Some Common Pregnancy Problems
These are some of the things that you can expect during your pregnancy. What to look for Your pregnancy is divided into three sections or trimesters: from the start of your last period to week 14; weeks... [Read More]
Miscarriage
Quite a high percentage of early pregnancies miscarry. It can occur when you do not realize it – you may think your period was abnormally heavy. This is often nature’s way of rejecting an... [Read More]
Infertility
Infertility unfortunately can affect many couples trying to conceive a baby. It is the inability to conceive a child after a year or more of sexual intercourse without contraception. What to look for If... [Read More]
Whooping Cough
This is a highly infectious bacterial disease characterised by a strange ‘whoop’ sound upon coughing. What to look for a runny nose, cough, mild fever and loss of appetite. conjunctivitis spasms... [Read More]
Wheezing
What to look for a whistling sound and laboured breathing. Wheezing usually occurs in hayfever sufferers, respiratory infections, bronchitis or emphysema and asthma. Less commonly people... [Read More]
Wind
Wind is a build up of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines which can cause cramps and discomfort. What to look for abdominal bloating and pain. belching. flatulence Gas is a normal part... [Read More]
Uterine Cancer
This is cancer of the uterus or the uterine linings – the endometrium. What to look for… Uterine cancer causes no symptoms at onset. They will usually become noticeable as the malignancy... [Read More]
Uterine Problems
What to look for heavy irregular bleeding, with pain in the lower abdomen or back. difficulty urinating and moving bowels, incontinence, backaches. bleeding between periods. chronic, abnormal... [Read More]
Vaginal Problems
These are problems that occur in the vagina (a part of the female reproductive system connected to the cervix). What to look for your vulva is swollen and itchy. you have white areas on... [Read More]
Varicose Veins
These are veins that are swollen, lengthened and obvious just below the skin. What to look for prominent dark blue veins, especially in the legs and feet. your legs may ache Varicose veins are... [Read More]