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Vaccinations prior to pregnancy
It is a good idea to have a blood test to check your current immunity status for the following diseases this can be organized by your GP German measles German measles (Rubella) is normally a mild viral disease that sometimes produces no symptoms at all. However, infection during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy can […] Read more
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Obesity and Pregnancy Outcomes
A recent large British study has interestingly indicated that obesity by itself may not be such a large risk factor in pregnancy. If obese patients do not have risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension or previous Caesarean section, their need for obstetric or neonatal care is even lower than the risk of normal weight women […] Read more
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Risk Factors for Miscarriage
A recent Danish study of nearly 100,000 pregnancies has found that as many as 25% of miscarriages might be prevented if associated risk factors were reduced to low levels. These factors include having pregnancies before the age of 30 rather than later. Being overweight or very underweight, alcohol consumption and lifting of more than 20 […] Read more
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Weight for Pregnancy
No matter what your body shape or size, pregnancy can challenge the way you feel about yourself and consequently your perceptions about how you look. In a world where “celebrity pregnancies” focus on the importance of “looking good” during pregnancy and immediately afterwards, it is hard to maintain a realistic perspective. But every woman is […] Read more
Stress Pregnancy and childbirth can be a very stressful time and can come on top of other stresses, work/career, housing and financial security can all play a role in adding to you levels of stress. Past experiences, or family history can also contribute to your feelings about becoming a parent or getting pregnant. If you […] Read more