iugr – intrauterine growth retardation

IUGR stands for Intrauterine Growth Retardation. Very simply it means that the fetus (your baby) is not Read more

Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks

Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks – What can I do to prevent stretch marks?
To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy a lot depends on your skin elasticity and Read more

heart disease and pregnancy

Pregnancy adds approximately 50% extra load to a pregnant women’s heart. If a woman has a Read more

high blood pressure during pregnancy

Hypertension or high blood pressure can cause problems for both mother and her unborn Read more

what is the average weight of a woman before and after pregnancy ?

The average weight of a woman before pregnancy is 164.7 Lbs or just under 75 Kgs (note that this is the average weight of a woman in the USA and does not Read more

pregnancy and heartburn

Heartburn and pregnancy often go hand in hand. Thats not to say that you will have heartburn if you are pregnant, or you won’t have heartburn if you are not pregnant. It is just more likely to happen during pregnancy or lets say its a “common occurance” during pregnancy.

Heartburn can be considered a symptom of pregnancy but Read more

HIV and pregnancy – what happens if I have HIV and get pregnant

Infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), one of the world’s most fatal diseases. A woman who is infected with HIV may pass the virus to her baby either during pregnancy, labour and delivery or through Read more

SLE and pregnancy

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. If you suffer from SLE it is important to seek pre-conception advice. Although research indicates that if the disease is in remission pregnancy outcomes are good, SLE can sometimes result in: Read more

Kidney disease and pregnancy

Chronic renal (kidney) disease

If you suffer from a long-term renal problem it is important that you seek pre conception advice before becoming pregnant. A pregnant woman with pre-existing renal disease is considered to be at high risk of Read more

Thyroid problems and pregnancy – hyperthyroidism

Thyroid problems – Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

Hyperthyroidism occurs in approximately 0.2% of pregnancies. Poorly controlled hyperthyroidism is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery and low-birth weight. If you suffer from hyperthyroidism you will be (may be) prescribed an Read more

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