Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Postnatal Depression
Compared to the baby blues, postnatal depression is a more severe and long-term condition thought to affect about 10 per …
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Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Pre-Eclampsia
Symptoms of pre-eclampsia include high blood pressure, high levels of uric acid in the blood, fluid retention in hands and …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Stress & Anxiety during Pregnancy
Not exclusively a symptom of pregnancy, stress and anxiety can have detrimental affects on wellbeing. High stress levels have been …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Stretchmarks
About 20 per cent of pregnant women suffer from anaemia that occurs when levels of haemoglobin, the pigment in the …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Thrush during Pregnancy
Thrush is a symptom of the yeast-like fungus candida albicans. It may occur both orally and vaginally. Symptoms of oral …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Vaginal Discharge during Pregnancy
Your vagina may change colour due to hormones and increased blood flow. Discharge is normal but may be more noticeable …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Varicose Veins
Increased blood volume and hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect venous blood flow. A larger volume of blood and the …
Pregnancy Complaints May 15, 2008
Wound Healing
A strong immune system will speed the healing of wounds. There are many natural preparations that can assist in treating …
Pregnancy Week by Week May 10, 2008
Weeks 0-4 of Pregnancy
FACTS: Fertilisation occurs when one of the millions of sperm penetrates the outer layers of the egg and fuses with …
Pregnancy Week by Week May 9, 2008
Week 5 of Pregnancy
FACTS: The baby is now floating in the amniotic fluid attached by a string of blood vessels that eventually forms …