Pregnancy Complications...
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Antenatal Depression
Lots of people have heard of postnatal depression which is experienced after having a baby, but antenatal depression is often not talked about quite so much. Here we...
Bleeding, Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy
No-one wants anything to go wrong during pregnancy and it’s easy to worry if you experience unexpected symptoms. Whilst some instances of bleeding...
Coping With Still Birth
About 3,500 babies in the UK are stillborn each year. For women and their families it can be a very difficult time.
Babies described as stillborn die after 24 weeks...
Dealing with Miscarriage and Still Birth
Miscarriage and stillbirth are both types of pregnancy loss that occur before birth. A miscarriage is defined as occurring before the 24 week mark...
Gestational Diabetes
Women who’ve never previously been affected by diabetes can develop a form called gestational diabetes whilst they’re pregnant. But what exactly is it and why does it...
Pre-Eclampsia Warning Signs
Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition that can occur during pregnancy. The exact causes are still unclear and it can strike any pregnant women at any time. But what...
Reducing the Risk of Complications
No-one wants to experience complications during their pregnancy and would prefer things to go smoothly without any hitches. Although some complications are due to a...
Rhesus Factor Issues
The majority of people have rhesus positive (Rh+) blood cells but about 15 per cent of people have rhesus negative (Rh-). During most of life, this isn’t an issue, but...
The Placenta: Low-lying, Separating and Vasa Previa
The placenta is the organ that attaches the foetus to the womb and links the blood supply of the mother to the baby. It enables a supply of vital...
