- Medical emergencies
- Casebook -pre-eclampsia mother
- Cervical incompetence
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Hyperemesis
- Inter-uterine growth restriction
- Molar pregnancy
- Placenta praevia
- Placental abruption
- Polyhydramnios
- Pre-eclampsia & eclampsia
- Premature rupture of membranes
- Rhesus incompatibility
- Vaginal bleeding
- Pregnancy: when to call the doctor
Pregnancy
Pregnancy health
Many factors contribute to your overall health and wellbeing during pregnancy, including your emotional state, physical fitness, nutritional habits and the quality of your pre-natal care. The more you are able to stay healthy and happy, the better your chances of having a healthy and happy baby.
Early days of pregnancy
The early days of your pregnancy are both exciting and nerve-wracking as your body changes and you realise you're going to be a mum. You may be tired, have morning sickness, and be thinking about doctor's appointments, maternity leave- what an adventure!
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Your antenatal care
The routine tests you'll have will usually pick up any problems as soon as they arise, and there are special tests for mothers and babies with particular needs.
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Trimester-by-trimester pregnancy guide
The three trimesters are major pregnancy milestones, each one of slightly different length, defined by baby's growth and development.
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Common pregnancy complaints
Pregnancy can bring some physical and emotional inconvenience, with common complaints that a majority of pregnant women experience.
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Pregnancy health emergencies
Health emergencies during pregnancy are rare, but there are a few disorders you should know about so that you can get early care if need be.
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Healthy eating in pregnancy
Eating healthily in pregnancy means having a wide range of the right kind of foods - those rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
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A careful pregnancy
Pregnancy is not an illness, and if you are careful to avoid risks to you and your baby's health, it should be a rewarding and enriching experience.
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An active pregnancy
Being active and getting regular exercise during pregnancy will build up your stamina and improve your suppleness and strength.
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Pregnancy, tobacco and alcohol...
Tobacco and alcohol during pregnancy can have adverse, long-term effects for your unborn baby, and can put your pregnancy at risk.
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All about miscarriage
About one-third al all pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first few weeks, often before a woman even knows or suspects she is pregnant.
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Twins and multiple births
Mutliple births and twins are on more frequent today due to increased medical intervention in the conception process.
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Pre-existing disease and pregnancy
Many pre-existing diseases require extra care and checks during the pregnancy, to ensure optimum health for both mother and baby.
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How pregnancy hormones work
Hormone activity is pretty intense during pregnancy. In fact, hormones are what guarantee a successful pregnancy.
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Pregnancy complaints guide
Read through our pregnancy complaints guide for information on all those common health glitches that most expecting mothers experience.
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Nutrition for pregnancy
During pregnancy, you need more calories than usual - for yourself and for your growing baby. Make sure you choose...
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