Your pregnancy health

Get tips for dealing with common pregnancy side-effects, from morning sickness and heartburn to backache and itching. Plus, learn about possible pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and SPD/PGP.

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Morning sickness: nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

One of the less pleasant symptoms of expecting, morning sickness can start early on in…

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Gestational diabetes: causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetes in pregnancy

If you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes in pregnancy it can be confusing to know…

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Tiredness and fatigue in pregnancy

A sense of pregnancy fatigue or constant tiredness in pregnancy is common, particularly…

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Bleeding during pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding during the early stages of pregnancy is more common than you may think and…

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Pregnancy headaches: causes, treatment and prevention

From tension headaches to migraines, pregnancy headaches are fairly common, unfortunately.…

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Experiencing pregnancy side-effects? Get sympathy and tips from other mums-to-be in our forum.

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Heartburn and indigestion in pregnancy: causes, symptoms and remedies

Heartburn and acid reflux – both signs of indigestion – are unpleasant and uncomfortable…

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Is it safe to take paracetamol in pregnancy?

Paracetamol has become our go-to medicine when it comes to relieving pain and bringing down…

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Back pain in pregnancy: causes, treatment and prevention

Back pain and backache are some of the most common complaints in pregnancy, caused by…

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Itching in pregnancy: symptoms, causes and treatments

Every pregnancy comes with a bunch of weird and wonderful symptoms, and for most mums-to-be…

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Vaginal discharge during pregnancy: what's normal and what's not?

One symptom of pregnancy is increased vaginal discharge. But what's normal and what's not?…

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GBS: what every pregnant woman should know about group B strep

Group B strep (GBS) is a common bacteria that many of us have in our body. During…

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Diarrhoea in pregnancy: causes and treatments

Whether diarrhoea kicks in during early pregnancy or later towards your due date, it's…

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Cramping in pregnancy: causes, symptoms and what to do

While stomach cramps and abdominal pain during your pregnancy can be worrying, they're not…

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Piles in pregnancy

Piles are very common and many women will have some experience of them before they become…

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Thrush in pregnancy: causes, symptoms and treatment

Hormonal changes help vaginal thrush – a common yet harmless yeast infection – to thrive in…

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Chickenpox in pregnancy: what to do if you've been exposed to the virus

Although only three in every 1,000 women (0.3%) in the UK will catch chickenpox for the…

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Problems with the placenta

The placenta is a truly incredible organ providing oxygen and nutrients for your baby…

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Smoking during pregnancy: the risks, the effects and how to stop

Smoking during pregnancy increases your risk of miscarriage, early labour, stillbirth and…

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Can you vape while pregnant? Your questions answered

If you're pregnant and trying to quit smoking, you might be wondering if e-cigarettes are a…

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Overweight Mums-to-be warned over extra risks of stillbirth and neonatal deaths, under new guidelines

Health officials want to see overweight pregnant women warned about all the increased risks…

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Pregnant women advised to avoid artificial light 3 hours before bed over diabetes risk

New research has found a connection between women exposed to higher levels of light and…

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Pregnant women advised to ‘limit exposure to plastic’

A new study has raised concerns over the effect of microplastics on mums-to-be and their…

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Vaccinations in pregnancy: latest advice for 2023

Confused about which vaccinations to have in pregnancy? We’ve the latest advice for 2023,…

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UK women three times more likely to die around time of pregnancy than those in Norway or Denmark, study suggests

The UK is the second worst country for maternal mortality rates finds a new survey

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Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy: signs, symptoms and treatment

Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects around 6% of pregnancies. In most…

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The flu jab in pregnancy: what you need to know

All pregnant women are advised to get the flu jab during pregnancy, to protect themselves…

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Can you use Sudocrem for piles?

Sudocrem might help relieve some of the itchiness and painful swelling caused by piles, a…

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Can you cross your legs when pregnant?

Find out if it's safe to cross your legs in pregnancy, if there are any risks or benefits…

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