Around 1 in 5 women will experience mild discomfort during pregnancy. It is really important to look after yourself when[…]
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Category: Pregnancy
Trimesters
When reading or talking about pregnancy you may have come across the term ‘trimesters’ and be unsure as to what[…]
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Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida basically means ‘Split Spine’. There are 33 vertebrae in the spine and if one[…]
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Zika Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne infection. It can be transmitted to humans if they are bitten by infected mosquitoes, commonly[…]
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Varicose Veins
What are Varicose veins? Varicose veins can affect anybody although they are more common for women than men. Varicose veins[…]
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Congenital Toxoplasmosis
This is a rare condition affecting only around 2,000 pregnant women in the UK each year but it can also[…]
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Tiredness in pregnancy
Almost all pregnant women feel more tired than usual at some stage of their pregnancy. This is because your body[…]
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Stretch Marks
It is not only pregnant women who can get stretch marks as they can affect both men and women and[…]
Read moreStillbirth
Stillbirth is when the baby is born dead: showing no signs of life and not even taking their first breath after[…]
Read moreSlapped Cheek Disease
What is Slapped Cheek Disease? Slapped Cheek is a very common childhood particularly those aged between 3 and 15, although[…]
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Skin Changes during Pregnancy
Your body is changing on the inside so that you can grow your baby inside you and this can affect[…]
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Sciatica
Sciatica is when you get pain and/or inflammation along your sciatic nerve. Your sciatic nerve starts at your lower back[…]
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Pregnancy Hormones
Unfortunately, as a woman, you need to deal with the ups and downs of hormones from your teenage years right[…]
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Polyhydramnios
Your baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid inside the amniotic sac and this fluid protects your baby and helps him[…]
Read morePiles
Piles or Haemorrhoids can be extremely painful and can cause your back passage (anus) to feel sore, itchy, uncomfortable and[…]
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PGP – Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain was previously referred to as SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction). It has been renamed because SPD suggests that pain[…]
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Oedema
Oedema is the term given when women experience gradual swelling of their ankles, feet and fingers during pregnancy. Oedema happens because[…]
Read moreNosebleeds during Pregnancy
Having nosebleeds can be quite scary, especially when you are pregnant. However, it is important to remember that nosebleeds are[…]
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Nesting
Most female animal species go through the primal instinct to nest in preparation for the birth of their young and[…]
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Morning Sickness
Despite the name, morning sickness can affect you at any time of the day or night. It can cause nausea[…]
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