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… this page: Considerations for using cannabis Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Using cannabis safely … while pregnant or through your breast milk Cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Cannabis use during …
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… Or maybe you've had a problem with your blood, such as anemia. Maybe you're about to get a blood test to check for … (AML) Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic …
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… Down syndrome. Taking some prescription or other medicines during pregnancy may cause congenital heart defects. Women who use … to a congenital heart defect. Blood tests, to check for anemia , polycythemia , or levels of certain chemicals in …
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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no safe amount, safe time or safe …
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… your baby's growth and position. Second-trimester tests During your second trimester, you can expect to have: A … test is most often done between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. A complete blood count (CBC) to make sure you don't have iron deficiency anemia . Your care provider may also suggest a fetal …
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… Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) … to treat uncomplicated painful events or mild to moderate anemia . What To Expect After a blood transfusion, doctors … in the body, increasing the supply of oxygen to the body. Anemia Some sudden complications of sickle cell disease …
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… Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that first occurs during pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and … is a hormone that helps your body use and store sugar. During pregnancy, the placenta makes other hormones that …
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… or by a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of SIDS is not … own. Avoid using items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. If your baby has a health condition that … can cause their airway to become restricted. Keep your pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free …
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… A CBC also helps him or her diagnose conditions, such as anemia , infection, and many other disorders. A CBC test … values for the total number of each type of white cell. Pregnancy can change these blood values. Your doctor will talk with you about normal values during each trimester of your pregnancy. Blood smear results …
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… between this syndrome and: Iron deficiency or related anemia . The way the body metabolizes iron and certain … in the brain may be related to restless legs syndrome. Pregnancy. Approximately 20 out of 100 pregnant women … pregnant may have more noticeable and frequent symptoms during pregnancy. Kidney disease. Diabetes . Neurological …
