Search results for pregnancy in weeks
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Stillbirth
Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of still birth and how to reduce the risk.
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Pre-eclampsia - Symptoms
Pre-eclampsia rarely happens before the 20th week of pregnancy.
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Congenital heart disease - Causes
Congenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the heart’s normal development. It usually happens during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy.
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Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from around 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms
Read about the main signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, including vaginal bleeding, tummy pain and pain in the tip of your shoulder.
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Miscarriage
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.
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Rubella (german measles)
Find out about rubella (german measles), including what the symptoms are, what to do if you get it and the risks of catching rubella while you’re pregnant.
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a very contagious infection that causes an itchy, spotty rash. Read NHS information about chickenpox symptoms and when to get medical advice.
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Alcohol misuse
Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.
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Hepatitis C - Treatment
Read about the main treatments for hepatitis C, including the different medicines that may be used and what lifestyle changes you can make.