Pregnancy Health

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Posterior placenta: what it means for your pregnancy

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Is it normal to get a hairy belly in pregnancy?

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12 week pregnancy dating scan: here's what to expect

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What is the RSV vaccine and why should I have it if I'm pregnant?

Pregnancy brain is real! Study shows pregnancy changes 94% of a mother’s brain

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Air travel during pregnancy: Safety tips and what to expect

Close up of a pregnant woman's bump with a supplement in her hand and glass of water

The best pregnancy vitamins and supplements for 2025 – tried and tested by mums

Geriatric Pregnancy: What to expect after age 35

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Pregnancy Nose: Everything you need to know

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Morning sickness remedies: 10 effective tips for relief

lower back pain in early pregnancy

Lower back pain in early pregnancy: should I worry?

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Are hayfever remedies and antihistamines safe in pregnancy?

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Is Lemsip safe to take during pregnancy?

Paracetamol in pregnancy - is it safe?

Is it safe to drink Lucozade in pregnancy? And is it good for morning sickness?

folic acid supplement

Should I take extra folic acid if I'm overweight and pregnant?

Getting Pregnant

Folic acid before and during pregnancy: how much, how long for and why it matters

Combined screening test for Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndrome

Should I get an early pregnancy scan? How early? And is it free?

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What is anterior placenta? How does it affect my baby's kicks?

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What does it mean if you don't get morning sickness?

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Morning sickness: when does it start, when will it end and what helps?

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Is vaping safe in pregnancy?

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Nub theory: can it predict if you're having a boy or girl?

ultrasound image from a 20-week pregnancy scan, showing a side view of the baby in the womb

20 week pregnancy ultrasound scan: here's what to expect

Do 3 lines on an ultrasound scan mean it's a girl?

Christmas party food when pregnant

Christmas food you can eat when pregnant – and foods to avoid

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Is it safe to use a hot water bottle or heat pad while pregnant?

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Is it safe to take Gaviscon for pregnancy heartburn?

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Is it safe to sunbathe when I'm pregnant?