Bleeding in the late stages of pregnancy
Bleeding is a sign that cannot be ignored. If a woman bleeds at any time during pregnancy she should tell her doctor or midwife straight away. The bleeding can be caused by quite harmless changes in the cervix (neck of the womb) called an ... [... more]
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Does labour need to be a pain?
In all the excitement of discovering you're pregnant, it can be easy to forget the exertion required before you can return home with your bundle of joy.. the labour! Be prepared and think about what sort of labour you, ideally, would like. These ... [... more]
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Is your baby developing normally?
Becoming a new parent is an awe-inspiring and bewildering experience. No matter how many children you already have or how well organised you think you are, nothing can quite prepare you for the overwhelming feeling of responsibility that washes ... [... more]
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Sleep problems during pregnancy
In the last three months of pregnancy women may have difficulty sleeping. They might have problems falling asleep, getting comfortable or be troubled by unpleasant dreams and nightmares. Women who were able to sleep a lot in the early stages of ... [... more]
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Anaemia during pregnancy
Anaemia is a lack of red blood cells, which can lead to a lack of oxygen-carrying ability, causing unusual tiredness. Pregnant women need more iron and often become anaemic as a result. The deficiency occurs either through the reduced production ... [... more]
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Giving birth - what to take to the hospital
The most important item to take is your medical records - don't forget them! Other things you will want to take are a cosmetics bag, sanitary towels (not tampons), clean underwear, slippers and a dressing gown. Even if you are not spending a long ... [... more]
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Miscarriage
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks, with most miscarriages actually occurring during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Unfortunately, miscarriage is very common, affecting one in eight pregnancies. There is seldom an adequate ... [... more]
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The benefits of yoga in pregnancy
Are you pregnant but want to keep fit? Then yoga could be what you are looking for. Advocates claim it boosts mind and body, helping to keep your pregnancy hassle-free. So what can yoga do for you? Yoga's roots can be traced back at least five ... [... more]
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Special care after childbirth
The birth of your child is an exciting time. Following delivery, most babies are checked over by the midwife and returned to the mother to keep warm, to begin feeding or simply to admire! But, occasionally, a newborn baby may need some extra care ... [... more]
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Dr. Miriam Stoppard
A completely updated and expanded edition of Dr. Miriam Stoppard's bestselling pregnancy handbook Contemporary, practical, and thoroughly enjoyable to read, Dr. Miriam Stoppard's New Pregnancy and Birth Book is the ideal step-by-step guide to ... [... more]
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Infertility and assisted conception
Many couples believe that it is easy to have a child and are often surprised when the woman does not fall pregnant as soon as they start trying for a baby. Philip Owen, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and Dr Helen Lyall, consultant ... [... more]
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