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Diabetes (sugar disease) causes high levels of sugar (glucose) in your blood
Diabetes (sugar disease) causes high levels of sugar (glucose) in your blood.
Emotional stress can happen to any mother and it is not your fault
You are not alone if you feel stressed since you became pregnant. Some mothers feel troubled and guilty for feeling unhappy during their pregnancy. Getting help will make you feel better, and there is a lot of support on offer.
High blood pressure during pregnancy is dangerous
If you are diagnosed with pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), you will need to stay in the hospital so that your blood pressure can be checked often, for your safety and that of your baby.
Watch your sugar levels before and during pregnancy
Did you know that you might have diabetes before you fall pregnant or you could become diabetic during your pregnancy? Visit your clinic to check your sugar levels.
A healthy diet and good exercise can protect your baby
A healthy diet and good exercise can protect your baby’s heart and make your baby healthy in life.
Gentle exercise is important during and after pregnancy
Choose gentle forms of exercise such as swimming, stretching, low-impact dancing, gardening and housework. Brisk walking, jogging or stationary cycling are suitable up until you are six months pregnant.
Monitor weight gain during your pregnancy
You must ensure that you gain the correct amount of weight for your body type during your pregnancy. “Eating for two” is not necessary and could lead to extra weight gain.
The warning signs of TB
There are a number of warning signs that could be an indication that you have contracted tuberculosis (TB).
HIV can be transmitted from HIV-infected women to their babies
HIV can be transmitted from HIV-infected women to their babies. The way this can happen is via transmission to your unborn child during pregnancy or delivery or during breastfeeding.
Global perspective on direct causes of maternal death
The interpretation of the global disease burden has progressively shifted from communicable to non-communicable diseases and from premature death to years lived with disability.