Premature labour
As many as seven per cent of babies in the UK are born prematurely (also known as preterm, and usually defined as before 37 weeks of pregnancy). It's every pregnant woman's nightmare. There is usually little risk for the mother but the ... [... more]
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Sex during pregnancy
When a woman becomes pregnant for the first time, it is natural for herself and her partner to be concerned about the effect that making love will have on their unborn child. When a woman becomes pregnant for the first time, it is natural for her ... [... more]
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Childbirth - what are your options?
It's a good idea to make a birth plan - a written plan of how your would like to give birth. The plan can be made together with your partner or birthing companion. Your birth plan can only be followed so long as labour is proceeding normally. If ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and smoking
Pregnancy is about creating a new life, but ultimately it is the mother's decision whether or not to continue smoking. Your pregnancy can be a powerful motivation to give up smoking, because you're making this choice on behalf of your unborn ... [... more]
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Morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy
In the first half of pregnancy, feeling sick or nauseated is quite common, as is vomiting. The degree of nausea and vomiting differs from woman to woman. You may just feel a little sick in the morning and throw up once, or your may suffer from ... [... more]
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Dilation and curettage - D & C
Curettage of the uterus (womb) is the scraping of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). The procedure is commonly known as dilation and curettage or D & C. When is an evacuation performed in a recently pregnant woman? After, or sometimes ... [... more]
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A guide to women's maternity rights
With the new legislation that came into effect on 6 April 2003, expectant parents have never been so well protected by the law. But understanding what you're entitled to can be daunting. Pregnant women have Statutory Rights - make sure you ... [... more]
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Over-the-counter medicines in pregnancy
Most women are aware that during pregnancy they need to avoid as many non-essential medicines as possible. Yet these same women are just as likely to suffer from minor ailments as anyone else, as well as being more likely to suffer ... [... more]
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First visit to the GP?
With so many home testing kits - from ovulation tests to pregnancy tests - available over the counter at chemists nowadays, most women are able to find out if they're pregnant at a very early stage in the term. Some tests are accurate within days ... [... more]
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Some women are affected by severe sickness throughout pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when many women are said to bloom. But for some, severe sickness can threaten their health and that of their unborn child. Morning sickness is common among ... [... more]
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Hydatidiform mole
Dr Rob Hicks looks at the consequences when a hydatidiform mole forms in pregnancy, in place of a foetus. An in-depth look at a condition that affects as many as one in 1,000 pregnancies in the UK. A hydatiform mole is a growth that forms inside ... [... more]
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Obstetric cholestasis
Dr Trisha Macnair takes a look at one of the possible causes of itching during pregnancy. Itchy skin is common during pregnancy and is often no cause for concern. But it's important to get it checked out, as it can be a sign of obstetric ... [... more]
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