Pregnancy

A typical pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks from your last menstrual period. If your baby is born before 37 weeks, he or she will be classed as premature and may need extra care before they can come home.

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Period pain, but no periods: what are the causes?

Having period cramps and pain with no period can be pretty confusing. But there could be a cause. Discover what this could be in our article.

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Immunity: 8 ways to support your immune system during pregnancy

Pregnancy can affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to some illnesses. Here are some tips to help support your immunity when expecting.

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The vitamins you need during pregnancy – and why

What vitamins do you REALLY need during pregnancy? There’s plenty of incorrect advice out there. Relax, here’s the definitive list of the 5 vitamins to prioritise.

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Pregnancy hair loss – what can you do about it?

Many women report thicker locks during pregnancy – but some women experience hair loss. But why does it occur? And more importantly – what can you do about it?

Signs you might be pregnant

Common signs you might be pregnant, including nausea, tiredness, painful breasts, discharge, the need to urinate more and unusual cravings.

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Thrush when pregnant - symptoms and causes

Pregnant women tend to get thrush due to changes that happen to the body during pregnancy. We look into more reasons its common, treatment and prevention.

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What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?

Confused about what to eat when pregnant? Here’s your need-to-know guide on pregnancy foods to avoid.

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How to get rid of stretch marks: Do creams work?

Looking for the answer to how to get rid of stretch marks? Here’s what you need to understand before you buy another stretch mark cream.

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The foods that can boost your breast milk

If breastfeeding is something you've decided to do, there are ways to produce more milk to feed your baby with. Make these small tweaks to your diet to produce more milk for breastfeeding.

Planning Baby No 2? You need this

Secondary infertility affects your chances of conceiving a second time. Here's more on secondary infertility and how you can boost your chances of a second conception.