Highlights Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy can be devastating, and it’s important to give yourself time to grieve. Everyone reacts differently to pregnancy loss — it’s normal to feel a wide range of emotions, such as shock,…

Highlights Hyperemesis gravidarum is a pregnancy complication causing severe nausea and vomiting. It is more intense than morning sickness and can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and mental health concerns. Most individuals with hyperemesis gravidarum require hospitalization for IV fluids and…

Highlights Most babies born with a lower than average birthweight are born healthy. Most babies born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy weigh between 2.5kg and 4kg. Some babies with an estimated fetal weight smaller than the average may…

Highlights Pre-eclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure and can affect organs such as the kidneys, liver, and brain. Most women with pre-eclampsia do not show symptoms, which is why regular antenatal checks are crucial. If…

Highlights It is common for the skin on the abdomen to feel itchy as it stretches during pregnancy. Staying cool, wearing loose clothing, and using moisturizers can help relieve itchiness. Itching can sometimes indicate a pregnancy-related health condition. A doctor…

Highlights Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. Routine screening for gestational diabetes is recommended between week 24 and 28 of pregnancy. Treatment…

Highlights Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, especially in early stages, is common and does not always indicate a miscarriage. Causes of early pregnancy bleeding can include implantation bleeding, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, and miscarriage. Bleeding in later pregnancy is often caused…

Highlights When you have anaemia, your blood doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin to carry oxygen around your body and to your baby. Iron deficiency is the main cause of anaemia during pregnancy. If you have anaemia,…

Highlights Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels that develop if blood pools in your veins. They usually appear on your legs, but can also affect your vulva or rectum. They can cause leg pain that gets worse at the end…

Highlights Thrush is a yeast infection that can cause vaginal discomfort, itching, and discharge, and is more common during pregnancy. During breastfeeding, thrush can affect the nipples and a baby’s mouth. If symptoms appear during pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is…