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… Depression & anxiety during pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Pregnancy should be a … women will develop it. This form of depression can affect your health, the health of your developing baby, and your … Anxiety during pregnancy Worry is a natural part of parenting - many women start to worry from the moment the …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Preterm Birth On this page: Overview Related … Overview Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks. When delivery occurs between 20 and 37 weeks of … delivery, the neonatal staff will check and take care of your preterm babies. If your babies' gestational age is less …
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… Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Overview As your pregnancy moves along, your prenatal visits will happen … well. It's common to see your doctor or midwife: Every 4 weeks until week 28. Every 2 to 3 weeks from weeks 28 to 36. …
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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 … side. (The left side is best later in pregnancy.) After 12 weeks of pregnancy (or much earlier if you are carrying …
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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 After Age 35 On this page: Overview Related … after age 35 are healthy ones. But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some risks do increase. Your doctor or midwife … may depend on your wishes, how far along you are in your pregnancy, your family health history, and what tests are …
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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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… Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview … Information Overview You have a choice of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, …
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… Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional On this page: … Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are trained to provide … women. Perinatologists , who specialize in high-risk pregnancy . Family doctors who provide pregnancy (obstetric) …
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… Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … fish, and ready-to-eat foods within 2 hours. Make sure your refrigerator is set at 4°C (40°F) or colder. Prepare … illness Listeriosis can cause serious problems during pregnancy. It's always important to store and prepare food …
