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CONDITION · 3 min read

Pregnancy after stillbirth

Pregnancy after stillbirth often requires individual medical planning and trauma-informed emotional support. The plan depends on findings from the previous pregnancy.

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RESOURCE · 3 min read

Birth preferences worksheet

A practical birth preferences worksheet with a ready-to-use checklist, planning guidance, safety notes, frequently asked questions and trusted reference links.

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CONDITION · 4 min read

Fibroids in pregnancy

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths of uterine muscle. Many cause no difficulty in pregnancy; effects depend on their size, number and location relative to the placenta, cervix and uterine cavity.

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CONDITION · 4 min read

Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes develops when pregnancy hormones make it harder for insulin to control blood glucose. It usually resolves after birth but increases future risk of type 2 diabetes.

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CONDITION · 4 min read

Multiple pregnancy

A multiple pregnancy involves two or more babies. Twin and higher-order pregnancies need additional monitoring because placental arrangement strongly influences risks and care.

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CONDITION · 4 min read

Low-lying placenta

A low-lying placenta is close to the cervix on ultrasound but does not necessarily cover it. Many placentas appear to move upward as the uterus grows, so follow-up scanning is

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CONDITION · 3 min read

Polyhydramnios

Polyhydramnios means there is more amniotic fluid than expected. Mild cases are often found on ultrasound and may not cause problems.

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PREGNANCY WEEK · 4 min read

Pregnancy Week 30

Pregnancy week 30: The fetus is accumulating fat and practising breathing movements, while space feels tighter. Practical, evidence-informed guidance for this stage of the third trimester.

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PREGNANCY WEEK · 4 min read

Pregnancy Week 37

Pregnancy week 37: The pregnancy has reached early term in commonly used definitions. Practical, evidence-informed guidance for this stage of the third trimester.

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