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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.

  • Pre-eclampsia - Symptoms

    Pre-eclampsia rarely happens before the 20th week of pregnancy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Alcohol misuse

    Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.

  • 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.