Pregnancy Health: Advice, Information & Resources

Fish oil during pregnancy could reduce allergies in babies, study finds

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What is listeria and how does it spread in rockmelons?

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Two people have died in national outbreak of listeria linked to rockmelon supplier

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What is gestational diabetes?

Around 5-10 per cent of women are affected by gestational diabetes.

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Pregnancy and your blood type

The blood type and Rh factor of a pregnant woman and the father of her baby has all kinds of implications for their unborn child.

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Thrush during pregnancy: the facts

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As much as 50 per cent of women experience pelvic girdle pain.

How to ease pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy

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Always see a doctor if you're concerned about any aspects of your health or wellbeing while pregnant.

Obstetric cholestasis: the facts

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Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP): the facts

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Some women with the condition avoid pregnancy altogether, or consider termination if they fall pregnant.

Tokophobia: What it’s like to have a phobia of pregnancy

Some women with the condition avoid pregnancy or consider termination.

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"It was just disappointingly anticlimactic."

Midwife spoils mum's gender surprise

"I'm trying to be fine with it, but I'm kinda sad."

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Why cutting carbs during pregnancy is dangerous

New research shows following a low carb diet in pregnancy may lead to a 30 percent increased risk of birth defects

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Lena Dunham revealed she had undergone a total hysterectomy after years of battling endometriosis.

Hysterectomy fix for endometriosis labelled false hope

For many endometriosis sufferers who undergo a hysterectomy to relieve symptoms, the results are disappointing.

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Lena Dunham has had a total hysterectomy.

Lena Dunham has total hysterectomy

Lena Dunham has had her uterus and cervix removed following a painful battle with endometriosis.

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Pregnancy stress doesn't always have negative outcomes.

Stress in pregnancy not all bad news for babies

New research has shown that caring for your baby after they're born can negate the effect on them of stress in pregnancy.

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Women with HG experience can social isolation, suicidal thoughts and loss of employment.

Study finds severe morning sickness can lead to mental health issues

Pregnant women who suffer from extreme morning sickness are also at risk of severe mental health issues, according to a recent study.

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1 in 5 parents-to-be are taking risky babymoons

Planning a babymoon? Make sure you've done your homework first.

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Tossing and turning during pregnancy? You're not alone.

Pregnancy insomnia affects 2 in 3 women in last trimester

New study finds the alarming extent to sleep problems in pregnancy.

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"Just don't drink five Diet Cokes a day."

There's a big fight brewing over what pregnant women should eat

Many have seen someone throw a cold stare in the direction of a pregnant woman ordering a second glass of wine or, heaven forbid, smoking a cigarette. But with the list of potentially dangerous foods growing by the day, an expectant mother shouldn't be surprised if a stranger pipes up as she buys a frozen, pre-cooked meal.

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9 lessons I learned by giving up drinking while pregnant

Some were surprising.

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