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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … care, it's a good idea to have one. If you have any risk factors for HIV infection, your health professional may … the mother. Planned caesarean delivery for women who have a high viral load . This means they have a higher risk for …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of problems. Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural …
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… Pregnancy and Childbirth Learning Center Learn about … During Pregnancy HELLP Syndrome Hepatitis C in Pregnancy High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital Policies and …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … to an ectopic pregnancy include: Smoking. It raises the risk for ectopic pregnancy. Smoking is thought to damage the … pregnancy is found later or is causing internal bleeding or high hCG levels. The surgery may be done through one or more …
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… Bedrest in Pregnancy On this page: Overview … pregnancy. Sometimes bedrest is prescribed if there is a high risk of having your baby early. This is called preterm …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. Other times it … consideration of the types of abortion and the associated risks may help you make a decision that is right for you. It …
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… Pregnancy and Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … who become pregnant deliver healthy babies. But the risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and seizure-related problems is higher for babies born to someone with epilepsy. Most …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … likely to have a successful pregnancy. Lupus increases the risk of fetal and pregnancy problems. This includes premature birth and stillbirth. This risk is greatest among women who have kidney problems or …
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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … child vaccinated against diseases does not increase your risk for becoming infected with them. You do not need to … while you're pregnant. Other vaccines: If you are at risk of being exposed to hepatitis A , hepatitis B , polio , …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … But this is very rare. Things that may increase your risk of having a molar pregnancy include: Age. The risk for complete molar pregnancy steadily increases after …
