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What is ptyalism in pregnancy and how might your saliva be affected by pregnancy?
We discuss some important rules to follow when exercising in pregnancy.
German Measles, or rubella, is a rare and usually mild childhood illness that can cause problems during pregnancy. Here we discuss what to do if you are exposed.
If you are pregnant and experiencing pain and numbness in your hands, you could have carpal tunnel syndrome. View our site for more about the signs, symptoms and treatment.
Being pregnant makes you more likely to develop a urinary tract infection. Sometimes a urinary tract infection reaches the kidneys (pyelonephritis) and should be treated promptly.
Depression during pregnancy can be hard to recognise and accept. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of antenatal depression.
What are independent midwives and how do they provide care in pregnancy, birth and the early days? Find out more about their role and their relationship with the NHS.
You will be offered various antenatal screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy. Find out what they can reveal about your health and the health of your baby here.
Many women experience back pain in pregnancy, read about how to avoid it here
Doulas support women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Find out more about the services doulas provide.
Exercise during pregnancy helps keep you and your baby healthy, and prepares your body for labour. Find out more about safe exercises in pregnancy.
Information on pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy: how to look after your pelvic muscles and help yourself to an easier birth.
Increased vaginal secretions in pregnancy are common but can make you feel worried or embarrassed.
Constipation is difficulty in emptying your bowels, usually associated with hardened faeces and straining.
Painful cramp is common in pregnancy, especially in your legs. View our site for more information about managing the pain.
Information from NCT on infections during pregnancy including German Measles (rubella), chickenpox, urine and gum infections and influenza.
Itching in pregnancy can be caused by your skin stretching. Here we discuss how to relieve pregnancy itching and when it should not be ignored.
The majority of pregnant women feel nauseous or sick in the early stages of their pregnancy.
Chickenpox in pregnancy is rare (most women are immune) but it can be serious. Find out what to do if you think you are at risk of catching chickenpox when pregnant.
Find out more about the effects of smoking during pregnancy. We look at stopping smoking when pregnant and outline what support is available.
Endometriosis is a long-term condition which can affect fertility. Learn about treatment for painful symptoms and help for fertility problems.
Pregnant women are at greater risk of catching flu. Here we discuss symptoms, risks and the seasonal flu vaccine in pregnancy.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted condition. We discuss what to do to protect your baby if you have had herpes previously or contract it during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes which can affect women during pregnancy. It can often be controlled with changes to lifestyle and diet.
Hormones are chemicals that circulate in the blood, and they have powerful and varied functions. Different hormones will regulate body functions and carry messages from one part...
Information about what to eat when you are pregnant including important nutrients and which supplements are recommended.
Which pregnancy symptoms are normal and which should you talk to your doctor about?
How can you deal with heartburn and indigestion in pregnancy?
Although you may want to celebrate news of your pregnancy with a glass of champagne, downing the whole bottle is certainly something to avoid while pregnant! Heavy drinking can...
Your sex life may change during pregnancy. Here we look at some common concerns women have about sex during pregnancy.
Drugs taken in pregnancy can have an effect on your baby, whether they are prescription, over-the-counter, alternative or recreational. Find out more about what drugs to avoid.
Strong moods and emotions are common during pregnancy. Find out more about what to expect, why this happens, and how to cope.
Pain in the pelvis (pelvic girdle pain or symphysis pubis dysfunction) is common in pregnancy, but can be treated. Find out how to minimise discomfort and get help here.
Your main point of contact for pregnancy care is your midwife. Learn more about antenatal care, postnatal care and midwife appointments in this article.
We discuss what to expect from your second pregnancy. You may find you have different symptoms, and worries about coping with two or more children are also common.
Find out more about the signs and symptoms of miscarriage, which can include cramps and bleeding, or simply a feeling that 'something isn't right'.
Learn more about the advice and support available after a miscarriage, including when you can try to get pregnant again.
Pregnancy loss before 24 weeks is known as miscarriage. Find out more about the chances of miscarriage, types of miscarriage and possible risk factors.
What do all the abbreviations made by your midwife, obstetrician or GP actually mean in your medical notes during your antenatal care?
A low-lying placenta, or 'placenta praevia' is one where the placenta is over or near the neck of the womb. Find out more in this article.
Learn more about how your sex life may change during the stages of pregnancy.
Here we provide information on exercising during pregnancy including which sports to avoid, low-impact exercise, pelvic floor, and safety issues.
Antenatal tests are optional, and it is up to you to decide which pregnancy testing and screening is right for you. This article looks at what to take into account when deciding.
Foetal screening and diagnostic tests can detect pregnancy complications and foetal abnormalities. Find out which conditions you and your baby may be tested for.
Finding out your baby may have a disability can be a shock. Learn more about sources of information and support for parents expecting babies with disabilities.
You will be offered screening tests for maternal infections and pregnancy complications during pregnancy. Find out more about maternal testing in this article.
You may be told you have ‘rhesus negative’ blood during routine pregnancy screening. Find out more about what this means for you and your baby.
Testing for Down's syndrome in pregnancy may include screening, such as the nuchal translucency scan, or diagnostic tests, such as CVS and amniocentesis
Exposure to ionising radiation during pregnancy is usually avoidable. Find out more about the risks, and the difference between ionising radiation and ultrasound/MRI.
Itching is common in pregnancy, but severe itching can be a sign of obstetric cholestasis, a potentially more serious condition.
