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What is Pregnancy?
If you suspect that you are pregnant, or have taken a home pregnancy test which confirms that you are pregnant, you should arrange to see your GP or midwife straight away. This is to ensure that you receive all the necessary advice and support you need, as early as possible. Midwives may be based at your GP's surgery, a local hospital or midwife unit.
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Also known as Pregnancies, Gestation
Pregnancy information from trusted sources:
Pregnancy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, inside the womb of a female. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple ... Read more on
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CDC - Pregnancy - NCBDDD
What Should You Know? If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant there are steps you can take for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. ... Read more on
www.cdc.gov
Pregnancy
So you're going to have a baby! Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start. You need to have regular visits with your healthcare provider. These prenatal care visits are very important for your baby and yourself. Some things you might do when you are pregnant could hurt your baby, such as smoking or drinking. Some medicines can also be a problem, even ones that a doctor prescribed. You will need to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet. In early pregnancy, you may get morning sickness, or nausea. You may also be tired and need more rest. Read more on
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Antenatal care
The care you receive from your GP, midwife, and other health professionals is known as antenatal care.
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Avoiding problems
There are a number of things that you can do during your pregnancy to lower the risk of problems occurring, and help keep you and your baby healthy.
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Complications
It is common for pregnant women to experience several of the following conditions...
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Symptoms
Some signs and symptoms to look for if you believe you might be pregnant include
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