What should I eat during pregnancy?
It has often been said that a pregnant woman should eat for two people, but this is not true. What is true is that during pregnancy a woman has to provide good nutrition for two individuals. The growing baby gets all its nourishment from its ... [... more]
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Diabetes in pregnancy
Some women develop diabetes during pregnancy, but the condition disappears once the baby is born. However, if this happens, there's a greater chance of the mother developing diabetes in later life. If diabetes occurs during pregnancy, the mother ... [... more]
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Spina bifida
At its worse, spina bifida can have devastating effects. But by simply taking a supplement before and during pregnancy, the risk can be reduced by 70 per cent. Spina bifida means 'split spine'. There are 33 vertebrae in the spine; if one or more ... [... more]
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Cancer of the uterus
The uterus (womb) is part of the female reproductive system and is located at the top of the vagina. It is where a baby grows during pregnancy. The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium and is shed each month as part of your period. Most ... [... more]
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Periods, absent
Amenorrhoea is the absence of periods (menstruation). Usually, but not always, it also means no eggs are produced (anovulation). In many cases, as in girls before puberty, or during pregnancy, breastfeeding or the menopause, this is normal and is ... [... more]
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Indigestion (dyspepsia) in pregnancy
Indigestion during pregnancy, indigestion while pregnant, indigestion, dyspepsia, pregnancy, pregnant, heartburn, stomach pain, Indigestion is the name often given to a number of symptoms, including heartburn, regurgitation (food coming back up ... [... more]
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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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Pregnancy diabetes (gestational diabetes)
Resistance to insulin develops in all mothers during pregnancy. In about 2-4 per cent of women this results in temporary diabetes. It happens because pregnant women have less ability to produce extra insulin to overcome this insulin ... [... more]
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is one of several diagnostic tests that can be carried out during pregnancy. It is used to detect any possible chromosome abnormalities in the unborn child that may cause Down's syndrome or other congenital problems. In ... [... 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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Preconception
Preconception -- Pregnancy -- Exercise -- Nutrients -- What Foods and How Much -- General Advice -- Conclusion The health of a mother and baby is influenced not only by diet during pregnancy but also by diet before conception. Eating a healthy ... [... 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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