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Thrush during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Changes in the levels of female hormones during pregnancy increase your chances of developing thrush and make it more likely to keep coming back.
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Vaginal discharge during pregnancy
Almost all women have more vaginal discharge in pregnancy as it helps prevent any infections travelling up from the vagina to the womb.
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Childhood rashes - Oral thrush
Oral thrush is a type of fungus infection, very common among babies. It appears as moist, milky-white patches in and around a child's mouth. Usually oral thrush is not serious and can sometimes even go unnoticed.
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Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a procedure that can be done during a vaginal birth. Read about when and why an episiotomy may be needed and recovery.
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Perineal massage
Perineal massage is a technique that can be used during pregnancy to help to stretch the perineum, to reduce the risk of tears when giving birth.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth – vulva
The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia. Learn more about its anatomy and role during pregnancy and labour.
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STIs and pregnancy
If you are pregnant, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause serious problems for you and your baby. See how STIs are diagnosed and treated.
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Itching during pregnancy
Mild itching is common in pregnancy, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a liver condition called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
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