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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. … pressure or other signs of pre-eclampsia. Signs that the baby is growing more slowly than expected. Twins or more …
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or you may … minor symptoms generally don't cause problems or hurt your baby. In general, doctors say it's usually safe to take …
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… Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … guidelines will help you determine the severity of your vaginal bleeding. Severe bleeding means you are soaking … birth. If the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is delivered, this is called abruptio placenta or …
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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 … safe - and then take your time easing into it. If you’re new to exercise, start with 15 minutes of continuous …
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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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… 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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… Back Pain During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most women develop back pain at some point during pregnancy. As the size and weight of your growing belly place more strain on your back, you may …
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… Leg Cramps During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Leg cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. … some things you can do to help relieve a leg cramp. Stretch your leg (flex your toes toward your head). Place a heating …
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… Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain On this page: Overview … Overview It's normal to get aches and pains in your hips and pelvic area when you're pregnant. Pregnancy hormones are relaxing your ligaments . This …
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… Pregnancy: Changes in Feet and Ankles On this page: Overview Overview Some changes in your feet and ankles are normal during pregnancy. These symptoms occur from normal hormonal changes …
