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… Cholestasis of Pregnancy On this page: … This condition may happen when hormone levels increase during pregnancy. It can make the skin very itchy. Home … examination and ask you about your medical history. You may have blood tests or other tests. How is cholestasis of …
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… Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview You may be pregnant if you: Have had sexual intercourse and you have not used any method … new pack a day or two late. Have other symptoms of early pregnancy. Symptoms include: Fatigue. Breast tenderness or …
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… Fluoride During Childhood On this page: Overview … your local water company or the local health unit. If you have your own well, have the local health unit check your water to find out if …
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… Monitoring During Anesthesia On this page: Overview … (MAC) means that an anesthesia specialist will care for you during your procedure. The specialist will make sure that … (MAC) means that an anesthesia specialist will care for you during your procedure. The specialist will make sure that …
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… Non-Medical Options for Pain Relief in Childbirth On this page: Overview … You can try non-medical options that can help with pain during childbirth. Some examples include breathing in a … contractions. Massage. You can ask someone to massage your shoulders and lower back during contractions. Imagery. You …
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… (continuous) or at set times (intermittent). Most women have some type of monitoring. Talk with your doctor or midwife during your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk … would be checked all the time. If you choose to have epidural pain relief , you will have monitoring all the time …
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… Do I Have Depression? On this page: Overview … following information to help you decide whether you might have depression. It does not take the place of a doctor's … right away. Untreated depression may get worse. You may have major depression if you have at least five of the …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview … being at high risk doesn't mean that you or your baby will have problems. Your health plan may have its own list of … track of how much your baby moves every day. What symptoms should you watch for? Like any pregnant woman, you need to …
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… Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Most couples in which one partner has MS are able to have children without MS affecting the pregnancy, labour, or … about and plan for include: Some medicines used to treat MS should not be used during pregnancy. If you are taking …
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Pregnancy: Hair Changes On this page: Overview Overview Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect how your hair looks and feels. … cycle returns to normal. Hair that you normally would have shed during the last few months is now ready to die and …