Pregnancy scares

It’s easy to worry about every twinge, but we’ll explain any pains and niggles, as well as what to do if it’s something more serious.

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Miscarriage misdiagnosed in around 400 cases of pregnancy a year
Miscarriage misdiagnosed in 400 cases a year

Miscarriage explained
Honest and reassuring guide to the questions raised by miscarriage

Devastating news for Kelly Brook

What causes recurrent miscarriage?
Could Hughes Syndrome be the reason for your miscarriages?

Groin pain in pregnancy
What could be the reasons for groin and abdominal pain while you're pregnant?

What causes premature birth?
One in 13 births in England and Wales are preterm. What causes premature birth?

What is an incompetent cervix?
An incompetent cervix can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. What causes it?

Pre-eclampsia
What is it and what are the warning signs?

I had an ovarian cyst
New mum Claire Cornock tells how having a cyst on her ovary affected her pregnancy - and her baby.

Premature birth: the warning signs
Symptoms that could indicate you're going to give birth before 36 weeks.

Losing a baby - how to cope?
Losing a baby is one of the most devastating experiences you will ever have to cope with.

Stillbirth and neonatal death
The tragedy of stillbirth and death of a newborn baby is an upsetting subject but having the facts can help.

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What’s the right age to have a baby?

16-25

25-34

35-40

40+