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Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain On this page: Overview … pains in your hips and pelvic area when you're pregnant. Pregnancy hormones are relaxing your ligaments . This … stabilizing exercises can help reduce pelvic pain during pregnancy. footnote 1 Ask your doctor or midwife if a safe …
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Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles On this page: Overview … Some changes in your feet and ankles are normal during pregnancy. These symptoms occur from normal hormonal changes … after delivery. Many women see a change in shoe size during pregnancy and that may not go away later. Redness and …
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… Breast Changes During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview As the rest of your body changes during pregnancy, your breasts change too. They are getting ready … will probably feel less of the breast tenderness from early pregnancy. The veins in your breasts become more noticeable …
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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 …
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Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview … Constipation and hemorrhoids are common problems during pregnancy. Constipation Constipation causes less frequent … in prenatal vitamins also can cause constipation during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the …
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… Dental Care During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview It's important to … it's safe—and a good idea—to visit the dentist during your pregnancy. Noticing changes in your mouth Some changes in your mouth during pregnancy are normal and should go away after your baby is …
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Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview … of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, … centres are not recommended if you have a high-risk pregnancy. Emergency equipment and options for pain relief …
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Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: … Overview You may get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the … with soft bristles. Regular visits to your dentist during pregnancy are important to prevent problems. Tell your …
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… Ovulation and fertility for pregnancy planning Last updated June 1, 2021 Timing is important when you're planning a pregnancy, especially if you're having trouble conceiving. … fertile? If you think you are pregnant, you can take a home pregnancy test . If the test shows that you are pregnant …
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Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? 1 Get the Facts 2 … is usually done between weeks 15 and 20 of a woman's pregnancy to check for certain health problems. It's not a …