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… Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits On this page: Getting Started Related … ways you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife regularly. … needs increase during pregnancy. If you are not sure about what or how much to eat, talk with your doctor or midwife. …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … emotional and life changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local … Health Vancouver Coastal Health (PDF,106KB) Not sure what health authority you live in? Search by community name. …
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… Episiotomy, vacuum and forceps during labour and birth Last updated August 12, 2013 Even if … head needs to be changed … Episiotomy vacuum and forceps during labour and birth …
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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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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On … for specific instructions. Or call your doctor. How likely pregnancy is depends on a few things, such as when you … doctor about instructions on how to take your missed pills. Pregnancy is more likely. So use a backup method of birth …
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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … It can harm your developing baby (fetus). It's most harmful during the early weeks when the organs are forming. Experts … use. But they do advise caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to …
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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 … beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a day can … 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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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point You may … at average risk , about 13 will get breast cancer sometime during their lives. footnote 2 Out of 100 women who have … "both sides." Some women have their breasts reconstructed during the same operation. Breasts can also be reconstructed …
