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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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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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… 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: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Overview As your pregnancy moves along, your prenatal visits will happen more … see your doctor or midwife more often. Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … illness Listeriosis can cause serious problems during pregnancy. It's always important to store and prepare food … Avoiding toxoplasmosis infection Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can put your baby at risk for serious problems. …
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… Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 Pregnancy makes you … provider, let them know the following: What colour is the blood? pink, brown or red? Are there any clots in the blood? … time of birth, a caesarean delivery will be recommended. High blood pressure/pregnancy induced hypertension and HELLP …
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Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness Actionset Overview Morning sickness can be the toughest part of early pregnancy. Some people feel mildly sick to their stomach, … Overview Morning sickness can be the toughest part of early pregnancy. Some people feel mildly sick to their stomach, …