Pregnancy - bleeding problems
Bleeding from the vagina in early pregnancy happens in about one in four pregnancies. About a third to half of all women who have bleeding will go on to miscarry. Bleeding from the vagina in early pregnancy is very common. In fact, it is thought ... [... more]
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Pregnancy - birth choices
When you're pregnant or planning a baby, you have a number of choices about where to give birth and who you would like to care for you in pregnancy, during labour and after the birth. These types of care are called antenatal care, intrapartum ... [... more]
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Pregnancy - signs and symptoms
Symptoms of pregnancy include amenorrhoea (missed period) and morning sickness. These symptoms are only clues to, not proof of, pregnancy. Most can be caused by other factors, such as stress or illness. A suspected pregnancy needs to be confirmed ... [... more]
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Pregnancy tests - chorionic villus sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a pregnancy test that checks the baby for genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome. A small sample of the placenta is taken via needle and examined in a laboratory. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and drugs
Most women take some kind of drug, substance or medication during pregnancy, often without realising the potential for harm. Possible effects of some drugs or medication on the pregnancy and developing foetus may include prenatal death ... [... more]
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Pregnancy related cancer
Gestational trophoblastic disease is the term for a number of pregnancy conditions that involve the placental (afterbirth) tissue turning cancerous or cancer-like. The main symptoms are violent morning sickness or abnormal bleeding in pregnancy ... [... more]
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Asthma and pregnancy
Pregnant women with asthma still need to take their asthma medication. The medication won't harm the developing baby. Uncontrolled asthma poses a much greater risk than asthma medication to the expectant mother and her baby. During pregnancy, ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and exercise - quiz
Exercise during pregnancy is important but take care. Try our quick health quiz and find out which exercises are recommended. Learn why exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor and the abdominal muscles should also be included in your exercise ... [... more]
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Pregnancy testing
If you suspect you could be pregnant, you can see your doctor (or family planning clinic) for a pregnancy test. The doctor may perform a pregnancy test on your blood or urine. Alternatively, you could buy a home pregnancy test kit, which is ... [... more]
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Ectopic pregnancy - Better Health Channel.
Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Pain may indicate a ruptured tube, which is a medical emergency ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and travel
The safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during her second trimester, provided she isn't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and want to travel, consult with your doctor, especially if your pregnancy is ... [... more]
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Pregnancy tests - ultrasound
Ultrasound is used during pregnancy to check the baby's development and to help pick up any abnormalities. This test isn't 100 per cent accurate, but the advantages are that it's non-invasive, painless and safe. Ultrasound is a scan that uses ... [... more]
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