Insomnia in pregnancy
Sleep difficulty is common because of hormonal changes, discomfort, urinary frequency, reflux, fetal movement and worry. Persistent insomnia can worsen mood, concentration and daily functioning.
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Heartburn in pregnancy
Pregnancy hormones relax the muscle between the stomach and oesophagus, while the growing uterus increases pressure on the stomach. Acid can then move upward and cause indigestion or heartburn.
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Headaches can result from hormonal changes, dehydration, missed meals, stress, poor sleep or migraine. New, severe or persistent headache later in pregnancy can also be a warning sign of high
Read more →Group B strep in pregnancy
Group B Streptococcus is a common bacterium carried in the bowel or vagina. Carriage is not a sexually transmitted infection and usually causes no illness in the pregnant person, but
Read more →Gestational hypertension
Gestational hypertension is new high blood pressure arising after 20 weeks without the other features required for a pre-eclampsia diagnosis. It still needs monitoring because the condition can progress.
Read more →Rubella in pregnancy
Rubella is a contagious viral infection. Infection during pregnancy, especially early pregnancy, can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or congenital rubella syndrome, so suspected exposure requires prompt specialist advice.
Read more →Round ligament pain
Round ligament pain is a common stretching discomfort as ligaments supporting the uterus lengthen. It often begins in the second trimester and is usually brief and movement-related.
Read more →Postpartum haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage is heavier-than-expected bleeding after birth. The most common cause is poor uterine contraction, but retained placenta, birth-canal trauma and clotting problems are also important.
Read more →Placenta previa
Placenta previa means the placenta covers the cervix. It can cause painless bleeding and may prevent safe vaginal birth if it persists late in pregnancy.
Read more →Placenta accreta
Placenta accreta spectrum occurs when placental tissue attaches too deeply into the uterine wall. Risk is higher with placenta previa and previous uterine surgery, particularly caesarean birth.
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