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Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid On this page: … Overview Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms … Overview Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … physical activity will help you to: maintain a healthy body weight, builds stronger muscles control blood pressure … and take the stairs whenever possible. Plan breaks during the day to stretch or go for a walk or a quick bike …
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… Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body On this page: Overview Overview As … know the proper names of the sex organs and how the body changes during puberty. They should understand how babies are …
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Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain On this page: … at first and then spread across the pelvis. Severe cramps during pregnancy, with or without heavy bleeding, may be a … pass large blood clots or grey or pink tissue. Belly pain during later pregnancy, especially close to delivery, can be …
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Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: … blood pressure, you'll need special medical care before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll have frequent blood … while you're pregnant. Blood pressure usually falls during early pregnancy. Medicine often isn't needed unless …
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… Managing bowel movements after pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Women who have … that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the pushing and straining of childbirth. … resources After childbirth: urination and bowel problems Pregnancy: hemorrhoids and constipation … Managing bowel …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Changes in Heart Rate or Rhythm On this page: Overview … drugs, such as cocaine or amphetamines, also can cause changes in your heart rate or rhythm. If changes in your heart rate or rhythm occur following the …
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… Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On this page: Overview Overview … … Diabetes Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes
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… to fall asleep. Sleep less deeply and wake up more often during the night. Have more trouble adjusting to changes in sleeping conditions, such as a different bed. … hours. Spending time in sunlight helps to reset your body's sleep and wake cycles Avoid drinking any liquids …
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… pounds) over 4 years was the result of permanent lifestyle changes—not dieting. "I actually get mad at people when they … deal, because I felt like I was maintaining it. I think my body just got comfortable where it was at." Getting through … dieting haven't had "the chance to really learn what their body needs and doesn't need. I think if you lose weight too …