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… Nutrition During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body needs protein , carbohydrate , and fats … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview … treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in … pregnancy. High blood sugar while you are pregnant can cause problems. For example, it can cause your baby to be very …
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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: … common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra pressure on the large …
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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information … what to avoid to ensure you’re healthy when planning your pregnancy. Adoption Resources if you are thinking about … ovulation, and support for fertility challenges. Ending a pregnancy Information about options and supports if you need …
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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. … cell level is low. It can happen when you're pregnant because your body is working hard to make more blood to help …
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… Medicines During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Medicines you can take during pregnancy It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for … medicines are not studied in pregnant women. That's because researchers worry about how the medicines might affect …
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… Pregnancy: Relationship Changes On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your … and emotions that they didn't expect. Some couples find it useful to see a counsellor before or after the birth. It …
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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. … such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a …
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… Post-Term Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview Most pregnancies last 37 to 42 weeks. Your pregnancy is post-term (or post-date) when you are at 42 or … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have … or questions. Sex during the first trimester will not cause problems. Having sex won't harm your developing baby …
