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Complications during pregnancy

Anaemia in pregnancy

During pregnancy, some people become anaemic, which means they have too few red blood cells in their body. Diet and supplements can help.

Bleeding during pregnancy

Bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common, however you should always contact your midwife or doctor immediately if it happens to you.

Gestational diabetes

Learn about the causes, risk factors and potential complications of gestational diabetes, when during pregnancy it occurs, and how it can be managed.

Itching during pregnancy

Mild itching is common in pregnancy, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregna...

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women usually during the second half of pregnancy or immediately after delivery.

Having a small baby

Most babies born with a lower birthweight than average are normal and healthy, but some may be affected by foetal growth restriction.

Severe vomiting during pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum)

Many pregnant women have morning sickness during their pregnancy, but some experience excessive nausea and vomiting.

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