Pregnancy

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period has finished?Can I find out the sex of my baby?What is the umbilical cord?What is the placenta?What is the amniotic sac?How much weight will I put on during my pregnancy?Am I pregnant?Before you get pregnantWhen am I most fertile during my cycle?Can I get IVF treatment on the NHS?How can I tell when I’m ovulating?How can I improve my chances of becoming a dad?How long does it usually take to get pregnant?How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant?Can I take anti-malaria medication if I'm pregnant?What is preconception care?Can I take anti-malaria medication if I'm trying for a baby?Food and drink during pregnancyWhy should I avoid some foods during pregnancy?How can I avoid food poisoning during pregnancy?Should I limit caffeine during pregnancy?Are hard cheeses safe to eat during pregnancy?Can I eat shellfish during pregnancy?Should pregnant and breastfeeding women avoid some types of fish?Can I eat soya products during pregnancy?Why can't I eat soft cheeses during pregnancy?Is it safe to eat sushi during pregnancy?Can I eat smoked fish and cold meats during pregnancy?Can I eat cooked brie and blue cheese during pregnancy?Is it safe to eat goats' cheese during pregnancy?Health during pregnancyWhy should I avoid some foods during pregnancy?Can I have sex during pregnancy?What are pelvic floor exercises?Is my baby at risk if I’m pregnant and have diabetes?Can I have a cervical screening test during pregnancy?Can I have an X-ray if I'm pregnant?What are the health risks of smoking?How can I avoid food poisoning during pregnancy?Should I limit caffeine during pregnancy?Infections during pregnancyCan HIV be passed to an unborn baby in pregnancy or through breastfeeding?Can thrush harm my baby during pregnancy?What are the risks of genital herpes during pregnancy?Can rubella (german measles) harm my baby during pregnancy?Can measles harm my baby during pregnancy?Can mumps harm my baby during pregnancy?What are the risks of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?Can cytomegalovirus (CMV) harm my baby during pregnancy?What are the risks of chickenpox during pregnancy?What are the risks of shingles during pregnancy?What are the risks of hand, foot and mouth disease during pregnancy?What are the risks of slapped cheek syndrome during pregnancy?What are the risks of group B streptococcus (GBS) infection during pregnancy?What are the risks of MRSA during pregnancy?Can I get chickenpox more than once?Why are pregnant women at higher risk of flu complications?Is my unborn baby at risk of early-onset group B streptococcus (GBS) infection?What are the risks of clostridium difficile (C. diff) during pregnancy?How are chickenpox and shingles connected?How do you catch chickenpox?How is chickenpox treated during pregnancy?What if I'm pregnant and I haven't had chickenpox?What should I do if I'm pregnant and I've been near someone with chickenpox?Why shouldn't I change cat litter during pregnancy?What are the risks of scarlet fever during pregnancy?How can I avoid food poisoning during pregnancy?Lifestyle and pregnancyWhy should pregnant women avoid sheep during the lambing season?Is it safe to use hair dye when I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?Is it safe to use fake tan during pregnancy?Are sunbeds safe to use during pregnancy?How much weight will I put on during my pregnancy?Is it safe to use a sauna or jacuzzi if I'm pregnant?Can paint fumes affect my unborn baby? Medicines, vaccinations and supplementsWhy do I need folic acid in pregnancy?Can I take hay fever medicine during pregnancy?Are complementary therapies safe during pregnancy?Can I take cod liver oil supplements when I’m pregnant?Can I take paracetamol when I'm pregnant?Can I take ibuprofen when I'm pregnant?Can I take paracetamol while I'm breastfeeding?Can I take hay fever medicine if I'm breastfeeding?Can I take ibuprofen while I’m breastfeeding?Can I take anti-malaria medication if I'm pregnant?Can I have vaccinations if I'm pregnant?Can I take anti-malaria medication if I'm trying for a baby?Pregnancy services and benefitsWhere can I get abortion advice?Are pregnant women entitled to free NHS prescriptions? Am I entitled to extra benefits if I’m having twins?Am I entitled to any pregnancy benefits?Are pregnant women entitled to free NHS dental treatment?Pregnancy testsHow soon can I do a pregnancy test?How accurate are home pregnancy tests?Problems and symptomsWhat causes bleeding during pregnancy?Is it normal to have vaginal discharge during pregnancy?When will my periods return after a miscarriage?Is my baby at risk if I’m pregnant and have diabetes?When is it safe to have sex after a miscarriage?How long does it usually take to get pregnant?Travel and pregnancyIs it safe to fly while pregnant?Can I have travel vaccinations during pregnancy?Can I take anti-malaria medication if I'm pregnant?Can I take anti-malaria medication if I'm trying for a baby?Twins and multiple pregnancyAm I entitled to extra benefits if I’m having twins?Do twins run in families?Your labour, the birth and your babyCan I take cough and cold remedies while I'm breastfeeding?How long do babies carry their mother's immunity?When will my periods start again after pregnancy?Is it safe to breastfeed if I have diarrhoea and vomiting?What is the placenta?My baby has oral thrush. Can it affect me if I'm breastfeeding?How soon can I use tampons after giving birth?What complications can affect the placenta? More about: pregnancy Pregnancy and baby guideNational Childbirth Trust: pregnancy and childbirthVideo: giving birth at home or at the birth centreVideo: antenatal classesFoods to avoid when you're pregnant NHS Choices information Choices e-newsletters Your pages Site policiesTerms and conditionsEditorial policyComments policySyndicationPrivacy policyCookies policyLinks policyAccessibility Sitemap Other NHS sitesMy NHSNHS ScotlandNHS Northern IrelandNHS WalesNHS JobsHealth CareersDepartment of HealthNHS England About the NHSThe NHS in EnglandAbout NHS servicesNHS Friends and Family TestQuality accountsNHS e-Referral ServiceFind authorities and trustsHealthwatch EnglandThe NHS complaints procedure Other channelsFollow us on TwitterFacebookYouTubeVideo libraryLinks library Other LanguagesVisit our language section for more health websites in foreign languages. 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