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… Dental Care During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview It's important to take care of your body when you are pregnant. This includes your teeth … it's safe—and a good idea—to visit the dentist during your pregnancy. Noticing changes in your mouth Some changes in …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … that can be used to check for any problems as your pregnancy progresses. Medical history Your doctor or midwife …
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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, … gets better in the second trimester. It's likely that your hormones are to blame for morning sickness. But you can …
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… Massage Therapy During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … precautions to help make sure that massage is safe. Tell your massage therapist that you are pregnant. Be sure that your massage therapist has special training in pregnancy massage. Also check that the therapist is …
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… Urinary Problems During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Most women have an increased urge to urinate during pregnancy. This is a normal body response related to hormone … of urine. Bladder infections during pregnancy may increase your risk of kidney infections , miscarriage , and having a …
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… Pregnancy: Work and School Issues On this page: Overview … and engaged. You can probably keep working right up to your due date if there are no problems with your pregnancy. Women who have uncomplicated pregnancies can …
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… Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation On this page: … Overview Chemical exposure Take care during pregnancy to protect your developing baby (fetus) from harmful chemicals. Avoid …
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… Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … vomiting ( morning sickness ) during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. For some women, morning sickness may be one of … such as changing what, when, and how much you eat. Talk to your doctor about safe medicines to treat your nausea and …
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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August 8, 2013 It's never too late to start getting active, even if you're well into your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or midwife first to make …
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… Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview … Tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands are common during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester. These problems … syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This nerve runs through a small space in your …
