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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Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy implants outside the main cavity of the uterus, most often in a fallopian tube. It cannot develop normally and can cause dangerous internal bleeding if it ruptures.
Read more →Depression in pregnancy
Antenatal depression is a treatable health condition, not a personal failure. Low mood becomes concerning when it is persistent, affects functioning or is accompanied by loss of interest, hopelessness or
Read more →Constipation in pregnancy
Hormonal changes slow bowel movement, while iron supplements, reduced activity and pressure from the uterus can contribute to constipation. It is uncomfortable but usually responds to gradual practical measures.
Read more →Cholestasis of pregnancy
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a liver disorder in which bile acids rise during pregnancy. It usually develops later in pregnancy and requires maternity assessment because higher bile-acid levels can
Read more →Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy
Pregnancy-related fluid retention can increase pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. Symptoms often improve after birth as swelling settles.
Read more →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.
Read more →Miscarriage
Miscarriage is pregnancy loss before the locally defined gestational threshold. It is common, usually results from factors outside anyone’s control and is not caused by ordinary activity or emotion.
Read more →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
Read more →Iron deficiency in pregnancy
Iron deficiency means the body’s iron stores are depleted. It can exist before haemoglobin falls into the anaemia range, and pregnancy increases demand for iron.
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