Headaches during pregnancy
Headaches can come in many forms. It can affect any area of the head, face and / or neck. It can occur as a migraine, tension-type headache, or cluster headache.…
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Swelling (oedema) during pregnancy
Oedema or swelling is the collection of fluid in certain areas in the body. In pregnancy this is usually in the lower legs, ankles and feet and can often also…
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Abdominal Separation (belly gap, diastasis Recti, DRAM)
Diastasis recti, or rectus abdominis diastasis, is when a gap of 3 cm or greater forms between the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscle. The distance between the right…
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Stretch Marks (striae distensae) from pregnancy
Stretch marks are a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. They appear as coloured streaks and are common in pregnancy, particularly in the last…
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Shin Pains in pregnancy
Shin pains, shin splints (or medial tibial stress syndrome) are common in pregnancy. The pain is often on the inside of the shin and worse with activity. Symptoms: Pain…
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Varicose Veins in pregnancy
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. Symptoms: Swollen and enlarged veins that are blue or dark purple in colour, often…
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Foot pain (plantar fasciitis) during or after pregnancy
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the band of tissue that spans the bottom of your foot (from heel to toes). Symptoms: Increased pain first thing in the morning. Tenderness…
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Hip Pain during pregnancy
Hip pain can come in many forms, especially during pregnancy. The hip joint itself sits deep within your upper thigh (roughly below where your fingers land, when you put your…
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Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Pelvic girdle pain is any pain that arises from your pelvis. The pain can be in the back or front and be one side or both. Symptoms: Pain can…
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Groin pain / SPD (Synthesis Pubis Dysfunction)
Synthesis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) is the increased movement at the pubic joint which is usually associated with pain centrally and into the groin, on one or both sides, SPD is…
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