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What is NIPT? And should I have it?
Once you’re pregnant, life is suddenly a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety and queasiness – and tests. All sorts of tests for all sorts of things, it seems. And one of the newest antenatal tests...
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Combined screening test for Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndrome
As part of your routine NHS pregnancy care, you will be asked if you’d like to have the combined screening test for Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes. What are these syndromes exactly?All 3...
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20 week anomaly scan: here’s what to expect
Your mid-pregnancy ‘anomaly’ ultrasound scan is your 2nd routine NHS pregnancy scan. It usually happens at about 20 weeks into your pregnancy, and takes a really detailed look at your baby and your...
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Tiredness in pregnancy
One of the most common mum-to-be complaints is fatigue and exhaustion. It can often feel like no matter how long you sleep, you still feel zonked and lethargic So why does it happen and is there...
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12 week pregnancy dating scan: here’s what to expect
Your 12-week ultrasound scan is the 1st of the 2 routine pregnancy scans you’re offered on the NHS. It’s officially known as the ‘dating scan’ because it’s used to pinpoint your baby’s due date. It’s...
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Aching legs in pregnancy
If your legs feel like lead while you’re pregnant, you’re not alone; over half of us suffer with aching and tired legs in pregnancy. “The aches happen due to increased blood volume and because your...
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41 early signs and pregnancy symptoms – before you’ve taken a pregnancy test
There are an astonishing number of very early signs that you might be pregnant, so we’ve compiled the most common symptoms by talking to fertility experts, midwives and obstetricians, analysing the...
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Boy or girl: can my pregnancy scan be wrong?
Can you always trust your ultrasound scan results when it comes to the sex of your baby? The simple answer is no. That’s right, girl/boy predictions done by expert sonographers are not correct 100% of...
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Pregnancy healthy diet plan – for super-tired mums-to-be
Feeling tired is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms and something so many mums-to-be experience. In fact it’s so common we even have a name for it at MadeForMums – ‘preghaustion’. “Your body...
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Pregnancy foods that are high in iron
If you’re currently pregnant you may be aware that you need to make sure you are getting enough iron. “Iron is needed for making a protein called haemoglobin in both your own and your growing baby’s...
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8 common car seat safety mistakes: are you doing any of these?
Car seats are all about safety – and yet, it’s remarkably easy to get things wrong when it comes to installing the seat or fixing your child inside it. In fact, there are certain mistakes that many...
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12 of the best educational resources to keep your child learning while school...
Schools out, sadly not for summer this time, but something much more serious. All of us are going to have the kids at home for the foreseeable future. But just because there is no school, it doesn’t...
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20 week anomaly scan: here’s what to expect
Your mid-pregnancy ‘anomaly’ ultrasound scan is your 2nd routine NHS pregnancy scan. It usually happens at about 20 weeks into your pregnancy, and takes a really detailed look at your baby and your...
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6 nuts you SHOULD eat in pregnancy
It’s understandable if nuts are one of those foods you may not be quite sure about eating now that you’re pregnant. Over on our forum there are so many mums that are quite rightly confused as to...
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When and how to move your baby from a bottle to a cup
If your baby’s used to feeding from a bottle (we know not all babies are, and that the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and then continuing...
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Can teething cause a fever?
According to many parents a fussy, cranky and drooling baby can all be classic signs that your little one may be teething. They might also be off their food, have flushed cheeks and just be generally...
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Signs and symptoms of fever in babies and children
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update If your child is very unwell, call your GP surgery, call 111, use the online 111 service or look on the NHS website for advice. For urgent medical help or if your child...
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How to treat a fever in babies and young children
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update If your child is very unwell, call your GP surgery, call 111, use the online 111 service or look on the NHS website for advice. For urgent medical help or if your child...
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8 common car seat safety mistakes: are you doing any of these?
Car seats are all about safety – and yet, it’s remarkably easy to get things wrong when it comes to installing the seat or fixing your child inside it. In fact, there are certain mistakes that many...
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41 early signs and pregnancy symptoms – before you’ve taken a pregnancy test
There are an astonishing number of very early signs that you might be pregnant, so we’ve compiled the most common symptoms by talking to fertility experts, midwives and obstetricians, analysing the...
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