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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body … serious problems. It can cause problems for you during your pregnancy and when it is time for your baby to be born. It …
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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related … contractions During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and … Hicks contractions between the 28th and 30th weeks of your pregnancy. But sometimes they start as early as the 20th …
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… Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid On this page: … Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms in the … infections (STIs) . BV or an STI can affect your pregnancy, so be sure to talk with your doctor and get …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, your … baby have hiccups now and then throughout the rest of your pregnancy. Kicks, twists, and turns. As your pregnancy goes …
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… Managing Emotional Changes During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to take care of your body—and your emotions—during pregnancy. So don't hesitate to ask friends and family for … group for pregnant women or new moms. Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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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 … (Government of Canada) … Physical activity when planning a pregnancy …
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… Canada’s Food Guide FAQs Last updated December 11, 2024 Overview The updated Canada’s food guide (CFG) was released in January of 2019 as one of … online, evidence-based suite of tools that provides food and eating information and guidance for all healthy …
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… Health Claims on Food Labels On this page: Overview Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, … as calcium, fibre, and fat, that are found naturally in foods. The health claims must be balanced and based on …
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… Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this … and when and how much you can eat after surgery. Keeping a food diary may help you keep track of the types and amounts of food you eat. Be active. Swimming and walking are good …
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… Emergency Food and Water Supplies Having a supply of food and water can be helpful in any kind of extended … local water supply becomes contaminated, or if access to food and water is limited or unavailable, your family may be …