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Pregnancy and Physical Activity, There are, however, some specific sports which are best avoided in pregnancy. If your pregnancy is not straightforward, consult your doctor ...
Rubella and Pregnancy, The risks of your baby developing congenital rubella syndrome are greatest in the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy, and highest of all in the first 12 weeks of...
Urine Infection in Pregnancy, When is my urine checked during pregnancy? You should usually have your urine tested early in pregnancy. Your midwife may ask you to brin...
Pregnancy and Smoking, Having a pregnancy which does not develop in the normal place ( ectopic pregnancy ). Slow growth of the baby leading to a low birth weight. , ...
Pregnancy Complications, Obstetric cholestasis Obstetric cholestasis, also called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, is one cause of itching in pregnancy. It is cause...
Epilepsy and Planning Pregnancy, Doctors are continuing to learn more about the best ways to treat epilepsy during pregnancy. By enrolling with the UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy...
Pregnancy and HIV, You should be offered a swab for vaginal infections early in pregnancy and then again around the 28th week of your pregnancy. If the swab shows infection,...
Abortion (Termination of Pregnancy), This makes you very early in the pregnancy. An abortion can take place at any time up to 24 weeks in the pregnancy, so there is no need ...
Ectopic Pregnancy, Therefore, collapse due to sudden heavy internal bleeding is occasionally the first sign of an ectopic pregnancy. How common are ectopic pregnancies...
Diabetes and Pregnancy, How does pregnancy affect diabetes? How does pregnancy affect diabetes? D...
Chickenpox Contact in Pregnancy, The chances of your baby getting it if you had chickenpox in pregnancy are as follows: If you have chickenpox within the first 12 weeks of ...
Diet and Lifestyle during Pregnancy, What is a healthy diet during pregnancy? During pregnancy it is important to continue to eat a healthy balanced diet. ...
Strep B in Pregnancy, Can you be tested for GBS in pregnancy? GBS is sometimes found during pregnancy when you have vaginal or rectal swabs or a urine test.
Vascular disease - eg, severe hypertension , Coats' disease. Toxaemia of pregnancy. Congenital abnormalities - eg, coloboma . Maculopathy - eg, wet age-related macula...
Miscarriage and Bleeding in Early Pregnancy, A late miscarriage is one that happens from 13 weeks to 24 weeks of pregnancy. A less common cause of bleeding in pregnancy i...
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy, So, high blood pressure before 20 weeks of pregnancy is not caused by pregnancy but is pre-existing, or chronic, high blood pressure. There...
Multiple Pregnancy (Twins and Triplets), Both mother and babies need extra monitoring during pregnancy as the risks are higher than in a singleton pregnancy. What is multi...
Molar Pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole), Types of molar pregnancy There are two types of molar pregnancy: a complete molar pregnancy or partial. Complete molar ...
Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms, It is essential that you eat a healthy diet during your pregnancy. Pregnancy glow or acne (skin changes) Pregnancy often...
Termination of Pregnancy, This is usually following amniocentesis, or in very young girls who have concealed or not recognised the pregnancy. Termination of pregnancy in ...