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