Pregnancy problems

The body goes through many changes during pregnancy, and in some cases, these changes can cause new symptoms or conditions. Pregnancy problems include physical symptoms, like backache, morning sickness and constipation, and emotional and mental health problems, like depression.

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Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)
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Morning sickness
Morning sickness
Foetal alcohol syndrome
Foetal alcohol syndrome
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia
Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy
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Chorionic villus sampling
Amniocentesis text on sticky notes on black background
Amniocentesis
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
Common pregnancy problems
Common pregnancy problems
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Rhesus disease
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Incontinence in pregancy
How to deal with leaking pee in pregnancy and after birth
Pregnant woman sitting on a couch with backache
How to relieve back pain in pregnancy

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