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… heart is beating. Your doctor will usually check your pulse during a physical examination or in an emergency, but you … Some people like to check their pulse before and after they exercise. You check your pulse rate by counting the beats in … changes from minute to minute. It will be faster when you exercise, have a fever, or are under stress. It will be …
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… to the lungs. This problem is called a pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound may be used to look at blood … around the upper arm. Testing may be done before and after exercise, if you are healthy enough. Veins in the arms and …
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… If you were taking antidepressants at the end of your pregnancy, your newborn may need to stay in the hospital for … NOT taking antidepressants? When depression is not treated during pregnancy, it can harm both mother and child. If you … footnote 1 You can also help your depression with exercise and support. You avoid the risk of harming your …
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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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… for and recover from activity. Drink lots of fluids before, during and after exercise When the weather's cold, we often forget to drink … drink 1 cup (250 ml) of water for every 15 to 20 minutes of exercise. Dress for the weather Wear warm clothing, such as …
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… sleep, you may start to have problems getting things done during the day because you're so tired. You may also be … use it only for sleeping, not for watching TV. Get regular exercise. Massage the leg or the arm, or use heat or ice … Restless legs syndrome may start or become worse during pregnancy, especially after week 20. Examinations and Tests …
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… People with heart disease can be active and get regular exercise. Most don't have to limit exercise. But some may … able to make decisions for yourself. Birth control and pregnancy If you can become pregnant and don't want to be, … and become pregnant, what are the possible health risks during pregnancy? Congenital Heart …
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… is labour that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labour, the uterus contracts to open the … Problems with the uterus or cervix. Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. The mother's water (amniotic fluid) … is high. Your doctor may consider giving you progesterone during your second and third trimesters. This may help lower …
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… of changes your body goes through to prepare for a possible pregnancy. Menarche also means that you can get pregnant if … having one. If you have cramps with your period, regular exercise, a heating pad, a warm bath, and non-steroidal … your body is in. You can't get pregnant if you have sex during your period. Although the chance of getting pregnant …
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… That's because the caffeine may keep you awake longer. Pregnancy In small amounts, caffeine is considered safe for … drinks can also restore carbohydrate that the body uses during activity. Sports drinks often contain carbohydrate in … But a sports drink may be useful if children and teens have exercised intensely or for a long period of time. It can …
