Pregnancy is when one or more babies grow in a woman's womb. It usually lasts for 40 weeks. Making certain lifestyle changes during pregnancy can help reduce the risk of problems and keep the growing baby healthy. 

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The body goes through many changes during pregnancy, and in some cases, these changes can cause new symptoms or conditions. Pregnancy problems include physical symptoms, like backache, morning sickness and constipation, and emotional and mental health problems, like depression.

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This page offers information on some of the more common problems experienced during pregnancy.

Common pregnancy problems

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You can have a healthy pregnancy by staying active, eating a balanced and nutritious diet, and making certain lifestyle changes, such as not smoking or drinking alcohol. 


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Your chances of getting pregant increase if you have sex within a few days of ovulation (when an ovary releases an egg). However, having sex regularly throughout your menstrual cycle will also increase your changes of getting pregnant. Up to 90% of couples manage to get pregnant within 1 year.


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Your chances of getting pregant increase if you have sex within a few days of ovulation (when an ovary releases an egg). However, having sex regularly throughout your menstrual cycle will also increase your changes of getting pregnant. Up to 90% of couples manage to get pregnant within 1 year.

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Abortion, which is also called a termination, is a procedure that ends a pregnancy. An abortion usually involves taking medicines or having a surgical procedure. 


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An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so that it does not result in the birth of a baby. It's also known as a 'termination of pregnancy' or 'termination'.

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After pregnancy, or post-pregnancy, is the time after a person gives birth to a baby. You may notice physical and emotional changes after having a baby. Some people also develop certain medical conditions after pregnancy.

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A miscarriage is losing a pregnancy within the first 23 weeks. A stillbirth is the death of a baby before or during birth. It happens after 24 weeks of pregnancy. 

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A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy that happens during the first 23 weeks.

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It's common to notice a change in your mental health in the period after giving birth (called the postnatal period). For some, this change may be a short-lived low mood, known as the 'baby blues', but for others it may be something ongoing, like postnatal depression. 

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Find everything you need to know about postnatal depression including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

Postnatal depression

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Mental health includes good emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. Poor mental health can lead to feelings like anxiety or stress, as well as mental health conditions, like depression. 


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Discover all you need to know about getting pregnant, staying healthy during your pregnancy, and caring for yourself and your baby after birth. 


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