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… Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional On this page: … are trained to provide medical care and support before, during, and after the birth. Doctors and midwives share the … often teach you how to use comfort measures to manage pain during labour. If you work with a midwife, you may be able …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview … a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs are common during pregnancy, and they may not cause symptoms. If not … infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. STIs during pregnancy have been linked to serious problems, …
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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August 8, 2013 It's never too late to start getting active, even if you're well into your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or midwife first to make … Useful resources Back pain in pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy … Healthy physical activity in pregnancy …
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… Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain On this page: Overview … and stabilizing exercises can help reduce pelvic pain during pregnancy. footnote 1 Ask your doctor or midwife if a … and stabilizing exercises can help reduce pelvic pain during pregnancy. footnote 1 Ask your doctor or midwife if a …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You … in it that can give clues about your baby's health. During the test, your doctor puts a needle through your … There is a chance that your baby may be poked by the needle during the test. But this is rare when ultrasound is used to …
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… Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby not … continues to contract and cramping is most noticeable during the first few days. This is often called after pains. … physical activity, and stool softeners … Your body after pregnancy …
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… Pregnancy: Work and School Issues On this page: Overview … up to your due date if there are no problems with your pregnancy. Women who have uncomplicated pregnancies can … There are things you can do to help you have a healthy pregnancy. In general: Don't lift heavy objects, stand on …
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… Pregnancy After Age 35 On this page: Overview Related … may depend on your wishes, how far along you are in your pregnancy, your family health history, and what tests are … resources for support and decision-making. Having a healthy pregnancy Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy, it's called a preterm birth. A baby born early is …
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… How Pregnancy (Conception) Occurs On this page: Overview Related … cycles begin, until menopause , when their cycles stop. A pregnancy starts with fertilization, when a woman's egg … to be produced in the uterus. This is the hormone that a pregnancy test measures. It prevents the uterine lining from …
