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… Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of this syndrome is an early miscarriage. Or, later in the pregnancy, this syndrome may lead to problems with the placenta or pre-eclampsia , which may cause pregnancy loss. This syndrome is treated with blood-thinning …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during pregnancy. This includes those who have never had asthma … when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when …
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Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A … pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's because of changes in … your risk Changes in hormones and blood flow during pregnancy and after delivery increase the risk of blood …
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Pregnancy and parenting resources Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview The following pregnancy and parenting resources are Ministry of Health … After Your Toddler’s Vision  English  |  Chinese  |  French Preventing Sickness  English  |  Chinese  |  French When …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy
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Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview … containers. How can you prevent choking in small children? Preventing choking on food To help prevent your child from … Test small objects by passing them through a toilet-paper tube. If small objects fit inside, they could become lodged …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Early pregnancy is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm …
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… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number of things, including: How far …
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… Heartburn During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the digestive … into the esophagus. Heartburn may start at any time during pregnancy. And it often gets worse as pregnancy progresses. …
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Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, changes in the hands are common. Mild swelling of … hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid during pregnancy. Red, itchy palms and soles of the feet are caused …