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Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use On this page: Overview … caution. footnote 1 Hyperthermia during the first weeks of pregnancy has been linked to neural tube defects . footnote … or tingling in feet and hands. Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take into your body … serious problems. It can cause problems for you during your pregnancy and when it is time for your baby to be born. It …
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… Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect On this page: Overview Related … contractions During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and … Hicks contractions between the 28th and 30th weeks of your pregnancy. But sometimes they start as early as the 20th …
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Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid On this page: … Abnormal vaginal discharge Changing hormone levels during pregnancy can affect the normal balance of organisms in the … infections (STIs) . BV or an STI can affect your pregnancy, so be sure to talk with your doctor and get …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, your … baby have hiccups now and then throughout the rest of your pregnancy. Kicks, twists, and turns. As your pregnancy goes …
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… Managing Emotional Changes During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to take care of your body—and your emotions—during pregnancy. So don't hesitate to ask friends and family for … group for pregnant women or new moms. Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active … beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a day can … (Government of Canada) … Physical activity when planning a pregnancy
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Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this … Overview Common skin changes during pregnancy include stretch marks, darkening of parts of the … or dark areas on the skin. These changes usually fade after pregnancy. Acne may either get worse or clear up during …
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Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this … in how you eat and drink. How can the surgery affect pregnancy? If you had weight-loss surgery, experts suggest … might not get needed nutrients. Weight-loss surgery before pregnancy can: Help you get pregnant if obesity was the …
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… Week 16 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview … neck to the sides of their head. By the end of 14 weeks of pregnancy, their sex organs are starting to develop. It will … kicking, and moving around a lot. If this is not your first pregnancy, you might be feeling your baby move. The first …