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… looking a little more pregnant on the outside. And inside, your baby is starting to look more human and may even have sprouted a little bit of hair. Wondering what your baby looks like at 16 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of an avocado. Average baby …
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… On Inside On this page: Overview Overview At 28 weeks, your baby may be moving a lot more—and possibly keeping you … sleep during the day and are awake at night. Wondering what your baby looks like at 28 weeks? Your baby is now about the size of a butternut squash. …
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… Overview Carbohydrate counting can help you control your blood sugar. It helps you know the amount of sugar and … you eat. This is important because carbohydrates affect your blood sugar more than fats or proteins do. Learning how … the day can help you prevent high blood sugar. Testing your blood sugar after meals can help you see how different …
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… stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes … to push. You will have a splitting and burning sensation on your perineum or vagina as these parts of your body stretch to accommodate your baby's head. You may …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery for a herniated disc now Reasons not to …
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… to avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours before bed. If your doctor gave you instructions or medicines to treat … sleep problems, be sure to follow them. And check with your doctor before using any over-the-counter medicines to help you sleep. Be sure to talk to your doctor if your sleep problems get worse, or if you feel …
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… Exercise is one of the best things you can do to help keep your muscles strong and reduce joint pain and stiffness. And … weight. But you want to make sure that you don't hurt your joints when you exercise. Before you get started, ask your doctor or another health professional, such as physical …
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… dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. Your scalp can be either too dry or too oily. How is …
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… get them—by finding out what things, or triggers, bring on your headaches. You can try to avoid triggers to prevent … To prevent headaches: Use a headache diary to find your triggers. Manage stress. Seek treatment if you have … eye strain from computers at work and at home. Don't clench your jaw. Clenching can cause muscle tension in your face. …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery Reasons to choose other treatment I'm …