conditions

Some pre-existing medical conditions can affect a pregnancy or delivery of a baby. We look at the how to minimise their risks 

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Breech birth

What is a breech birth and how will this affect your baby’s delivery… 

Advice on what to do if you experience spotting or bleeding during pregnancy
Spotting and bleeding

Why you may experience spotting or bleeding during your pregnancy and what should be done about it

Miscarriage and when you can try again
Miscarriage and when you can try again

Plus how you can try to reduce the risk of miscarriage happening again

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Understand what DVT is and what your treatment options are

Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

What are the risks and how to avoid them

 

 

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