The NHS estimates that the average woman will gain 10 – 12.5 kg whilst pregnant. The average newborn weighs between...
At one time there used to be strict guidelines advocating that weight gain during pregnancy should be limited to a few...
Perhaps the most well-known change during pregnancy is distension of the abdomen. Some women relish this change in...
During pregnancy, it is usual for the breasts to change in size and a woman may find her bra size alters several times...
Up to 90% of women will experience striae gravidarum (stretch marks) and hyperpigmentation of the skin during...
Even the mouth can be affected by pregnancy, with bleeding gums a common complaint of many expectant mothers. Known...
Vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) is completely normal; it starts just before puberty and lasts through to the...
Vulvar varicosities, or varicose veins of the vulva, are thought to affect 18-22% of pregnant women. Predominantly due...
Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that happens when your body cannot product enough insulin needed to...
A craving is a sudden feeling or urge to consume a specific type of food. Cravings are an unusual phenomenon and...
Pregnancy is a time of change. It is likely that, in preparation for your new arrival, you will make changes to your...
Maternal health has become a major concern across the globe. Back in 2017, I participated in a project on maternal...
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