Pregnancy & Support
Pregnancy Health & Symptoms
Calm, evidence-informed guidance on common pregnancy symptoms, conditions, appointments and when to seek help.
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Anaemia in pregnancy
Learn about anaemia in pregnancy, including common symptoms, iron deficiency, blood tests, treatment options, diet and when to seek medical advice.
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Can you dye your hair while pregnant?
Can you dye your hair while pregnant? Learn what NHS guidance says about hair dye, highlights, timing, patch tests and reducing exposure during pregnancy.
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Can you fly while pregnant?
Can you fly while pregnant? Learn what NHS and RCOG guidance says about timing, airline rules, long flights, blood clots and planning your trip.
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Can you go in a hot tub while pregnant?
Can you go in a hot tub while pregnant? Learn why NHS guidance advises caution around hot tubs, overheating and fainting, plus when to seek advice.
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Can you have sex while pregnant?
Can you have sex while pregnant? Learn when sex is usually considered safe, when you may be advised to avoid it, and when to contact your maternity team.
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Gestational diabetes
A calm guide to gestational diabetes, including symptoms, testing, blood sugar monitoring, pregnancy care, possible complications and follow-up.
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High blood pressure in pregnancy
Learn what high blood pressure in pregnancy can mean, how it is monitored, its link with pre-eclampsia and which warning signs need urgent care.
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe pregnancy sickness. Learn about symptoms, dehydration, assessment, treatment and when to seek medical advice.
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Morning sickness
Morning sickness can happen at any time of day. Learn what pregnancy nausea can feel like, what may help, treatment options and when to seek advice.
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Pre-eclampsia
Learn what pre-eclampsia is, the warning signs to know, how it is diagnosed and monitored, and when symptoms during or after pregnancy need urgent care.
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Pregnancy Health
A calm guide to pregnancy health, covering antenatal care, symptoms, medicines, mental wellbeing, vaccinations and when to seek medical advice.
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Round ligament pain
Round ligament pain can cause sharp aches in pregnancy. Learn what it may feel like, why it happens, what can help and when to seek medical advice.
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Sciatica during pregnancy
Sciatica during pregnancy can cause pain, tingling or numbness down a leg. Learn about symptoms, support options and when to seek medical advice.
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Sex during pregnancy
Sex during pregnancy is usually safe, but some situations need extra care. Learn what may change, when to avoid sex and when to seek medical advice.