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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a … all risks. This makes it more likely that you will have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby or babies. The risk of …
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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Anemia means your red blood …
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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information … support your wellbeing and what to avoid to ensure you’re healthy when planning your pregnancy. Adoption Resources if you are thinking about …
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… Depression During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … you and your doctor must weigh the risks of taking an SSRI against the risks of not treating depression. Health Canada … or a combination, be sure to also get regular exercise, healthy food, fresh air, and time with people who care about …
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… Pregnancy: Relationship Changes On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your … counsellor before or after the birth. It helps them make a healthy transition from "couple" to "family" or from …
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… Pregnancy: Kick Counts On this page: Overview Related … movements is one way your doctor can tell that your baby is healthy. Most women—especially in a first pregnancy—feel their baby move for the first time between 16 …
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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. … infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a low birth weight. If you smoke, ask your doctor or midwife about ways …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Your A1c goal, your medicine for diabetes, and your weight. Whether your immunizations are up-to-date and … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in …
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… Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy On this page: … had the infection, you're usually immune and can't get it again or pass it on to your baby. But if you aren't immune, … baby and check for the infection. How is it treated? In healthy people, the infection often goes away on its own. …
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… Pregnancy: Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Related … but they can also affect the vulva . They are common during pregnancy. When the growing uterus puts pressure on the … blood that causes one or more veins to swell. The extra weight of multiple fetuses puts an even greater burden on …
