Why exercise during pregnancy? Some women wish to exercise during pregnancy because they were doing regular exercise before they became pregnant and wish to continue. Other women who have not done regular exercise before, see pregnancy as a good time to start a regular exercise program. EFFECTS ON THE MOTHER OF EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY Cardiovascular
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Methods of pain relief childbirth Pain varies enormously from person to person, and labour to labour. The technique of pain relief that best keeps you comfortable and able to cope is the one best suited for you. Who needs an epidural? Epidural anaestthesia is the most significant advance in the relief of pain during labour. Many
Read moreWhat is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the cavity of the uterus. It is most commonly found in the ovaries (chocolate cyst), fallopian tubes, tissues that hold the uterus in place and outer wall of the uterus. Rarely, it may be found in the other body sites such as the lungs,
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A hysteroscopy is an examination of the inside of the womb (uterus). This is done using a hysteroscope, a narrow telescope about the size of a drinking straw, which can be passed through the cervix (neck of the womb) so that the gynaecologist can see into the uterus. A tiny video camera will be fitted
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