Pregnancy
Symptoms, scans, appointments, and what to ask at each stage.
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Symptoms, scans, appointments, and what to ask at each stage.
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- I'm 5 months pregnant and since last night I have fever with body pain. Dengue is going around in our area. What should I do? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Please see a doctor today. Fever in pregnancy should always be checked, because infections such as dengue, malaria, typhoid, flu or a urine infection can affect both you and the baby, and some need specific treatment. During dengue season, a blood test early helps your doctor… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- What are the signs of a miscarriage, and what actually happens if I go to the hospital? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person The most common signs of miscarriage are vaginal bleeding, which can range from spotting to heavy bleeding with clots, and cramping pain in the lower belly or back. Some women pass tissue. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all and a scan shows the pregnancy has stopped… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- How many scans will I have, and what is each one actually looking for? Editorially reviewed A typical schedule is a dating scan in the first trimester, an anomaly scan around 18 to 21 weeks, and growth scans in the third trimester if there is a reason. The dating scan confirms how many weeks you are and how many babies; the anomaly scan checks the structure of the baby… Reviewed 26 Sept 2026· English
- What is actually safe in pregnancy — work, travel, exercise, sex? Editorially reviewed For most uncomplicated pregnancies: ordinary work is fine, travel is fine, exercise is encouraged rather than merely allowed, and sex is safe. The common advice to stop all of these is not based on evidence, and stopping them has its own costs — income, fitness, sleep and… Reviewed 26 Sept 2026· English
- How much sickness in pregnancy is normal, and when is it too much? Editorially reviewed Nausea and vomiting affect most pregnancies in the first months and usually settle by around the middle of the second trimester. It is unpleasant and it is not a sign anything is wrong. Small frequent meals, keeping fluids going in sips, and avoiding smells that set it off are… Reviewed 26 Sept 2026· English
- The baby is moving less than usual. Should I wait and see? Editorially reviewed No. Reduced or changed movements is the one thing every maternity service asks you to call about straight away, at any hour, however many times it has happened before. You will not be wasting anybody's time — they would much rather check. There is no set number of movements to… Reviewed 25 Sept 2026· English
- I have been told I have gestational diabetes. What does that mean for me and the baby? Editorially reviewed It means your body is not keeping blood sugar in the usual range during pregnancy. It is common, it is usually managed with diet, monitoring and sometimes medication, and most women who have it go on to have healthy babies — but it does need managing, because uncontrolled levels… Reviewed 25 Sept 2026· English
- I am bleeding a little in early pregnancy. Does that mean I am losing it? Editorially reviewed Not necessarily — light bleeding in the first weeks is common and many of those pregnancies continue normally. It is still a reason to be assessed rather than to wait and see, because the causes range from harmless to urgent and they cannot be told apart from the amount of blood. Reviewed 25 Sept 2026· English
- What actually happens at the first antenatal appointment, and what should I take? Editorially reviewed Mostly talking, and it takes longer than later visits. Expect questions about your periods, past pregnancies, illnesses, medicines and family history; blood pressure, weight and height; a set of blood tests and a urine test; and a discussion about scans. An internal examination… Reviewed 25 Sept 2026· English
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