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Pregnancy Information

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Use our Pregnancy Guide to find information on stages of pregnancy, physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, pregnancy symptoms, diet and exercise during pregnancy.

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Body Changes During Pregnancy

All changes in your body during pregnancy are associated with or caused by hormones. These changes are necessary to enable you to nurture your baby, prepare your body for labour, develop your breasts for breastfeeding and lay down stores of fat to produce calories for the production of breastmilk




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Childbirth Choices

It is never too early to start thinking about your options for labour. Knowing what to expect and how you would like things to proceed will help make childbirth a more satisfying experience. Usually, labour choices such as the decisions of whether to have a hospital or home birth, which method of pain relief to have and who you want with you at the birth are up to you



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Medication in Pregnancy

During pregnancy everything you take into your body passes to your baby through the placenta so it is wise to avoid taking any medications unless absolutely necessary.


Pregnancy Health


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Your first antenatal visit

When your pregnancy is confirmed you will need to prepare for parenthood and ensuring that you remain physically and emotionally well throughout pregnancy is of the utmost importance.

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Genetic Counselling

Genetics is the study of inherited disorders, some of which may be passed on through families.
Genetic counsellors or clinical geneticists are doctors who specialise in understanding and recognising genetic disorders.
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Dental Care During Pregnancy

Along with a healthy diet and folic acid supplements, looking after your teeth and gums should be a routine part of preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Poor oral health, can affect your general health and that of your baby.