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… Amniocentesis? Why It Is Done Amniocentesis may be done during your second trimester to find certain genetic … to stay overnight in the hospital unless problems occur during the test. You will lie on your back on an examination … on a TV screen. Your fetus's heart rate can also be watched during the test using ultrasound. With the ultrasound …
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… cancer at an early stage. Many times this cancer is found during self-examination as a painless lump or a swollen … for swelling. Self-exam The self-examination is best done during or after a bath or shower—when the scrotum, the skin … is usually normal. There is no pain or discomfort during the examination. Abnormal: A small, hard lump (often …
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… syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than … controls breathing, heart rate and rhythm, and temperature during the first few months of life. There are some factors that may increase the risk of SIDS. If during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 years old. …
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… You must avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities during this time. These might put extra pressure on your … doctor will prescribe medicine to relieve your discomfort during the first few days after surgery. Be sure to call … surgery. About 9 out of 10 women are cured ("dry") during the year after surgery. After 5 years, about 7 out of …
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… when you are sitting for a long period of time, such as during airplane travel or a long car trip. Avoid long … to your heart. Stop for a brief walk every 30 to 45 minutes during long car trips. During a long plane trip, get up and walk up and down the …
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… Progesterone is a female hormone produced by the ovaries during release of a mature egg from an ovary (ovulation). … progesterone levels drop and menstrual bleeding begins. During pregnancy, the placenta also produces high levels of … . Monitor the function of the ovaries and placenta during pregnancy. Help diagnose problems with the adrenal …
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… most people don't have symptoms. Trich can cause problems during pregnancy. What causes it? Trich is caused by a … in the genital area. Pain or burning when you urinate. Pain during sex. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose trich, your … it again. Trich during pregnancy raises the risk of prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm delivery. …
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… their first baby and ensures they both receive support during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years … visits Your nurse is available to visit every week or two during your pregnancy and after your child is born, until … about who you feel is important to have supporting you during pregnancy and as a new mother. Some people choose to …
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… found in oysters and other shellfish in warm coastal waters during the summer months. People who have weak immune … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to … 9 more minutes. Do not eat those shellfish that do not open during cooking. You should also: Avoid cross-contamination …
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… flexible tube down your throat to look at your esophagus. During the test, the doctor will take small tissue samples, … treated with a procedure called dilation. This may be done during endoscopy. During dilation, the doctor guides a balloon or plastic …
