Pregnancy & Birth

Cleft lip and palate

A guide to cleft lip, facts about the condition and where to go for support Cleft lips and/or palates are among the
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Even though a vaginal delivery is the most common way to give birth, a Caesarean section is often advised and performed
From Net Doctor

Yes, it certainly will! So please don't expect that everything will instantly return to normal. Men are particularly
From Net Doctor

Everyone who has adopted a child has asked themselves the question: 'Will it be possible for me to love an adopted
From Net Doctor

Incontinence is rarely mentioned outside the urology clinic. But being unable to control the flow of urine is a common
From BBC

Mastitis, or inflammation of breast tissue, is a miserable condition that often adds to the stress of motherhood. It
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If you've been feeling weak and tired lately you may think nothing of it, especially when you've been working hard or
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A miscarriage is a pregnancy that ends naturally before the unborn child can survive (usually considered to be before
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At its worse, spina bifida can have devastating effects. But by simply taking a supplement before and during pregnancy,
From BBC

Postnatal depression is a common problem that usually begins in the six weeks after leaving hospital but it can occur
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Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach flows back up into the gullet (oesophagus). Doctors now call this condition
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Each year in the UK, about ten women and as many as 1,000 babies die because of a condition related to pregnancy called
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As many as seven per cent of babies in the UK are born prematurely (also known as preterm, and usually defined as
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When a woman becomes pregnant for the first time, it is natural for herself and her partner to be concerned about the
From Net Doctor

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
From Net Doctor