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… more than usual for days or weeks after delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. You may also sweat heavily as you lose the extra … you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements may be painful. You …
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… tissues of the upper jaw and nose don't join as expected during fetal development. This causes a split (cleft) in the … to take good care of yourself before and during your pregnancy so that your baby will be as healthy as possible. … is also a cleft palate. Sometimes a fetal ultrasound during pregnancy can detect a cleft lip. But an ultrasound doesn't …
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… Overview Expectant management is the close monitoring of a pregnancy for complications. It may involve some bedrest at … light of your condition. When you are resting or sleeping during late pregnancy, try to lie on your side. This is thought to …
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… that your child doesn't get too hungry. Do nothing else during the meal other than talking and enjoying each … as often as possible. Start with small, easy-to-achieve changes, such as offering more fruits and vegetables at … as often as possible. Start with small, easy-to-achieve changes, such as offering more fruits and vegetables at …
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… things can make stomach juices back up, such as: Hormonal changes during pregnancy. A weak lower esophageal sphincter. A hiatal …
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… is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called … women. Women who don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more likely to have a child born with a birth …
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… Overview Insulin resistance refers to the inability of the body tissues to respond properly to insulin. Insulin lets … have greater insulin resistance because of growth hormones. Pregnancy. In the last 3 to 4 months of pregnancy (third trimester), insulin resistance is …
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… does not clot properly. This usually happens because your body does not have enough of a certain kind of clotting … males. What causes it? Hemophilia A and B are caused by changes (mutations) in genes . These changes affect how much … This will allow you to make informed decisions about pregnancy and prenatal care. How is hemophilia treated? …
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… diabetic neuropathy. But depending on what areas of your body have been affected by nerve damage, you may need to … Bicycling. Rowing. Seated exercises. Arm and upper-body exercises. Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding … of having a heart attack (often a silent heart attack ) during strenuous exercise. And it may cause sudden shifts in …
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… problem with a toe, foot, or ankle. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms … may have noticed an embarrassing odour from your feet. Some changes in your feet and ankles are normal as you age. … getting thick and brittle. Some changes are common during pregnancy. For example, your ankles and feet may swell. Home …
