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… critical time for healthy choices The first three months of pregnancy – the first trimester - is a critical time. Your … will be formed and functioning. When should I announce my pregnancy? This is a personal decision. Some pregnant people … you can decide the “right” time for you. Useful resources Pregnancy … Embryo and fetal development in the first …
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… Taking some prescription or other medicines during pregnancy may cause congenital heart defects. Women who use illegal "street" drugs or who drink alcohol during pregnancy have a higher risk of having a baby with a … might have unique issues with things like birth control and pregnancy. If you are an adult with a congenital heart …
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… treatment raise many ethical and legal concerns. Multiple pregnancy Transferring several fertilized eggs during … conceive two or more fetuses at the same time. Multiple pregnancy increases the risk of premature birth, low birth … of conception and decrease the chances of having a multiple pregnancy. Embryos If you are planning to use assisted …
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… If you were taking antidepressants at the end of your pregnancy, your newborn may need to stay in the hospital for … antidepressants? When depression is not treated during pregnancy, it can harm both mother and child. If you don't … your doctor recommend taking depression medicine during pregnancy? Your doctor may advise you to treat your …
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… situations as an icebreaker. Use examples on TV or a teen's pregnancy to start a discussion. You can practice talking … Talking openly and honestly about sex may prevent teenage pregnancy. Having an open, honest relationship with your … or touching to hurt others. Talking about STIs and pregnancy Two-thirds of all sexually transmitted infections …
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… for hemodialysis access? There are a few ways to access the veins for hemodialysis. Permanent access There are two … arm or forearm. A graft is a good choice if you have small veins or other problems. It can sometimes be used as soon as … for hemodialysis access? There are a few ways to access the veins for hemodialysis. Permanent access There are two …
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… it gets lodged in a smaller lung artery. Clots in the deep veins of the arms or pelvis can also lead to a pulmonary … cells. Amniotic fluid . Learn more Blood Clots in the Leg Veins Deep Vein Thrombosis What Increases Your Risk Many … swelling or redness in your leg. Blood clots in the deep veins of the leg are the most common cause of pulmonary …
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… keep your uterus. In some cases, it may improve chances of pregnancy. Before myomectomy, gonadotropin-releasing hormone … decreases pelvic pain and bleeding from fibroids. Pregnancy Myomectomy is the only fibroid treatment that may … a submucosal fibroid. But it does not seem to improve pregnancy chances with any other kind of fibroid. After …
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… accustomed to a forceful blood flow than a saphenous vein. (Veins carry blood from the body back to the heart and aren't … accustomed to a forceful blood flow than a saphenous vein. (Veins carry blood from the body back to the heart and aren't …
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… infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. A male condom is placed over a man's erect penis … control besides vasectomy . To more effectively prevent pregnancy, use a condom with a more effective birth control … different sizes. How well do male condoms work to prevent pregnancy? The male condom has a user failure rate (typical …