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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … Overview Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the end of the large intestine ( anus ). They often … common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You may want to have a … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy …
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… Early Signs of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Early pregnancy is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm …
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… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer and pregnancy can happen at the same time. The type of cancer treatment used during pregnancy depends on a number of things, including: How far …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Asthma is a fairly common health problem during pregnancy. This includes those who have never had asthma … when asthma is well controlled, there are few risks to the pregnancy. Most asthma treatments are safe to use when …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … posture, relieve back pain and other discomforts related to pregnancy, and prepare you for the challenges of childbirth. … Most women can begin or continue to exercise during pregnancy. Try exercise classes designed specifically for …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has an …
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… Heartburn During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Heartburn is common during pregnancy. That's because hormones cause the digestive … into the esophagus. Heartburn may start at any time during pregnancy. And it often gets worse as pregnancy progresses. …
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… Pregnancy and parenting resources Last updated September 19, 2024 Overview The following pregnancy and parenting resources are Ministry of Health … provide new parents with information on having a healthy pregnancy and providing information they need to give their …
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… Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, changes in the hands are common. Mild swelling of … hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid during pregnancy. Red, itchy palms and soles of the feet are caused …
