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… During labour Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview The … birth Practicing breathing techniques for labour Problems during labour Labour may not go as smoothly as you planned. … effacement and dilatation Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal tears Postpartum …
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… Check-ups and tests in the first trimester Last updated September 19, 2024 On this page: What to expect Medical care during your first trimester Prenatal genetic screening Keep … conditions. Prenatal screening detects most, but not all, babies with these conditions. Sometimes prenatal screening …
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… Fatigue During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … or fatigue, is most common during the first and third trimesters. During the first trimester, your developing baby … many women, you'll have more energy during most of your second trimester. In the third trimester, your body is …
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… Nutrition During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … iron and folic acid. Your daily calories needs In the first trimester, you'll probably need the same amount of calories as you did before you were pregnant. In the second trimester, you'll likely need to eat about 340 extra …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … if you have concerns or questions. Sex during the first trimester will not cause problems. Having sex won't harm … in amniotic fluid that acts as a cushion. Sex during the second or third trimesters usually will not cause any …
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… First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test … Done Results Test Overview During the first trimester of pregnancy, screening tests for … villus sampling (CVS) or an amniocentesis test in the second trimester to find out if your baby has a problem. But …
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… Check-ups and tests in the third trimester Last updated August 9, 2013 Now that you're … - or more often. Here are some examples of what to expect during third trimester medical visits: Blood test (24–28 … baby is normally active, contact your healthcare provider Babies have active periods and quiet periods during the day …
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… Mothers' physical changes in the first trimester Last updated August 11, 2013 Your body goes through lots of physical and emotional changes during the first trimester of pregnancy. Learn what to … that cause eyestrain Get plenty of sleep at night and rest during the day Get neck, shoulder, face, and scalp massages …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … your heart. As your pregnancy advances (usually during the second trimester), unstable joints, an expanding abdomen, and an …
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… Travel During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … of miscarriage or preterm labour is also lower during your second trimester. Talk to your doctor or midwife before you fly or …
