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  1. Parents Area
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Pregnancy Conditions

Pregnancy information is available from a wide variety of sources however it is important to remember the only people who know your full history are you and the medical professionals. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, speak to your Doctor or midwife as they are the only people who can accurately advise you. But most importantly trust your instincts.

If there is an area of pregnancy you would like to see covered in this section please contact us on [email protected]

Group B Strep

Group B Strep

Group B Strep is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies and of meningitis in babies up to three months. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2018

Updated: 29th January, 2019

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women commonly in their second or third trimester, and usually goes away after birth. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure in pregnancy: Symptoms, signs and where to find support. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 21st May, 2020

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

HG is extreme sickness during pregnancy. It affects 1% of women with pregnancy sickness and is deeply unpleasant for sufferers. The condition often needs hospital treatment. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2018

Updated: 18th February, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Hutton

Migraine in Pregnancy

Migraine in Pregnancy

Key information for women who have migraine and become pregnant Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 2nd September, 2020

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), also known as obstetric cholestasis (OC) is the most common pregnancy-specific liver disease in the UK, affecting around 5,500 women a year. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2021

Author: Lisa Newhouse

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