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Losing a loved one is probably one of the most difficult experiences in the world and when that loved one is your unborn baby or your newborn it is even more difficult to face. Unfortunately, pregnancy and infant loss is more common than many people realise and for this reason it is very important that […]

With celebrities like Miranda Kerr, Victoria Beckham and Gisele Bündchen maintaining slim figures during their pregnancies and shedding their baby weight in a few short weeks, it’s no surprise the pressure to be skinny while pregnant is increasing everyday. And now Tracy Anderson has launched The Pregnancy Project, a diet and exercise programme for pregnant […]

One in every 100 women in the U.K. experiences more than three miscarriagesin their lifetime, which causes many women to question their ability to have children and to fear the worst. However, a recent study conducted by doctors at the University of Southampton in the UK and Utrecht in the Netherlands has revealed that there […]

Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is a glucocorticoid or adrenal hormone which has an integral role in your pregnancy. Cortisol, like ACTH, is a stress hormone your body produces in reaction to none other than stress. Cortisol is always present in your body and steadily increases throughout your pregnancy as it is a process that […]

The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), or thyrotropin, is an important pregnancy hormone that is responsible for the stimulation of your thyroid gland. It is produced in your pituitary gland and its levels during pregnancy depend on the levels of hCG and estrogen in your blood. TSH levels are highest during the first trimester of your […]

Amniocentesis, also known as an Amniotic Fluid Test (AFT), is a diagnostic test usually undertaken between week 15 and week 20 of pregnancy, though it can be taken as early as week 11. It is a test in which about 20 mL of your amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is used to examine the […]

What is egg quality? All women have a fixed number of eggs in their body, which are released during ovulation and which can be fertilised by a sperm in order to create a baby. Many people believe that how many eggyou have is important, however, this is one of those situations in which quality is […]

Multiple births are usually considered high-risk pregnancies, but this doesn’t mean your pregnancy will be unenjoyable. However, we have a compiled a list of the possible complications you may expect so that you can speak with your physician about all of the steps you can take to lower your risks and enjoy a healthy pregnancy. […]