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Health problems in pregnancy

You might develop some minor ailments during your pregnancy. These are common and are usually harmless to you and your baby. Some people develop more serious conditions which need to be carefully monitored. Your antenatal team will look after you and make sure you and your baby always get the care you need.

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Common problems in pregnancy

Minor ailments that develop during pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy

When a fertilised egg develops outside the womb

Health conditions before pregnancy

Managing pre-existing health conditions during pregnancy

Health conditions that develop during pregnancy

Managing health conditions that develop during pregnancy

Miscarriage

When you lose your baby before 24 weeks

Pre-eclampsia

A complication of pregnancy that primarily affects your blood pressure

When pregnancy goes wrong

What can cause the loss of a baby and where to get support if this happens to you

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