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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. Other times it … contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File #91b) Abortion Deciding to end a pregnancy is not an easy decision. Take …
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… Pregnancy and Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … Most of the time, people with epilepsy who become pregnant deliver healthy babies. But the risk of birth defects, … is not always the best solution. Having seizures during pregnancy can also harm the baby. And pregnancy causes …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: What is a molar pregnancy? A molar pregnancy means that tissue that normally becomes a fetus …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention … What is an ectopic pregnancy? In a small number of pregnancies, the fertilized … egg travels from the fallopian tube to the uterus, where it implants and grows. But in a small number of …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview How does your weight affect your pregnancy? Most pregnant women have healthy babies—and that … Being too large. This can cause problems during labour and delivery. Mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … irregular menstrual cycles. This can make it hard to plan a pregnancy. If you plan to have a baby or are already … that you and your doctor discuss how lupus may affect your pregnancy. Most women with lupus have successful …
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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … fully immune. It depends on the virus or bacteria. Before pregnancy: Rubella, measles, mumps, chickenpox Rubella , … 4 weeks after the vaccination. footnote 1 Before or during pregnancy: Flu (influenza), COVID-19, and whooping cough …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … may want to give you a second test later in your pregnancy. If you or your partner has ever had unprotected … Antiretroviral treatment for the mother. Planned caesarean delivery for women who have a high viral load . This means …
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… Schizophrenia and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … These may include starting a family. You can have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby if you have schizophrenia. But … to know. You will want people to help you during your pregnancy and when you are first taking care of your new …
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… Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview … new pack a day or two late. Have other symptoms of early pregnancy. Symptoms include: Fatigue. Breast tenderness or … Nausea or vomiting. Increased urination. Have done a home pregnancy test, and the result was positive. If you have …
