Pregnancy

Follow the links below to find information on pregnancy, the health of pregnant women and their unborn children. 

Updated September 2011

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Title:   Pregnancy - week by week
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The length of the average pregnancy (gestation) is counted as 40 weeks, starting from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period. The unborn baby's development can be followed week by week throughout the pregnancy.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Epilepsy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Children and young people with epilepsy can usually do the same things as other people, with some safeguards for some activities.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   The last 3 months - the third trimester
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During this last 3 months of pregnancy, you may be worried or anxious about labour and wish for the time before the birth to go quickly.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   The first 3 months - the first trimester
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   During the first 12 weeks or 3 months of your pregnancy, you will usually only put on about 1 or 2 kilos, or possibly less if you have morning sickness.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Domestic violence and pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Domestic violence is the most common form of assault. Women are most at risk of violence in their own home. Physical violence from your partner is against the law.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Adoption and foster care
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When a woman finds out that she is pregnant, there are many issues to consider. If the pregnancy is unplanned or unwanted, there are extra pressures which sometimes mean that the parents consider adoption or fostering for their child.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Survivors of child sexual abuse
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many women have experienced sexual abuse as a child. While some women have no long term effects others may experience a significant impact on many parts of their lives including pregnancy, birth and mothering.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Pregnancy options counselling
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Not every woman who finds out she is pregnant is thrilled with the news. Some women may feel scared or confused.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Pregnancy after rape or unwanted sex
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If your pregnancy is the result of a rape, you will have many different issues and feelings that you need to work through. It is very important to get professional help to support you through this difficult time.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Second baby
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A new baby arriving in the family brings big changes for everyone, particularly for your other child.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Emotional health - your feelings and worries
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Pregnancy will certainly be an interesting 9 months of your life - you may have many reasons for happiness, and usually some extra things to worry about too.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Morning sickness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) is a common problem, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   How will you feed your baby?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Before the birth of your baby, you need to consider how you are going to feed your baby. To be able to make the best decision for you and your baby it is a good idea to find out as much as you can during your pregnancy.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Early signs of pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If your period doesn't arrive when expected (amenorrhoea) you may be pregnant. There are some other things that could cause you to miss your period, such as illness, stress, shock or strenuous exercise, but the most common cause, if you are sexually active, is pregnancy.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Conception
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Pregnancy begins when an egg (ovum) is released from your ovary about midway between menstrual periods, and is fertilised by a male cell (sperm).
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Pregnancy and work
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   It is up to you when you tell your employer that you are pregnant. Many women prefer to do this before they start to look pregnant.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Pregnancy week by week
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This section describes week by week the way that your baby develops during your pregnancy.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Confirming your pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   As soon as you think you could be pregnant, you should check to find out if you are. There are several ways to find out if you are in fact pregnant.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Mercury in fish
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Mercury is often found in fish. Developing fetuses and young children are more vulnerable to the effects of mercury, which may cause developmental delays. Pregnant women are advised to be selective about the type and amount of fish they eat during pregnancy. Fish that contain higher levels of mercury include shark (flake), ray, swordfish, barramundi, gemfish, orange roughy, ling and southern bluefin tuna.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Malaria
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Malaria is an infection characterised by fever, shivering, chills and anaemia. It is caused by species of the Plasmodium parasite, passed on via the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Central or South America are at risk. In malarial areas, avoid mosquito bites by wearing long, loose clothing, using insect repellents and avoiding outdoors at dusk and dawn.
Date:   Jul 2011

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