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- Pregnancy - premature labour
Sometimes, babies arrive early. It’s important to recognise premature labour, in case you and your baby need medical care.
- Pregnancy - signs and symptoms
All women experience pregnancy differently, and you will experience different symptoms at different stages of your pregnancy.
- Pregnancy - tests and scans
A range of tests and scans are available to pregnant women to confirm pregnancy and monitor the baby's development in the womb.
- Pregnancy - week by week
Pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters and lasts around 40 weeks. Includes details of what happens each week from conception to birth, embryo size, baby development and where to get help.
- Pregnancy and birth - related emergencies
A medical emergency can happen at any time during pregnancy, labour and birth. Some emergencies can be life threatening for pregnant women and their babies.
- Pregnancy and diet
Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy.
- Pregnancy and exercise
Unless you have complications, you should be able to exercise throughout your pregnancy.
- Pregnancy and smoking
Smoking while pregnant exposes a woman and her unborn child to an increased risk of health problems.
- Pregnancy and teeth
It's important to look after your teeth and gums when you're pregnant, as gum disease can affect your baby.
- Pregnancy and travel
Travelling to developing nations is not encouraged during pregnancy, due to the risk of disease and the standard of medical facilities.