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• Hysteroscopy

  Find out about hysteroscopy, a procedure used to examine the womb (uterus) to diagnose and treat some women's health conditions.

• Why it's offered

  Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is offered to pregnant women at risk of having a baby with a serious genetic disorder.

• Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy

  The whooping cough vaccination is recommended for all pregnant women, ideally at 20 weeks pregnant.

• Toxoplasmosis

  Read about toxoplasmosis, a parasite infection that can be dangerous, especially for pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system.

• Travelling in pregnancy

  Most women can travel safely well into their pregnancy, providing they take precautions, such as making sure they have the right vaccinations.

• Sore or cracked nipples when breastfeeding

  Sore or painful nipples are one of the main reasons women stop breastfeeding.

• Getting help for domestic violence and abuse

  Domestic violence and abuse can happen against women and against men, and anyone can be an abuser.

• Weight gain in pregnancy

  Most pregnant women gain between 10kg and 12.5kg (22lb to 28lb), putting on most of the weight after week 20.

• Low sex drive (loss of libido)

  A low sex drive (loss of libido) can affect both men and women.

• National FGM Support Clinics

  Find out more about National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSC), community-based clinics that offer a range of support services for women with female genital mutilation (FGM).