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Category Archives: Pregnancy

Short messages on Pregnancy from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
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18
Jan

What support can I get after a miscarriage? share

Advice and support is available after a miscarriage from hospital counselling services and charity groups. You can contact Miscarriage Association (01924 200799) for support.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
17
Jan

Miscarriage is never anyone's fault share

It is important to know that, whatever the cause, miscarriage is never anyone’s fault. If a miscarriage is going to happen, there is very little that anyone can do to stop it.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
16
Jan

How might I feel after a miscarriage? share

A miscarriage can be an emotionally and physically draining experience. You may feel shocked, distressed, angry or just numb after having a miscarriage. You may feel guilty, wondering whether your miscarriage was caused by anything you did or did not do.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
05
Nov

Who do I talk to about a miscarriage? share

If a miscarriage is confirmed, you’ll need to talk to your doctor or nurse about the options for the management of the end of the pregnancy.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
04
Nov

What happens if I have symptoms of a miscarriage? share

If you have the symptoms of a miscarriage, you’ll usually be referred to a hospital for tests. In most cases, an ultrasound scan can determine whether the pregnancy is ongoing or you’re having a miscarriage.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
28
Oct

A miscarriage is usually a one-off event share

For most women, a miscarriage is a one-off event and they go on to have a successful pregnancy in the future. Most women are able to have a healthy pregnancy after a miscarriage, even in cases of recurrent miscarriages.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
27
Oct

What are the signs of a miscarriage? share

The main sign of a miscarriage is vaginal bleeding, which may be followed by cramping and pain in your lower abdomen. However, light vaginal bleeding is quite common during the first 12 weeks and doesn’t necessarily mean you’re having a miscarriage.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
15
Oct

What causes a miscarriage? share

There are probably many reasons why a miscarriage may happen, although the cause isn’t usually identified. The majority aren’t caused by anything the mother has done.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
14
Oct

What is a "miscarriage"? share

If a pregnancy ends before the 24th week, it is known as a miscarriage. Miscarriages are quite common in the first three months of pregnancy and around one in five confirmed pregnancies ends this way.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy
16
Apr

Fertility returns 3 weeks after giving birth share

You can get pregnant even if you are breastfeeding your baby, and before your periods have restarted. If you are having sex and you don’t want to get pregnant you should start using contraception from three weeks after your baby is born, even if you are breastfeeding.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Pregnancy, Sexual health and Safety
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