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Pregnancy tests
Find out how a home pregnancy test works, how soon a test will read positive and what to do if your pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant.
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hCG levels
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone that is found in your urine and blood when you're pregnant. Find out more about hCG here.
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Pregnancy at week 5
You may still wonder, at week 5, if you are pregnant, but you can do a pregnancy test the day after you miss a period.
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Early signs of pregnancy
If you have a regular menstrual cycle, the most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Find out some other early signs that you are pregnant.
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Screening for Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder. Find out about the screening and diagnostic tests to detect the condition before your baby is born.
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Molar pregnancy
A molar pregnancy is a rare type of pregnancy loss. Find out more about the symptoms, treatment, monitoring and available support.
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Pregnancy at weeks 1 to 4
When you conceive, your body’s hormone levels change, but you may not notice any signs that you’re pregnant yet.
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Bleeding during pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is relatively common, but you should always seek medical attention immediately if it happens to you.
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Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is when a pregnancy implants outside your womb, usually in a fallopian tube. Read about ectopic pregnancy symptoms and treatment.
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Anatomy of pregnancy and birth
From conception to giving birth, your body goes through many physical changes. Learn what happens to your body during pregnancy and labour.
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