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… is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how … The fluid helps your baby move around in the uterus. What causes it? In many cases, the cause of low amniotic fluid may … This is a large organ that grows in your uterus during pregnancy. It supplies your baby with nutrients and oxygen …
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… lets sugar (glucose) enter the body's cells, where it is used for energy. Insulin also helps muscles, fat, and liver … have greater insulin resistance because of growth hormones. Pregnancy. In the last 3 to 4 months of pregnancy (third trimester), insulin resistance is …
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… especially true when the change involves tobacco, a drug, alcohol, or changing how you eat. For some people, knowing … the following questions? What qualities do I most want to use to describe myself? (For example: healthy, loyal, … to remember things clearly later on. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health …
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… a pea, even a blood blister, will usually heal on its own. Use a loose bandage to protect it. Avoid the activity that … the area around the blister. Wipe a needle with rubbing alcohol. Gently puncture the edge of the blister. Press the … flap of skin back in place. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol on the blister. They can slow healing. You may cover …
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… Dysfunction) On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … healthy foods; be active; and don't smoke, drink too much alcohol, or use illegal drugs. You may be able to avoid … Side effects of certain medicines. Drinking too much alcohol or smoking. Surgery, such as for prostate cancer. …
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… The heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen, which can cause chest pain. A fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat ( … surgery called myectomy. Or it can be reduced by injecting alcohol into the artery that supplies that part of the heart. This is called non-surgical septal reduction, or alcohol septal ablation. How can you care for yourself? …
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… in time. Pelvic floor weakness. Age, being overweight, pregnancy, childbirth, and surgery are all things that can weaken pelvic floor muscles. And that can cause urine control problems. It can also result in uterine prolapse . Doing daily Kegels during and after pregnancy may prevent or help treat prolapse. How to do …
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… Reduced fibrocystic breast changes. Reduced risk of ectopic pregnancy . May reduce acne. May reduce ovarian cysts . May … May protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer. Can be used after an abortion. Patches or vaginal rings don't … be taken every day. Patches may not fully protect you from pregnancy if they are exposed to direct sun or high heat. …
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… you go into labour before 37 weeks or after 42 weeks of pregnancy you have a medical condition such as high blood … disease, or diabetes you have active genital herpes your pregnancy is high-risk for any other reason If you have a … trained to care for women who have special needs during pregnancy and birth. If necessary, an obstetrician may also …
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… chips or crackers that can scrape your mouth. Fizzy drinks, alcoholic drinks, and all tobacco products. Anything that is … mouth clean Rinse your mouth several times a day. You can use 2 cups (500 mL) of warm water mixed with 1/2 teaspoon … floss your teeth and use a mouthwash that doesn't have alcohol in it. If your mouth is dry, try sugarless gum or …
