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Thursday, 8 January, 2009, 00:23 GMT

PREGNANCY

Minor complications of pregnancy
Pregnancy wreaks havoc on the female body: while some women 'bloom' many also experience morning sickness and mood swings.

Serious complications of pregnancy
Most pregnant women only experience the minor complications of pregnancy, but for a minority more serious problems occur.

Pain relief during labour
One of a pregnant woman's greatest concerns is the pain of labour and how to lessen it.

Complications of labour
The majority of babies are born vaginally, but an increasing number are born by Caesarian section.

Breast vs bottle
Health workers are keen to promote the advantages of breastfeeding, but many still prefer to use formula milk.

Diary of a new mother


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