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High blood pressure in pregnancy
High blood pressure in pregnancy is common and usually disappears after birth. It can signal a serious condition called pre-eclampsia.
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Low blood pressure during pregnancy
It’s common in pregnancy for your blood pressure to drop slightly at first, before rising to pre-pregnancy levels by the time your baby is born.
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Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can happen in pregnancy, causing high blood pressure. Read about the symptoms and treatment of pre-eclampsia.
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Complications during pregnancy
Some women will experience complications such as bleeding, itching high blood pressure or severe vomiting during pregnancy that will require treatment.
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Swelling during pregnancy
Swollen ankles and feet are very common during pregnancy. Learn how to help relieve some of the discomfort and know whether any symptoms are serious.
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Pre-existing diabetes and pregnancy
If you have type 1 or 2 diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels before and during pregnancy is important for you and your baby’s health.
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Checkups, scans and tests during pregnancy
Handy infographic that shows what you can expect and what you might be offered at each antenatal appointment during your pregnancy.
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Checkups, tests and scans available during your pregnancy
Antenatal care includes several checkups, tests and scans, some of which are offered to women as a normal part of antenatal care in Australia.
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Sepsis during pregnancy and after childbirth
Sepsis is a life-threatening response that your body has to infection. Sepsis in pregnancy or after childbirth is a medical emergency.
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What is a higher risk pregnancy?
A higher risk pregnancy means that you or your baby have more of a chance of problems during pregnancy. Learn what this means for you and your baby.
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