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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools … pressure (hypertension). What is high blood pressure during pregnancy? Usually, blood pressure falls during early pregnancy. Then it goes back to normal by the end of the …
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… Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 When you’re … others cannot. And some STIs can cause problems with your pregnancy and harm your baby. Your healthcare provider will discuss STIs with you prior to, and during pregnancy. If you are at risk of acquiring an STI during …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you more aware of your body. It also brings … happen to you. Vaginal bleeding Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always a concern. If you have bleeding or …
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… Week 8 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy can be exciting, mysterious, and exhausting. During pregnancy, your body does a ton of work to support the …
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… Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits On this page: Getting Started Related … you can take care of your own and your baby's health during pregnancy. See your doctor or midwife regularly. Visit your … doctor or midwife if you have signs of an infection during pregnancy, such as a fever or unusual vaginal discharge. Eat …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … it with your doctor first. Experts recommend that during pregnancy: footnote 1 Vaginal medicines should be used for … can take longer than usual to cure a yeast infection during pregnancy.) Don't assume that your symptoms are caused by a …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time! It's also a time full of … changes. Get the best possible support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: … you'll need special medical care before, during, and after pregnancy. You'll have frequent blood pressure checks, blood … you're pregnant. Blood pressure usually falls during early pregnancy. Medicine often isn't needed unless blood pressure …
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… Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote … or tingling in feet and hands. Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body … serious problems. It can cause problems for you during your pregnancy and when it is time for your baby to be born. It …
