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… Using drugs during pregnancy Last updated August 28, 2024 Street drugs and some … Using street drugs when you’re pregnant can increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and preterm delivery. You may also eat poorly, not get enough sleep, and be at risk for diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. People who use …
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Pregnancy After Age 35 On this page: Overview Related … are healthy ones. But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some risks do increase. Your doctor or midwife will check you … often to catch most problems early. The main age-related risks are: Miscarriage . Pre-eclampsia . Gestational …
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… Urinary Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Bladder infections during pregnancy may increase your risk of kidney infections , miscarriage , and having a … Bladder infections during pregnancy may increase your risk of kidney infections , miscarriage , and having a …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview Related … footnote 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, … footnote 1 The earlier babies are born, the greater their risk of health problems. When babies are born too early, …
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… Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy On this page: … A blood test is the only way to know you have it or are at risk for it. What causes Rh sensitization, and what problems … A blood test is the only way to know you have it or are at risk for it. What causes Rh sensitization, and what problems …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … fracture affect women more often than men, because men have higher bone density than women and because of the decrease … increases your risk. Race. White and Asian people have a higher risk of osteoporosis . Osteoporosis raises the risk
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… Eating Disorders: Things That Put a Person at Risk On this page: Overview Overview … or binge eating. But certain things put a person at greater risk for getting an eating disorder. Some of these things … Having a history of physical or sexual abuse. Having risk factors for it doesn't mean a person will get an eating …
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… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel disease …
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… Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can put your baby at risk for serious problems. Infection usually occurs from … Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can put your baby at risk for serious problems. Infection usually occurs from …
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… Being Abused: What Puts You at Risk? On this page: Overview Overview If … MD - Emergency Medicine … Being Abused What Puts You at Risk