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… with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm … birth, having a shortened cervix may not change the way your doctor treats your pregnancy. But if you have a very …
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… a baby and are worried that you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not … feces. Eating anything that has touched infected cat feces, including fruits and vegetables that haven't been washed. … get it. Your baby has a better chance of being healthy at birth if you get treatment while you're pregnant. If an …
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… Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are trained to provide … medical care and support before, during, and after the birth. Doctors and midwives share the same goal. They want you and your baby to be healthy. But their training and approaches …
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… changes in the first trimester Last updated August 11, 2013 Your body goes through lots of physical and emotional … of breath Morning sickness Overview Some of the changes in your body will be obvious. For example, your periods will … supportive bra, such as a nursing bra. You may also experience unexpected mood changes - this is normal. Be sure …
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… requires regular blood tests and frequent monitoring by your doctor. It also requires daily shots. Why It Is Done … things. These include your age, history of previous births, and the cause of infertility. Risks Risks from … from general anesthesia. Assisted reproductive technologies—including GIFT and ZIFT—increase the risk of multiple …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Objects (foreign bodies) inserted …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … gender identity doesn't match the sex they were assigned at birth. Many go through a process of coming to know, accept, … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. …
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… and primary health care services to patients who: Experience barriers to care May have unmet medical and … get matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community. … Community Health Centres …
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… updated August 9, 2013 Now that you're nearing the end of your pregnancy, you'll be seeing your doctor or midwife more frequently. After about your … 20 per cent of healthy pregnant women. Around the time of birth, GBS may be passed to the baby through the birth …
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… What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called … folate deficiency anemia . It also prevents certain birth defects. Most people just say "folic acid" for either … before, during, and after pregnancy. footnote 2 Talk with your doctor or midwife about the amount that is right for …
