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Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You … what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? 1 Get … your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though …
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Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain On this page: Overview … Overview During pregnancy, lots of women wonder about how their body will change and how much weight they … larger, you may be more likely to have: A long labour and birth. Caesarean birth. An injury to you or your baby during …
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Pregnancy: Choosing a Health Professional On this page: … Overview Overview You have a choice about who will deliver your baby. Doctors and midwives are … medical care and support before, during, and after the birth. Doctors and midwives share the same goal. They want …
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… Depression & anxiety during pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Pregnancy should be a … during pregnancy Depression during pregnancy is common - about 10 to 15 per cent of women will develop it. This form … your ability to take care of yourself and your baby after birth. Women who experience depression during pregnancy are …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking … public health nurse, pharmacist or HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 about getting help. The Alcohol and Drug Information and … of your baby as a motivator. … Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy
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… Getting your pregnancy passport Last updated August 8, 2013 Pregnancy is … Pregnancy Passport includes: Information for you to think about and discuss with your care provider relating to your needs throughout your pregnancy, birth, and after your baby is born Information about the …
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Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver On this page: Overview … , you can decide to have your baby in a hospital, in a birthing centre, or at home. Each of these options has pros and cons. Things you may want to think about include: Who you want to deliver your baby. What …
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… is different from men, who continuously make more sperm. About once a month, an egg is released from one of a woman's … also meaning that pregnancy has begun. Birth Control Menarche Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
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… Your health during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview Making your … physical wellbeing will help you and your baby. Learn more about your health during pregnancy in this section. Finding … Pregnancy: Healthy weight gain Exercise during pregnancy Sex during pregnancy Sexually transmitted infections during …
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… Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy On this page: … test until delivery. Your baby will have a blood test at birth. If the newborn has Rh-positive blood, you will have … to see if you were sensitized during late pregnancy or childbirth. How is it prevented? If you have Rh-negative blood …