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Signs and symptoms of pregnancy, and what else they might be - ninemsn Health

Being pregnant, or thinking you are, can be a time of great emotion for mothers-to-be. Whether it's elation because you want to be a parent or despair because you really don't want to be, your body...

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Clothing for breastfeeding mums

Now that you’ve got your bump out of the way, you want to start looking good again. But there are practical considerations to looking after your new bundle of...

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Spina bifida

Spina bifida and pregnancy
Spina bifida is one of a number of birth defects which affect the development of the central nervous system (the brain and spine)...

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Childbirth

As the pregnancy nears its conclusion the expectant mother experiences contractions in her uterus. This is referred to as 'false labor'. Three to four weeks...

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The First Trimester - Conception - 3 months

During the first eight weeks of pregnancy the growing organism is known as an 'embryo'. From the beginning of the ninth week until birth it is known as a...

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The Second Trimester - 3 to 6 months

During the second trimester, internal organ systems mature and there is a significant increase in the size of the fetus.

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The Third Trimester - Conception - 6 to 9 months

In the third trimester the fetus is developing well enough to survive on its own and the baby born by the middle of the final trimester or six weeks early has...

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Celebrity pregnancy myth busters

Celebrities get pregnant in their fourties, so why shouldn't I? Caesarean or a home birth?

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Infertility: what can be done?

The first step to counter any fertility problems is to have a sperm count. A laboratory will test a man's semen for the number of sperm and how well it can...

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Doulas — are they for you?

Giving birth is about a lot more than having a baby; it's about making mothers and growing families. The right support people can help enormously in making...

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Oxytocin: the hormone of love and birth

Love has long been the domain of poets, artists and philosophers, but it's only in the past 50 years that it has really begun to hold the attention of...

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Top five childbirth books

If you think everyone's an expert when you tell them you're pregnant, wait until you make it into the bookshops and realise the choice is overwhelming. You’re...

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Vaginal Birth After Caesarean

There are many reasons a woman may want to have a vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC). Some of these reasons are to avoid the physical effect of a caesarean...

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Superfoods for pregnancy

Claims of "miracle" superfoods like acai, jicama, wakame (wa-ka-what?) constantly fade in and out of the media, and like many new mums-to-be, you're probably...

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Woman to give birth to rare naturally conceived quintuplets

A Czech woman will undergo a caesarean on Sunday to give birth to quintuplets conceived without IVF.

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Heartburn during pregnancy: 10 surprising triggers

Pregnancy can be a magical time of excitement and good health as the miracle of life develops within, but it can also be a time of extreme physical challenges,...

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Sleeping on your back increases the risks of a stillbirth: study

Pregnant women who sleep on their backs are more likely to have a stillbirth according to a new study.

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Cigarettes and pregnancy: a deadly mix

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby's health — here's why.

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Birth defects linked to IVF injections

New Australian research into the risks of babies being born with abnormalities suggests that parents who use assisted conception methods may need to be more...

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I'm pregnant! What to expect.

Every pregnancy is different, and listening to your friends' stories may provide some comfort — however know that your experience will probably be...

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