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  • Molar pregnancy

    A molar pregnancy is when there's a problem with a fertilised egg, which means a baby and a placenta do not develop the way they should after conception. A molar pregnancy will not be able to survive.

  • Ectopic pregnancy

    An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Treatment

    Unfortunately, the baby cannot be saved in an ectopic pregnancy. Treatment is usually needed to remove the pregnancy before it grows too large.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms

    Read about the main signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, including vaginal bleeding, tummy pain and pain in the tip of your shoulder.

  • Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.

  • Type 1 diabetes – Pregnancy and giving birth

    Find out about getting pregnant and giving birth if you have type 1 diabetes.

  • Your post-pregnancy body

    Tips and exercises to help you get back into shape after birth. Includes advice on diastasis recti (separated stomach muscles), how to ease back pain and safe exercises for the pelvic floor and stomach.

  • Losing your partner or child in pregnancy

    Information and advice about coping with grief after the death of a child or partner soon after giving birth.

  • Crohn's disease – Living with – NHS

    Information and advice about living with Crohn's disease, including diet and lifestyle advice, pharmacy medicines, vaccinations and pregnancy and contraception.

  • Stillbirth

    Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.