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  1. Molar pregnancy

    Most molar pregnancies are diagnosed when bleeding early in pregnancy prompts an ultrasound scan.

  2. Pregnancy tests - ultrasound

    Ultrasound is used during pregnancy to check the baby's development and to help pick up any abnormalities.

  3. Pregnancy

    Information about healthy pregnancy including the stages, fertility, keeping healthy, health concerns and preparing for birth.

  4. Lupus and pregnancy

    Lupus can be controlled with medications, so the majority of affected women are able to have children.

  5. Alcohol and pregnancy

    There’s no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s safest to not drink at all during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, and while breastfeeding.

  6. Pregnancy and teeth

    It's important to look after your teeth and gums when you're pregnant, as gum disease can affect your baby.

  7. Pregnancy – labour

    Labour is divided into 3 stages. The first stage is dilation of the cervix from zero to 10 cm, the second stage is birth of the baby, and the third stage is delivery of the placenta.

  8. Pregnancy testing

    Sometimes, a home pregnancy test may be positive when a woman isn’t pregnant.

  9. Pregnancy - unplanned

    Information about unplanned pregnancy including pregnancy options (such as medical and surgical abortion, adoption, foster and kinship care), pregnancy counselling and where to get help.

  10. Pregnancy - preeclampsia

    There is no evidence that preeclampsia is caused by emotional stress, working too hard or not getting enough rest.

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