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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy eating and … and breastfeeding Healthy Eating Guidelines for Pregnancy Nutrition During Pregnancy Vegetarian diet A balanced … in Foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects (HealthLinkBC File …
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… Depression During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. But not treating depression can also cause problems … people who care about you. These are all important parts of preventing and treating depression and having a healthy …
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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. … The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in … baby. Your diabetes will put your baby at risk for birth defects. This is especially true if you don't keep your …
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… Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy On this page: … a combination of antibiotics lowers the risk of birth defects and may cure the infection. Sulfadiazine plus … problems later on. How can you prevent toxoplasmosis during pregnancy? There are several things you can do to avoid …
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… Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See a … are okay. Get plenty of exercise. A strong body will make pregnancy and birth easier. It will also help you recover …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You … of the heart, stomach, intestines, or brain and spine ( neural tube defect ). What information can amniocentesis provide? …
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… Caffeine During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Many women have caffeine during pregnancy. And in small amounts, caffeine is safe for the … or chocolate bar. Talk to your doctor about caffeine and nutrition during pregnancy. Miscarriage …
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… Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … has MS are able to have children without MS affecting the pregnancy, labour, or delivery. MS does not increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Some women have fewer MS symptoms during pregnancy, …
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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra … the large intestine. Constipation, a common problem during pregnancy, causes less frequent and more strained bowel …
