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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 … symptoms, such as vaginal discharge or itching, talk with your doctor about your symptoms before using home treatment …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview Being active every day is … that just 30 minutes a day can make a huge difference to your physical and mental health. Benefits Regular physical …
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… don't know if any amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, so pregnant women are advised not to drink at … You can't control how much you drink. For example, you find it hard to stop drinking after you have started (hard … you more likely to use alcohol. A counsellor teaches you ways to deal with cravings and reduce your drinking …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … disease. If you smoke, ask your doctor or midwife about ways to quit. If you quit smoking before you become pregnant … about not smoking around you. Make a plan for quitting Find ways to avoid places where others are smoking. Think …
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… Work Closely With Your Doctor On this page: Overview Find a Doctor Who Will Be … being an active participant in your own health care. Always ask to see if you have options. Which options seem best …
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… Week 12 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview By week 12, you can now hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler heart monitor. … month, fetuses start a big weight gain. Adaptation Date: 9/12/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Week 20 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview By week 20, you've probably felt your baby move. It may not feel like an obvious kick—yet! … position a lot—from head-down to feet-down, or even sideways. If this is your first pregnancy, you will start to …
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… Week 36 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview At this time, your baby may be spending a lot of time upside down. This … of healthy survival are very good. Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Week 32 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview Around this time, your baby is getting ready to do a very important thing that … position a lot—from head-down to feet-down, or even sideways. You'll notice more movement or less movement at …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related … situations as an icebreaker. Use examples on TV or a teen's pregnancy to start a discussion. You can practice talking … a manner more like adult-adult contact. Behaves in sexual ways even though he or she has been asked to stop. Harms …