Dr Clare Tower’s 5 things to know about diabetes in pregnancy: Diabetes in pregnancy is common, up to 1 in 10 pregnancies will develop it. Some women are known to be at higher risk and will be offered a test, called a GTT to screen for this. The screen is usually done at around 26-28 […]
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Dr Clare Tower’s 5 things to know  Blood pressure is measured each time you see a midwife or doctor during pregnancy  The main reason blood pressure is checked is to screen for pre-eclampsia, which is a complication of pregnancy where BP is high.  Blood pressure usually falls slightly during the first half
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Dr Clare Tower’s 6 things to know: You might need growth scans in pregnancy for lots of reasons. The most common reason is if you are at higher risk of having a baby who grows less than expected. Other reasons include if you had a previous small baby, if you have fibroids or if you
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Dr Clare Tower explores pregnancy scans: when they happen and what they show? 5 things to know about routine scans in pregnancy: Ultrasound scans are used to screen your baby during pregnancy. If you are not at increased risk of complications, you will typically have two ultrasound scans on the NHS during pregnancy. Ultrasounds use
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Dr Clare Tower’s 5 things to know about PAPP-A: 1. It is a protein made by the placenta 2. Low levels are associated with placental complications, such as poor growth in the baby, high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia) and stillbirth. 3. Most women with a low PAPP-A do not get these complications, as it is just a risk rather
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Screening for Down’s syndrome – what is it and should I get screened? 7 things to know about Down’s syndrome screening in pregnancy:
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I have been told I need a ‘GTT’ – what on earth is that and what is it for? 5 things to know:
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