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… Getting your pregnancy passport Last updated August 8, 2013 Pregnancy is a special kind of journey - and you can get a … your baby is born Information about the care you can expect during pregnancy, birth, and the first weeks after your …
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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 …
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Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview … that can be used to check for any problems as your pregnancy progresses. Medical history Your doctor or midwife … a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs are common during pregnancy, and they may not cause symptoms. If not …
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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 … Useful resources Back pain in pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy … Healthy physical activity in pregnancy
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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 …
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Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview … of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, … hospitals have different rules about who can be in the room during the birth. Most hospitals allow visitors during
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Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional On this page: … are trained to provide medical care and support before, during, and after the birth. Doctors and midwives share the … women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy (obstetric) …
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Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview … Overview Constipation and hemorrhoids are common problems during pregnancy. Constipation Constipation causes less frequent …
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Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums On this page: … Overview You may get nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the …
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Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain On this page: Overview … pains in your hips and pelvic area when you're pregnant. Pregnancy hormones are relaxing your ligaments . This … and stabilizing exercises can help reduce pelvic pain during pregnancy. footnote 1 Ask your doctor or midwife if a …