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… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer … pregnancy because it can be harmful to the baby. Diagnostic tests that use radiation may be used during pregnancy if …
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… Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of this syndrome is an early miscarriage. Or, later in the pregnancy, this syndrome may lead to problems with the placenta or pre-eclampsia , which may cause pregnancy loss. This syndrome is treated with blood-thinning …
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… Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy On this page: … problems later on. How can you prevent toxoplasmosis during pregnancy? There are several things you can do to avoid … where drinking water is not treated. Pregnancy Citations Paquet C, et al. (2013). …
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… Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, changes in the hands are common. Mild swelling of … hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid during pregnancy. Red, itchy palms and soles of the feet are caused …
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… Post-Term Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or … and decide whether to wait for natural labour. You may have tests to make sure everything is okay. If you and the baby …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have … Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy can cause serious problems. If you think you or …
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… Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A … pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's because of changes in … ask questions about your past health. You may need certain tests, such as an ultrasound, an EKG (electrocardiogram), or …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during pregnancy. This includes those who have never had asthma … when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … posture, relieve back pain and other discomforts related to pregnancy, and prepare you for the challenges of childbirth. … Most women can begin or continue to exercise during pregnancy. Try exercise classes designed specifically for …
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… Heartburn During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the digestive … into the esophagus. Heartburn may start at any time during pregnancy. And it often gets worse as pregnancy progresses. …
